Facebook now only stores live videos for 30 days, will delete old broadcasts

Core Points - Facebook announced a change in its live video storage policy, reducing the storage duration from indefinite to 30 days [1] - Users will receive notifications about the deletion of live videos older than 30 days and will have 90 days to decide on their old content [2] - The company aims to align its storage policies with industry standards and enhance live video experiences [3] Storage Policy Changes - All live videos older than 30 days will be removed from the platform, with users notified beforehand [2] - Users can defer deletion for an additional six months if they need more time to download their videos [4] - New download tools will be introduced to assist users in retaining their old live videos [4] User Options - Users can bulk download their live videos or transfer them to cloud storage providers like Dropbox or Google Drive [5] - There is an option to convert favorite moments from live videos into reels, promoting the use of reels on the platform [5] Competitive Landscape - Twitch stores past broadcasts for 60 days for partners and affiliates, and 14 days for regular streamers, while YouTube stores broadcasts indefinitely [3]