FACEBOOK users have been warned beloved video memories face being deleted unless they act soon.
The social networking giant is making changes to how Facebook Live videos are kept on the platform.
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Facebook Lives are a popular feature to stream events[/caption]
Feature also exploded in popularity during coronavirus lockdowns[/caption]
Until now, people could relive memories shown to family and friends at any time via their profile.
But the Mark Zuckerberg-owned firm is adding a new life limit for them to be hosted on the platform.
From today, new Facebook Lives will only be available 30 days after they were broadcast.
After that, they will be automatically deleted.
Users can convert the footage into a Reel video – though Reels have a 90 second time limit.
There’s also the option to download Facebook Live videos to keep on your phone, with a new tool.
As for your existing Facebook Live videos, the social network is providing a bit more time to save them.
Meta says the deletion process will “take place in waves over the coming months”.
Users will receive a notification warning them when a previous Facebook Live is facing deletion.
Once received, they will have 90 days to back it up or lose the video forever.
“As part of this transition, all live videos currently older than 30 days will be removed, and you will not be able to access them anymore,” Meta says.
Users will find a new single download and bulk download option on their profiles going forward.
So if you have special memories such as music concerts you attended or a wedding you live streamed, you might want to save them while you still can.
How to download Facebook Live videos
To download an individual Facebook Live video, follow these steps:
- Go to your profile page
- Tap the three dot button next to “edit profile”
- Select Activity log
- Look for the blue Live videos option
- Tap the three dot icon at the end of a video
- Tap Download
