How to Easily Screen Record Instagram Stories on Your Mobile

ByJim Miller

Instagram Stories are a fleeting glimpse into someone's day, only lasting for 24 hours before disappearing forever. But what if you want to save or screen record an Instagram Story? While there is no official way to do so, there are methods you can use to screen record Instagram Stories on both Android and iOS smartphones. Let's dive in and learn how.

Screen Record Instagram Stories on iOS

If you're an iPhone user, you're in luck. iPhones come with a native screen recorder that you can access from the Control Center. Here's how you can set it up:

  1. Open Settings > Control Center on your iPhone. Enable the toggle for Access Within Apps. Scroll down and tap the plus icon next to Screen Recording to add it to the Control Center.

  2. To access the Control Center, swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen. Once there, tap on the Screen Recorder icon to start recording. You can also customize the settings to include sound and choose where the recording will be saved.

After you've finished recording, you can find the screen recording of the Instagram Story in your Photos app.

Screen Record Instagram Stories on Android

Android users have a bit more flexibility, as many smartphones come with a built-in screen recorder. However, if your device doesn't have one, you can easily find screen recording apps on the Play Store. Here's how you can screen record Instagram Stories on Android:

  1. Open Instagram and navigate to the profile whose Story you want to record. Swipe down from the top of your screen to open the Notification Panel.

  2. Look for the Screen Recorder icon in the Notification Panel and tap on it to begin recording. You'll have options to record with or without sound. Once you've started recording, you can pause or stop the recording using the toolbar that appears at the top of your screen.

When you're done recording, you can find the video in your Gallery app or follow the notification to access more options like editing or sharing.

FAQs

1. Is it illegal to record Instagram Stories?
No, there are no restrictions in the Instagram Terms of Service that prohibit screen recording Instagram Stories. However, it's important to respect the privacy of others and not share their content on other platforms without their permission.

2. Does Instagram send a notification when someone screen records a Story?
No, Instagram no longer sends notifications when someone screen records a Story. This feature was tested in the past but has since been discontinued.

Save Those Stories

While Instagram Stories may be temporary, they can capture beautiful and important moments. Sometimes you may want to save a Story for personal use or to refer back to in the future. With the ability to screen record Instagram Stories, you can preserve these moments without the person knowing. However, it's important to use this feature responsibly and ethically.