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Can You Screen Record Instagram Stories? 4 Ways Here

By Adela D. Louie, Last updated: August 29, 2024

Can you screen record Instagram stories?” This is probably a question to many users out there who have been seeing content that are interesting enough to save – perhaps, life hacks, simple tutorials, a core memory to keep, or a cooking recipe. We can’t blame them since Instagram stories can only be viewed for 24 hours before it vanishes.

Keeping copies of those stories you wish to save can easily be done through screen recording but is this applicable to such content and platform? In this article, we’ll find out more about the answer to the mentioned query and discuss relevant details that we know will be helpful to all users.

Let’s begin by jumping into the first part.

Part 1. Is it Possible to Screen Record Instagram Stories?Part 2. How to Screen Record Instagram Stories on PCsPart 3. How to Screen Record Instagram Stories on Mobile DevicesFAQs

Part 1. Is it Possible to Screen Record Instagram Stories?

Let’s start with answering the “Can you screen record Instagram stories?” query first.

Surely, you’ll be delighted knowing that you can capture such content. The only dilemma that would be left is how you can be able to do it. Fortunately, there are recommended and proven reliable and effective programs that can help you capture copies of these stories. As we move into the succeeding sections, the tutorials on how you can ace the screen recording process on your PC and mobile devices will be shared.

Part 2. How to Screen Record Instagram Stories on PCs

Now that we have already briefly answered the “Can you screen record Instagram stories?” question, let’s now move into the guide on how you can do it if you’re using your computer.

Among the many available options for you to screen record, as always, we suggest the use of professional apps. Utilizing such tools prevents the risks of malware accumulation and ensures high-quality output files.

One of the best in the industry is FoneDog Screen Recorder. This is a recorder that is mainly created to assist with screen, webcam, and audio recording. It has a very intuitive and simple interface which makes it good even to first-time users.

It supports lag-free and HD recording so you’ll be assured that you are only to get the best output files (without watermarks). There is no limit on the time you can capture using this app. As long as your device has enough storage space to keep all recordings, you can use this app whenever you wish to.

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When screen recording Instagram stories using the FoneDog Screen Recorder, you have to make sure that the content to be captured is ready before moving into the below steps.

  1. Launch the app on your PC and then immediately press the option for “Video Recorder”.
  2. Choose your preferred recording area and make sure to set up the recording settings as per your liking.
  3. When ready, click “Start Recording”. Once the process is done, you can press “stop” and you’ll see the recorded file saved to your PC afterward.

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Part 3. How to Screen Record Instagram Stories on Mobile Devices

Upon answering the “Can you screen record Instagram stories?” question and sharing with you how you can ace the recording process when a desktop is in use, we’ll head over to tackling how the whole process will work if you’re on your mobile device.

#1. On Android Devices

Most Android gadgets now have a built-in screen recording function. To capture those Instagram stories that you wish to keep copies of you can take advantage of this feature. Here’s what you need to do.

  1. Launch the “Control Panel” menu by swiping down on your screen.
  2. Locate the “Screen Recording” icon next. If you don’t see it, you can easily have it added by pressing the “+” sign or “Edit” button. You can now drag the “Screen Recorder” menu and have it added before pressing “Done”.
  3. Find the Instagram story to record. Press the “Screen Recorder” icon to begin capturing.
  4. To finish off, click “Stop”.

Record Instagram Stories on Android Phones

You should be able to see the video recording saved on your Android device’s “Gallery”.

#2. On iPhones

The same with Android devices, iPhones also have a built-in screen recorder that can be used to capture Instagram stories. We have a simple tutorial here as well.

  1. On “Settings”, double-check if the “Screen Recording” option has been added to the “Control Center”, if not, ensure that it will be added accordingly.
  2. Go to the desired story to record. Open the “Control Center” menu then look for the icon for “Screen Recording”. Tap it and wait for the 3-second countdown before heading back to the Instagram story to play it.
  3. When done, press the same button again. You’ll be able to access the recording on the “Photos” menu.

Screen Record Instagram Stories on iPhone

#3. Using a Third-Party App

If you feel like knowing the answer to the “Can you screen record Instagram stories?” question and the previously shared details on how you can record Instagram stories using the built-in screen recording function on your mobile devices aren’t enough, we have here a guide on how you can capture videos via the help of a third-party application, EveryCord.

  1. Download and install EveryCord on your mobile gadget. Open it and then press “Record”.
  2. Set this up as the recorder and decide whether to turn on the microphone or not.
  3. Begin recording and press “Stop” when finished.

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FAQs

For your reference, here are some FAQs relating to this article’s main topic – “Can you screen record Instagram stories?”.

Are notifications sent when one screen records an Instagram story?

No. There are no notifications sent by the app whenever someone tries to screen record Instagram stories.

How can we easily keep copies of interesting Instagram stories?

Since there isn’t a direct method of downloading Instagram stories of other users, you can try relying on tools that can assist with screen recording such as the FoneDog Screen Recorder (when you’re using the desktop version of Instagram) or the built-in recorder on mobile devices.

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So as a technical writer, it is my duty to gather effective and reliable solutions to answer questions on how to deal with the issues they are having with their devices.

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