Instagram Story Downloader
Instagram Stories vanish after 24 hours — unless you save them first. This free Instagram Story downloader lets you download any public Story as an MP4 or photo before it expires, anonymously and without logging in.
Paste a link to the Story (or the profile of a public account with active Stories) above. Video Stories download as MP4; photo Stories download as high-resolution images. Highlights — the permanent Story collections on a profile — work the same way.
Because no login is required, the account owner never sees you in their viewer list. Everything is processed from the public link alone.
By using this tool you agree to our Terms of Service — download only content you have the right to save.
How to download in 3 steps
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Copy the Story or profile link
In the Instagram app, open the Story, tap the Share icon and choose “Copy link”. Or copy the profile URL of a public account (e.g. instagram.com/username).
- 2
Paste it above
Paste the link into the downloader and press Download. Active public Stories are listed for you to pick from.
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Save before it expires
Tap any Story to download it as MP4 or image. Do it within the 24-hour window — expired Stories are gone for everyone, including us.
Why use Ultra Video Downloader?
Anonymous viewing
No login means no viewer-list entry. Download public Stories without appearing in anyone's “seen by”.
Video + photo Stories
Video segments save as MP4; photo slides save as full-resolution images.
Highlights supported
Permanent Highlights on public profiles download just like regular Stories — great for archiving.
Beat the 24-hour clock
Stories disappear fast. The tool is optimized for speed: paste, tap, saved in seconds.
No account needed
Public Stories are publicly accessible. We never ask for your Instagram credentials — beware any site that does.
Free forever
Unlimited Story downloads for personal use, at no cost.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download Instagram Stories without them knowing?+
Yes — because this tool needs no login, your view is never recorded on the account's viewer list. Only download Stories from public accounts, and respect people's privacy.
Can I download Stories from private accounts?+
No. Private account Stories are protected server-side. Tools claiming to do this without your login are scams.
What about Story Highlights?+
Highlights from public profiles work the same way — paste the profile link and pick the Highlight Stories to save.
Do expired Stories still work?+
No. Once a Story passes its 24-hour window (and isn't saved as a Highlight), it's deleted from Instagram's servers and can't be recovered by anyone.
What format are Story downloads?+
Video Stories download as vertical MP4 files; photo Stories download as JPEG images at full resolution.
Is it legal to download someone's Story?+
Saving a public Story for personal viewing is generally fine, but resharing it — especially screenshots of people — without permission can violate privacy norms and copyright. When in doubt, ask.
Stories are Instagram's most ephemeral format. If it's worth remembering, save it before the timer runs out.
For feed content that sticks around, use the Instagram video downloader or the watermark-free Reels downloader.