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Instagram Story Downloader

Save photos and video clips from public Instagram Stories before the 24-hour expiration window closes.

Free · Save Story photos & clips · No app needed

Save Public Instagram Stories Before They Expire

Instagram Stories disappear permanently after 24 hours unless saved to Highlights. SnapVideo Instagram Story Downloader lets you save active photos and video clips from public accounts directly to your device for personal offline viewing.

Simply paste a public Story link or username above to view and download available slides before they expire. No account connection or software installation is required.

How to Download Instagram Stories

Save public Stories to permanent offline storage in three easy steps:
Copy Story link or username
1

Copy Story link or username

Open Instagram, tap the Share icon on the public Story you want to save, and select 'Copy link', or copy the creator's username.
Paste into SnapVideo
2

Paste into SnapVideo

Paste the Story link or username into the search box above and click Download to check for active public Stories.
Save photos or videos
3

Save photos or videos

Preview the available Story slides and click 'Download image' or 'Download video' on the items you wish to save.

Story Saver Features

  • High-resolution media: Downloads photos in crisp JPEG resolution and video clips in MP4 format with synchronized sound.
  • No account required: SnapVideo does not require you to sign into Instagram to download media from public accounts.
  • Audio preservation: Video Stories that include spoken audio or background sound are saved with their original audio track.
  • Permanent Story Highlights: Looking to download archived stories saved to a profile? Use our dedicated Highlights tool.
  • Universal downloader: Need to save feed videos, Reels, or carousel albums? Explore our all-in-one downloader.

Saving Stories to your photo library

On Android and computers, downloaded Story files save directly to your default Downloads folder.

On iPhone and iPad, Safari downloads files into the Files app under Downloads. Open Files, tap your downloaded video or photo, tap the Share icon, and select 'Save Video' or 'Save Image' to transfer it to your Photos app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Instagram notify the creator when I download a Story?

Instagram does not send download notifications for public Stories, and SnapVideo does not connect to your Instagram profile. However, platform tracking policies can change, so we cannot guarantee complete anonymity.

Can I download expired Stories older than 24 hours?

No, regular Stories that have passed the 24-hour mark are removed by Instagram. However, if the creator saved them into a permanent Highlight on their profile, you can download them using our Instagram Highlights Downloader tool.

Why does SnapVideo show 'No active stories found'?

This usually means the profile has not posted any Stories in the last 24 hours, the account is private, or the Story is restricted to a Close Friends list.

Can I download Stories with music and sound?

Yes, video Stories that contain audible speech or music will download as an MP4 file with the audio track included, provided the music is not blocked in your region.

How do I save a downloaded Story to my iPhone Photos app?

In Safari on iOS, tap the Downloads icon in the address bar, open the downloaded file in the Files app, tap the Share sheet icon at the bottom, and select 'Save Video' or 'Save Image'.

Can I download all active Stories from a profile?

SnapVideo displays each active Story slide returned for the profile as an individual card, allowing you to preview and download the specific photos or videos you need.

Can I download Stories from private Instagram accounts?

No. SnapVideo only works with publicly accessible Instagram content. Stories from private accounts cannot be accessed or downloaded.

Is SnapVideo Story Downloader free to use?

Yes, SnapVideo is free to use with no subscription or account required.

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