Instagram Story Downloader
Download a public Instagram Story by pasting its link while it is still publicly available. Expired Stories cannot be recovered.
What is the stories downloader?
Instagram Stories appear at the top of a profile and typically disappear after around 24 hours. SaveThisIG can download a Story only while it is still publicly accessible to the extraction provider.
Because Stories are temporary, they are not cached or stored by SaveThisIG. If a Story has already expired, no download is possible — this is reported clearly.
How it works
- 1Copy the Instagram link from your browser or the Instagram app.
- 2Paste the link into the downloader on this page.
- 3Preview the media that is returned.
- 4Download it to your device.
Supported URL
https://www.instagram.com/stories/<username>/<id>
Limitations
- Stories are temporary. They must still be publicly available at the moment you try to download them.
- Expired Stories cannot be recovered or downloaded, and SaveThisIG does not claim otherwise.
- Only public Stories are processed; login-walled and private content is never accessed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download a public Instagram Story?
Yes, as long as the Story is still publicly available and the extraction provider can retrieve it at that time. Paste the Story link to try.
Why can't I download a Story?
The Story may already have expired, the account may be private, the link may be incorrect, or the provider may be temporarily limited by Instagram.
Can expired Stories be downloaded?
No. Once a Story expires it is no longer publicly accessible, and SaveThisIG does not attempt to recover expired or private content.
Do I need an Instagram password?
No. SaveThisIG never asks for or stores Instagram credentials. Only publicly accessible Stories are processed.
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