Instagram Story Downloader
Save public Instagram stories and highlights in HD before they disappear - no login, no watermark.
No login. We never store your files or your links.
- Free forever
- No login
- Stories & highlights
- HD quality
How to download Instagram stories
- 01
Open the public story
Find the story or highlight on a public profile and copy its link.
- 02
Paste the URL
Drop the link into the box above.
- 03
Download the file
Reels Downloader saves the story as a video or photo, matching the original.
Why use this story saver
Beat the 24h clock
Save temporary stories before they expire forever.
Highlights too
Public story highlights are fully supported.
No login
No account needed - and private stories stay protected.
HD photo & video
Both photo and video stories download in original quality.
Supported story types
Active public stories
Any story currently live on a public account.
Story highlights
Pinned highlights on public profiles.
Photo & video stories
Reels Downloader detects the format and saves it accordingly.
A note on limits
Stories that have already expired cannot be recovered by any external tool. Private accounts are protected at the server level and are never accessible. You will need the full story link for the download to work.
Works on iPhone, Android, and desktop
No app to install and nothing to sign up for. Reels Downloader runs entirely in your browser on every platform.
On iPhone
- 1Open Reels Downloader in Safari or Chrome
- 2Paste the copied link and tap Download
- 3Find the file in the Files app, then move to Photos
On Android
- 1Open Reels Downloader in Chrome
- 2Paste the link and tap Download
- 3The file saves to Downloads and appears in Gallery
On PC & Mac
- 1Open Reels Downloader in any browser
- 2Paste the link and click Download
- 3The file lands in your Downloads folder
Story downloader FAQ
Can I download Instagram stories without login?
Yes. No account or login is required.
Does it support story highlights?
Yes. Public story highlights are supported.
Can expired stories be saved?
No. Once a story expires after 24 hours it cannot be retrieved by any external tool.
Can private stories be downloaded?
No. Private account content is protected at the server level.
Does it work on iPhone?
Yes. Open Reels Downloader in Safari or Chrome on iPhone and it works normally.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free with no limits or charges.
Public content only
Reels Downloader works exclusively with public Instagram posts. We do not store your downloads, we do not save your links, and we are not affiliated with Instagram or Meta. You are responsible for respecting copyright and the platform rules for any content you download.