Instagram stories, those captivating snippets of life that vanish after 24 hours, can be fleeting sources of amusement and inspiration. But knowing that these posts disappear after a day can also trigger your FOMO (fear of missing out).
But what if you want to hold onto a hilarious story or a beautiful travel snapshot beyond its allotted time? This particular story might have tickled you just right, and you don’t want it to vanish into oblivion.
While Instagram itself doesn’t offer a built-in download option, there are workarounds to save these disappearing masterpieces.
Quick Disclaimers
Before we move forward, let’s get a few things out of the way:
- Respect User Privacy: Downloading stories from private accounts without the owner’s permission violates Instagram’s terms and can be considered a privacy breach.
- Be Cautious When Using Third-party Apps: Downloading stories often involve third-party websites or apps. Be cautious when using these services, as some might contain malware. We recommend sticking to reputable websites with good reviews.
- Keep it Legal: Remember, some stories might be copyrighted content. Downloading them for personal use might be okay, but avoid using them for commercial purposes without the creator’s permission.
Now that’s out of the way, we can proceed.
Downloading Public Stories Using Third-party Websites and Apps
A third-party website or app is the easiest way to download a video. These usually require a link to the story pasted on the app or site for the tool to generate a download link. Here’s how to do it:
- Identify the Target Story: Open your Instagram app and get to the story you wish to download.
- Copy the Story Link: Tap on the three-dot icon at the top right of the story to get to the menu. Tap the “Copy Link” button to get the story’s link.
- Download the Story: Once you have the story link, paste it into the designated field on the chosen website. The website should then analyze the link and provide a download option for the story content (photo or video). Click on the link and download the story.
Some Alternative Methods
Beyond the third-party apps and websites, you can use a few other methods to get those fleeting stories in your device storage.
- Screen Recording (For Android and iPhone): This captures your entire screen activity, including the story you’re viewing. It’s a good option if you want to save a series of connected stories. However, it also captures any other app notifications or actions on your screen during the recording, so it may not be ideal.
- Taking Screenshots (For iPhone and Android): This is a simple method for photos within stories, but it won’t work for videos. Screenshots capture the entire screen, so you might need to crop them later.
Conclusion
An official feature to enable Instagram Stories to be downloaded in-app is one of the most sought-after features we want on the platform. However, it doesn’t seem to be coming anytime soon.
Without an official downloader from Instagram, these are the best ways to download Stories from Instagram.
