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Instagram Story Downloader

Download a public Instagram Story from its link while it is still live.

How to download Instagram Stories online

  1. 01

    Open the Story while it is still up and copy its link.

  2. 02

    Paste the link into the box above and click Download.

  3. 03
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    If the Story is available, save it from the result card.

Download Instagram Stories

Paste the link to a public Story while it is still up. If Instagram shows that Story without a login, InstaGrab shows it with a download button.

Stories are harder to fetch than posts. They expire after 24 hours, and Instagram often asks people to sign in before showing a Story. InstaGrab never signs in, so a Story that needs a login cannot be fetched.

If a Story does not work, the page tells you instead of returning an empty file.

Links that work here

You need the link to one Story, not just the account name:

  • https://www.instagram.com/stories/USERNAME/STORY_ID/

Highlights are not supported on this page.

What you get

  • An MP4 file for a video Story, or a JPG file for a photo Story.
  • File names start with instagrab_ followed by a random number.

When it will not work

  • The Story has expired.
  • Instagram requires a login to see it.
  • The account is private.
  • The link is a profile or a Highlight, not a single Story.

FAQ

Can I download an expired Story?

No. Once a Story has expired, it can no longer be fetched.

Why does a public account's Story still fail?

Instagram often asks for a login before showing Stories. InstaGrab does not sign in, so those Stories cannot be fetched.

Can I download Highlights?

Not at the moment. Highlight links are not supported.

Can I download a Story with just the username?

No. Paste the link to the Story itself. A profile link is not enough.

Is it free, and do I need an account?

It is free, and you do not need an InstaGrab account or an Instagram login. You only need the link to a public post.

Where does the file go?

Your browser saves it. On a computer that is usually the Downloads folder. On Android it is usually Downloads as well. On iPhone, Safari may show a share sheet so you can save the file to Files or Photos.

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