Ready to Save Instagram Stories?
Capture Instagram Stories and Highlights before they expire — save them permanently to your device.
Open Web DownloaderAnonymous Story Preservation
Instagram stories expire after 24 hours. Additionally, viewing a story leaves a trace on the creator's view log. Aero queries the story metadata endpoint anonymously, without requiring your personal account login. This allows you to save active stories or highlight reels to local folders privately.
Save Stories Anonymously
- Copy Story Link: Tap the share icon inside the story post or highlight page, and copy link to clipboard.
- Paste Link: Open the downloader client interface and paste the link into the URL bar.
- Save Locally: Click the analyze button to find the video or photo nodes, and save the files immediately.
Key Features
- Story Archival: Download Instagram Stories that would otherwise expire after 24 hours and save them permanently.
- Highlights Support: Save pinned Story Highlights from public profiles for long-term reference and archival.
- Anonymous Viewing: Aero does not log into your account, so the story owner will not see your view in their viewer list.
- Multi-Format Output: Stories can be photos or videos — Aero detects the format automatically and saves accordingly.
Supported Output Formats
| Format | Resolution | Quality | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story Video | 1080×1920 | High | MP4 |
| Story Photo | 1080×1920 | Original | JPG / PNG |
| Highlight Video | 1080×1920 | High | MP4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I view Instagram Stories anonymously?
Aero downloads story content without using your Instagram login, so your view is not recorded in the story owner's viewer list.
Can I download expired Stories?
No. Aero can only access currently active Stories or pinned Highlights. Once a Story expires (after 24 hours), it is no longer accessible.
Does this work for Instagram Highlights?
Yes. Paste the public Highlight URL and Aero will download each clip in the Highlight reel.
Alternative Instagram Downloader Modules
For permanent Reel content, use our Instagram Reels Downloader. To save post images and carousels, try the Instagram Photo Downloader.