Step-by-step
- 1
Open snaptok.org/story-downloader
Open the Story downloader in any browser.
- 2
Enter the Instagram username
Type the @ username of the public account whose Stories you want to save.
- 3
Tap Load Stories
All active Stories from that account appear as thumbnails.
- 4
Tap Download on any Story
Save individual Stories as MP4 (video) or JPG (image). All anonymous — the owner is not notified.
Why save Stories?
- Archive your favourite brand's announcements
- Save a friend's birthday Story before it expires
- Keep tutorial sequences from creators
- Build a swipe file of design inspiration
Save Highlights too
Highlights are saved Stories that stay on a profile permanently. Open the Highlight on instagram.com, copy the URL, paste into snaptok.org/story-downloader — each Story in the Highlight downloads individually.
Anonymous Story viewer
Want to just watch Stories anonymously without saving? snaptok.org/story-downloader shows them inline — no view counted in the owner's viewer list.
FAQ
Can you save Instagram Stories?+
Yes. snaptok.org/story-downloader fetches active Stories from any public account — anonymously, before they expire after 24 hours.
Will the account owner know I saved their Story?+
No. SnapTok does not appear in the Story viewer list — fully anonymous.
Can I save Stories from private accounts?+
Only if you follow the account; otherwise Instagram blocks access to Stories from private accounts.
Can I save expired Stories?+
Only if the creator added them to a Highlight — Highlights stay visible past 24 hours and can be saved the same way.
What format do saved Stories use?+
Video Stories save as MP4, image Stories save as JPG, in original resolution.
Is it free?+
Yes. snaptok.org is free with no signup, no daily limit and no app install.