If you’ve ever wanted to see everything you’ve ever posted online from photos and messages to old comments, most social media platforms now let you download a complete archive of your activity. Whether you’re cleaning up your digital footprint or just curious, here’s how to download your data from Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and LinkedIn.
1. How to Download Your Facebook Data
- Go to Settings & Privacy → Settings → Your Facebook Information.
- Click Download Your Information.
- Choose the date range, format (HTML or JSON), and media quality.
- Select the types of data you want (posts, photos, messages, etc.).
- Click Create File.
You’ll get a notification when the file is ready to download.
2. How to Download Your Instagram Data
- Open the Instagram app or go to the web version.
- Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Data Download.
- Enter your email address and select the format (HTML or JSON).
- Tap Request Download.
Instagram will email you a link to your data archive, usually within a few hours.
3. How to Download Your X (Twitter) Archive
Tap Request archive.
You’ll receive a notification and a download link
On X.com, click More → Settings and Privacy → Your Account → Download an archive of your data.
Enter your password and verify your identity (you may need 2FA).
