How to Save Pictures from Facebook

Click the picture to open up the viewing window., Right-click on the picture and select "Save image as..." Once you've opened the full-sized picture, right-click (on a PC; double-click on a Mac) the photo to open up a list of options: "Save image...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Click the picture to open up the viewing window.

    Whether you are scrolling through your Newsfeed or viewing a picture in an album – click the thumbnail of the picture you want to save.

    This will open up the full-sized, savable picture.
  2. Step 2: Right-click on the picture and select "Save image as..." Once you've opened the full-sized picture

    Click "Save image as..." to open up a "Save As" Windows Explorer menu. , You can leave the standard name, if you like; it will be a string of time/date-marking digits such as 11659426_10153417671552878_7952962024053458510_n.jpg.

    You may also choose a name to help you organize your photos.

    For instance, "John and Lara" or "wedding1".

    Type the name into the "File name" box. , Save the photo to a place where you'll be able to find it later on – a dedicated photo album folder is good, or your Desktop. , You will need to buy glossy photo paper, hook your computer up to a printer, then print the file onto the photo paper.

    You can share your printed photos, put them in an album, or hang them on your walls!
  3. Step 3: right-click (on a PC; double-click on a Mac) the photo to open up a list of options: "Save image as..."

  4. Step 4: "Copy image URL

  5. Step 5: " "Copy image

  6. Step 6: " "Open image in new tab

  7. Step 7: " etc.

  8. Step 8: Choose a name for the file.

  9. Step 9: Pick a place to save the file.

  10. Step 10: Consider printing the photo onto photo paper to keep a physical copy.

Detailed Guide

Whether you are scrolling through your Newsfeed or viewing a picture in an album – click the thumbnail of the picture you want to save.

This will open up the full-sized, savable picture.

Click "Save image as..." to open up a "Save As" Windows Explorer menu. , You can leave the standard name, if you like; it will be a string of time/date-marking digits such as 11659426_10153417671552878_7952962024053458510_n.jpg.

You may also choose a name to help you organize your photos.

For instance, "John and Lara" or "wedding1".

Type the name into the "File name" box. , Save the photo to a place where you'll be able to find it later on – a dedicated photo album folder is good, or your Desktop. , You will need to buy glossy photo paper, hook your computer up to a printer, then print the file onto the photo paper.

You can share your printed photos, put them in an album, or hang them on your walls!

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