Facebook allows users to upload photos and images to customize their profiles. Profile pictures and cover photos are the most prominent public-facing images on Facebook, but users can also upload albums and photos that are viewable depending on their privacy settings.
Here are some common questions and answers about finding your Facebook profile photos:
Where do I find my Facebook profile picture?
Your profile picture is the main photo that represents your account on Facebook. It shows up in search results, on your profile, and alongside any posts or comments you make.
To find and change your Facebook profile picture:
- Go to your profile page
- Click on your current profile picture in the left column
- Click on the camera icon to upload a new photo, or click one of your existing photos to select it as your new profile picture
You can also change your profile picture by going to Settings & Privacy > Settings and clicking on the Profile Picture tab.
Where do I find my Facebook cover photo?
Your cover photo is the large horizontal image that appears at the top of your profile. It serves as the backdrop behind your profile picture and basic info.
To find and customize your Facebook cover photo:
- Go to your profile page
- Hover over your cover photo and click on the Pencil icon that appears
- Choose from photos you’re already tagged in or upload a new photo
- Drag to resize and position the photo as you like
You can also change your cover photo by going to your profile, clicking the camera icon, and selecting Cover Photo.
Where are my profile pictures and albums?
In addition to your profile picture and cover photo, all of your uploaded photos and tagged photos are located in albums on your profile. To access your photo albums:
- Go to your profile
- Click Photos below your cover photo
- Here you’ll see your profile picture, any albums you’ve created, and photos you’re tagged in
To view a specific album, click on its title in the Photos section. You can also click Photos on the left column and then choose an album title to open it.
Profile Pictures Album
The Profile Pictures album contains every profile photo you’ve ever set. You can scroll through and see your current and past profile pics.
Cover Photos Album
The Cover Photos album lets you look back through all the cover photos you’ve used for your profile over time.
Uploaded and Tagged Photos
All other albums contain photos you manually uploaded or got tagged in by friends. Click any album title to view the photos inside.
How do I download my Facebook photos?
If you want copies of your photos off Facebook, you can download your albums:
- Go to your Photos page
- Click on an album to open it
- In the upper right, click the Options button (3 dots)
- Select Download Album
This will download a zip file containing all photos from that album. You can also download individual photos by clicking the Options button below each photo and selecting Download Photo.
How do I save my Facebook profile picture to my computer or phone?
To save a copy of your current Facebook profile picture:
- Go to your profile page
- Right click on your profile picture
- Select “Save image as” (or equivalent)
- Choose a save location on your device
On mobile:
- Go to your profile page
- Tap and hold your profile picture
- Choose “Save image” or Download image” from the menu
- Find the photo in your device’s Downloads folder
You can use the same process to save your cover photo or any other images on Facebook.
How can I use one of my Facebook photos as a profile picture?
You can select any photo you’ve uploaded to Facebook as your new profile picture:
- Click on the photo to open it
- Click the Options button (3 dots) below the photo
- Select Make Profile Picture
Or:
- Go to your Photos page
- Navigate to the photo and click on it
- Click Make Profile Picture in the upper right
You can also use a Facebook photo as a profile picture on other sites if you save it to your computer or device first.
How do I find old or deleted photos on Facebook?
If you’re looking for old or deleted photos from your Facebook history, here are some options:
- Check your Archived posts – Photos you delete may be archived
- Look through your Download Your Information archive from Facebook
- Try searching your own name to surface old tagged photos
- Use the On This Day feature to resurface old posts
However, photos that you permanently delete from Facebook are no longer available through your account.
Can I repost a Facebook photo?
If you have a Facebook photo that you want to share again:
- Navigate to the existing photo
- Click on the photo to open it
- Click the Options button (3 dots) below the photo
- Select Share, then Share Again
This will re-share the photo to your timeline as a new post. You can add a new caption and audience before posting.
How do I find photos I’m tagged in on Facebook?
When friends tag you in photos on Facebook, those photos are added to the Photos section of your profile:
- Go to your profile
- Click Photos below your cover image
- This will show albums of your profile pictures, cover photos, uploaded photos, and photos you’re tagged in
To see photos you’re tagged in on someone else’s profile:
- Go to their profile page
- Click Photos
- Look for any albums titled “With [Your Name]”
You can also find photos tagged with your name using Facebook’s search bar.
How do I download a photo someone else posted on Facebook?
If you want to save a copy of a photo posted by someone else:
- Navigate to the photo on their profile or timeline
- Click on the photo to open it
- Click the Options button (3 dots) below the photo
- Select Download Photo
This will save the photo to your computer or mobile device. You can also right-click and choose Save image As” on desktop.
With the original poster’s permission
Keep in mind that downloading others’ photos should only be done with their permission. Make sure the original poster is comfortable with you saving copies of photos they uploaded.
How can I find photos from a specific event or trip?
If you have a lot of Facebook photos from an event, trip, or certain date range, you can search for them:
- Use the search bar to search for a specific event or trip name
- Try searching for a location name or city
- Search for dates or date ranges like “February 2020”
- Search for people you were with to find tagged photos
- Use the On This Day feature to resurface photos from past years
You can also browse your photo albums by date added to potentially surface photos from trips or events.
Why can’t I see some photos on a friend’s profile?
If you are missing photos that you know are on a friend’s profile, there are a few possible reasons:
- The photos may have privacy settings limiting who can see them
- Your friend may have blocked you from seeing some photos
- The photos are in a location tag that you don’t have access to
- You were removed from or untagged in the photos
Check with your friend if you are confused about missing photos from their profile. They can confirm if your access was limited.
How can I save Instagram or Twitter photos from Facebook?
If a photo from Instagram or Twitter was shared as a link on Facebook, here is how to save the original image:
- Click the Instagram/Twitter link to open the original source
- Right click or hold and press to save/download the photo
You cannot save Instagram or Twitter photos directly from Facebook, as they are only links back to the original post.
How do I report a photo on Facebook?
If you need to report inappropriate, offensive, or harassing photos on Facebook:
- Click on the photo to open it
- Click the Options button (3 dots) below the photo
- Select Find Support or Report Photo
- Follow prompts to select reason and submit report to Facebook
You can report photos for nudity, hate speech, harassment, and other policy violations. Facebook will review reported photos for removal.
Can I post photos on Facebook without tagging myself?
Yes, you can add photos to your Facebook albums without tagging yourself in them:
- Upload photos to a new album or existing album
- After selecting photos, click Next without tagging anyone
- Post the photos. You will not be tagged.
You can also untag yourself from photos. Just click the tag, hover over your name, and select Remove Tag.
Privacy note
Remember that any photos published on your profile are still visible to your audience based on privacy settings, even if you are not tagged.
Conclusion
Facebook offers robust photo and media tools – you can upload and organize albums, customize profile and cover shots, save your pictures, control tags, and reshare old photos. Take advantage of Facebook’s options to make your profile more visual and keep track of memorable photos from your life. Stay safe by using privacy settings and being cautious about tagging yourself and downloading others’ pictures. With so many great ways to use photos on Facebook, you can really add life and personality to your profile.
| Section | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Finding Profile Pictures | – Profile picture is on your timeline and profile – Cover photo is the header banner – Albums contain all uploaded and tagged photos |
| Downloading Photos | – Download albums or individual photos – Save photos to computer or device |
| Managing Photos | – Make any photo your profile picture – Repost photos to your timeline – Control tagging in your photos |
| Searching Photos | – Search for people, events, trips, dates – Check On This Day or archives |
| Troubleshooting | – Adjust privacy settings and tagging – Get permission to download others’ photos – Report offensive photos for removal |