How to download all your Facebook data, posts, etc. in a Zip file. Users have an option to deactivate their Facebook account temporarily or cancel the deletion request within 30 days. Although one of the most popular social networks out there, Facebook has been at the centre of numerous controversies on user privacy and data storing. To permanently delete your Facebook account here are the steps to follow. How to save your Facebook data, posts, images, and videos Before you go ahead and delete your Facebook account from existence, it is essential that you back-up your information from the company’s servers. The social networking giant has a tool to help you download all your data in one manageable ZIP file.