FAQ
Questions, answered
Everything about public links, quality, privacy, and what StoriesDL will not do.
Is StoriesDL free?
Yes. The downloader is free to use. Advertising helps pay for servers and bandwidth, and you can reject non-essential cookies at any time.
Do I need an Instagram account?
No. StoriesDL only reads public posts. We never ask for your Instagram username, password, cookies, or session.
Can I download private posts, stories, or highlights?
No. Private posts, stories, highlights, live streams, and direct messages require a login, so they are not supported. We do not bypass access controls.
Does StoriesDL add a watermark?
No. We deliver the media file that Instagram publishes. If the original already contains a watermark, it will remain.
What quality will I get?
You get the best variants Instagram exposes for that post, plus smaller options where available. We cannot improve on the creator's original upload.
Is it legal to download Instagram content?
That depends on the content and where you live. Only download media you own, have permission to use, or may use under a valid exception. Respect copyright and privacy.
Why did my link fail?
The post may be private, deleted, age-restricted, region-locked, or temporarily unavailable. Make sure the link points to a public post, Reel, video, carousel, or IGTV video.
Are my downloads stored?
No. Media is streamed through our proxy and is not written to our servers. Signed download links expire after about 60 minutes.
Does it work on phones and tablets?
Yes. StoriesDL runs in the browser on modern phones and computers. You can also install it as a home-screen app on supported browsers.
Do download links expire?
Yes. Every link is signed and expires after about 60 minutes. If a link stops working, run the post URL again to create fresh links.
Contact StoriesDL
We usually reply within two business days.
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