How to View a Private Facebook Picture

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Last Updated: February 24, 2025

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Have you ever come across a picture on Facebook you really want to view, but don't have access to? Many times people have stringent privacy settings on Facebook that prevent people who aren't friends with them from viewing their photos. However, there are ways to get around these restrictions. Keep reading to find out how!

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Using a Friend's Profile

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   Find a friend who is friends on Facebook with the person whose private picture you are trying to view.
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   Ask the friend to right click and open the private picture in a new tab.
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   Ask the friend to send you the link for the private picture in the new tab.
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   Click on the link sent to you.
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   You should be able to see the private picture with the link for the new tab sent to you.
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Method 2

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Using a Facebook Profile Viewer

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   Download a Facebook profile viewer from the internet.

   • To find a Facebook profile viewer, search "Facebook profile viewers" on the internet.
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   Enable the photo option.
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   Find a particular Facebook URL of the private profile you want to view.
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   Paste the URL, and search for it using the Facebook profile viewer.
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   It should then show you the profile you want to view, including private pictures.

   • This method may expose your computer to unwanted to viruses, so use it with caution.
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  Why are some photos private?

  

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  The most common reason is that they reveal personal info. For example, the photos might reveal the user's location like what school they go to, or other details about, say, their family members or it can even reveal their home. Many people use Facebook to upload photos and post details about their personal life and share it with only their family and friends.

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