{"id":68266,"date":"2023-07-21T18:01:44","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T10:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=68266"},"modified":"2024-04-03T02:15:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T18:15:31","slug":"download-instagram-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/download-instagram-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Download Instagram Stories to Your Device (4 Ways)"},"content":{"rendered":"

This guide will walk you through few methods for downloading Instagram stories, whether you want to save them for future reference or share them with your friends.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> Stories shared on Instagram belong to the original poster and should not be used for unauthorized purposes. This guide is solely for educational purposes, teaching you how to download stories. We do not endorse any illegal activities involving the use of others\u2019 Instagram stories.<\/p>\n

1. Find Your Instagram Stories Inside the Archive<\/h2>\n

Whenever you share a story on Instagram, it doesn\u2019t get deleted after 24 hours. Instead, it\u2019s stored in a special place known as the archive, organized by the date of posting. This feature allows you to revisit your past stories or download them to your device.<\/p>\n

To download your old Instagram stories, follow these steps.<\/p>\n

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  1. Navigate to your profile page and tap the \u20183-line icon<\/strong>\u2018 located at the top right.<\/li>\n
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  2. Select \u2018Archive\u2019<\/strong> from the dropdown menu.<\/li>\n
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  3. Ensure that \u2018Stories Archive<\/strong>\u2018 is selected.<\/li>\n
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    The stories here are sorted chronologically by date. To download a specific story, tap into it, then tap the triple dot button on the bottom right and then select \u2018Save photo<\/strong>\u2018.<\/p>\n

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    2. Screenshot Them<\/h2>\n

    Now, what if you want to download Instagram stories from others? Well, the simplest way would be to take a screenshot.<\/p>\n

    Taking a screenshot works well for static image stories, but to capture an Instagram story that includes video and music, you may need to screen record it. Both Android and iOS come with a native screen recording feature, so it\u2019s not necessary to download and use a separate screen recording app<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    3. Use an Online Service<\/h2>\n

    You can also use an online tool to download or save an Instagram story. This typically means you will need to get the story\u2019s URL, paste it on the said service\u2019s website, and then click a download button to save it to your device.<\/p>\n

    Navigate to the story, tap the \u2018Share\u2019<\/strong> icon located at the bottom right and then Select the \u2018Copy Link<\/strong>\u2018 option.<\/p>\n

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    Once you\u2019ve copied the link, visit one of the online tools listed below. Paste the link and follow the on-site instructions to download the Instagram story.<\/p>\n

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