As you know, Facebook is a great platform to share events and ideas in the form of photos and videos, and even more so for a professional. And, because the number of such images and clips will grow over time, you can create an Album on your Facebook business page to properly organize them.
Let’s look at it this way to get a better understanding. Have you ever struggled to find an image in your Gallery due to the large number of them?
However, when you go to the specific folder (for example, camera), you will be able to find them more easily.
The same thing can happen on a business page. If you upload your clips and pictures carelessly, finding them later (for you and others) will take a lot of work.
So, it is better to create a folder for each event and category. This way, your followers can quickly locate it and even comment on the whole Album.
Anyway, this tutorial will teach you to create an Album on your Facebook page, along with some essential tips to remember. If interested, let’s also learn to add a bio on the Facebook page.
Can you Create a Photo Album on your Facebook Page?
Yes, you can create a photo album on your Facebook page with a few clicks on your device.
Such Albums are public by default, and you can’t change the privacy. This is because a page is meant for a business or views.
So, be careful which pictures you add to your Album since they will be published in front of everyone. Such photos are visible in the news feed, profile, search results, and Messenger.
Hence, even if someone isn’t using FB or has no connection with your page, it is still possible to see the public Album.
Likewise, it isn’t necessary to upload all your photos to a folder when creating it.
You can first name your Album and then add photos or media to it later. So, no need to get anxious.
First, create it first on your page and then choose or transfer images slowly. Let’s learn how to do just that in the following section.
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How to Create an Album on Facebook Business Page
Creating an Album on a Facebook business page is very easy, and you can do so using both a Mobile Phone and a PC (Windows or Mac).
Also, you don’t need to create a separate folder for images and videos and include both files in a single one.
Likewise, it is also not mandatory to add an image or clips to make an Album. You can first make it separately and add content at a later date. So, let’s learn to do it using different devices.
On Mobile App
Follow the step-by-step process on your Android or iOS (iPhone or iPad) device to create an Album on your Facebook business page.
1. First, open the Facebook Mobile app and log in with your credentials.
2. Next, go to your page account and then open your profile.
3. After that, press the “Photos” tab from the menu below your profile picture.
You will see the recently published images here.
4. Then, tap the “See all” option at the top right corner of this section and select “Create Album.”
5. Now, type the Ablum name in the input field at the top.
Note: You cannot change the privacy of your Album on a Facebook page. So, ignore this option.
6. Finally, press the “Create” button from the top right corner, and your folder is ready.
Now, all that remains is for you to open it and add images and clips from your devices. You can edit, delete and manage them as you like.
On Desktop PC
Follow the step-by-step process below on your computer or laptop to create an Album on your Facebook business page.
1. First, type Facebook.com on your desktop web browser and go to your page account.
2. Next, go to the profile by clicking the username from the left panel.
3. After that, press the “Photos” tab from the horizontal menu and select the “Albums” option.
4. Now, click the “Create Album” box and type the name at the left panel.
5. Finally, press the “Post” button on the lower side of the left panel.
You can also add images and clips by clicking the “Upload photos or videos” button. Otherwise, add them afterwards.
How to Create a Video Album on Facebook Page
You can also create an only video Album on your Facebook page. Of course, if you want, add images anytime.
For this, go to your page profile and tap the “Photos” tab from the horizontal menu.
Next, press the “See all” option and then choose the “Create Album” box. For PC, you can select the “Albums” tab.
After that, type a suitable name (e.g., my videos) and then press the “Create” button from the top right corner.
Finally, open it and begin uploading your clips. It is not necessary to upload all of the videos at once. You may share or transfer your clips to this Album afterwards.
Can you make an Album Private on your Facebook Page?
Unfortunately, you cannot make an Album private on your Facebook page. An Album has only one audience setting, which is “Public.”
Hence, even if you do try to change the privacy to “Only me” and make it private, there is no available option.
However, it isn’t the case for a personal Facebook account. You can make it private anytime you want.
Hence, be careful when uploading the images and clips to your folder on a Facebook page.
How to Download Album from Facebook Page
You must be an Admin of a Facebook page to download an Album from this account. For this, you can use a desktop computer.
So, go to your page profile and click the “Photos” option from the horizontal menu. Next, press the “Albums” option to see their list.
Now, click the three dots at the upper right side of an Album from the list and select the “Download Album” option.
After that, press the “Continue” button from the prompt.
Now, wait for the notification from Facebook with a download link. It may take a few minutes.
Finally, open that notification and click the “Download” button. Your Album will immediately be downloaded to your device in a ZIP format.
So, extract it to a folder with WinRAR or other extraction software, and you will get all your images.
How to Edit Album Name on Facebook Business Page
To edit the Album name using a computer, go to your page profile >> Photos >> Albums.
Now, click the three dots at the top right corner of the folder and choose the “Edit Album” option.
Finally, edit the name from the left panel and press the “Save” button from the bottom.
To edit the Album name using a Smartphone, tap “Photos” on the page profile and hit the “See all” option.
Now, open an Album and press the three horizontal dots from the upper right corner. Then, press “Edit” and change the name as you want.
Finally, tap “Done” from the top, and you are done.
Note: You cannot change the name of the default folder like Profile pictures, Cover pictures, etc.
How to Delete a Photo Album on Facebook Business Page
To delete a photo Album on a Facebook business page, go to your page profile >> Photos >> Albums on a desktop web browser.
Next, click the three dots next to an Album and choose the “Delete Album” option. Once you confirm the prompt, it will be removed immediately.
For a Mobile phone, first, go to your Albums section on the page profile. Now, open it, press the three dots from the top, and choose the “Delete” option from the menu.
Note: You cannot delete a default Album (Profile and Cover pictures) on your Facebook business page. So, remove each image individually instead.
How to Edit Photo Album Description?
To edit the photo Album description, first, go to this section on your page profile.
Now, click the three dots next to it (at the top right for Smartphones), and choose the “Edit Album” option.
Finally, edit the description at the left panel, add contributors if you want, and press the “Save” button afterward.
For Smartphones, tap “Done” from the upper right corner after editing the description.
How to Change Album Cover Photo?
To change the Album cover photo using a PC, open your profile, and go to Photos >> Albums.
Next, click the three dots and select the “Edit cover photo” option. Now, choose an image from the list (within your Album), and it will change immediately.
If you want to change its cover photo using the Mobile App, first, go to your Albums section.
Now, open the Album on which you want to change the cover and press the three dots icon from the top. After that, choose the “Change Album cover photo” option.
Now, select a picture and tap “save.” This will immediately change the cover photo on that Album.
FAQs
You may be unable to make an Album on the Facebook page because you are not an Admin or your page is restricted for some reason.
No, since your Album is public by default on a Facebook page, you cannot make it without posting it on your timeline.
No, you cannot hide your Album on your Facebook business page. You can only do so on a personal account.
No, you cannot pin an Album on the Facebook page. However, you can pin your recent post from the timeline. So, go to your timeline and find that Album post. Now, click the three dots from the upper right corner and select the “pin post” option.
No, you cannot schedule an Album post on your Facebook page. However, you can schedule an individual post using the Meta business suite.
You can add a maximum of 1000 photos to a single Album. So, create a new one once the limit is reached.
Wrapping Up
In conclusion, creating an Album on a Facebook business page is a straightforward process.
You can either first make it and add the content later or create it entirely in one go. Whichever way you choose, it is public by default, so be careful what you upload.
Overall, do use this feature to your advantage. And let’s also learn more Facebook page tricks if you want.