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Instagram Stories are a fun way to share moments with photos, videos, stickers, and music. But saving them with the music intact? That’s tricky, thanks to music licensing rules. Whether you’re crafting a perfect Story or want to keep an old one, Instagram doesn’t make it easy to save with the audio. Don’t worry, though—we’ve got you covered with simple, tested methods to save your Instagram Stories with music, whether you’re on Android or iPhone, and even if your account is private. Let’s dive in!
Save Instagram Stories with Music Before Posting
Want to save a Story with music without posting it? There’s a neat trick that works on both Android and iPhone, no third-party apps needed. It’s a bit of a workaround, but it gets the job done. Here’s how:
- Create your Instagram Story as usual, adding music, filters, or stickers. Instead of hitting “Post,” tap the three-dot icon at the top-right corner.
- Choose Save to download the Story to your device’s gallery (this saves it without music).
- Swipe right from Instagram’s main screen to open the Messages section. Open a chat with a trusted friend and tap the camera icon at the bottom left.
- Select the saved Story from your gallery (bottom-left gallery icon).
- Swipe up to add music again, ensuring the Keep in Chat option is enabled at the bottom left.
- Tap Send to share the Story in the chat.
- Long-press the sent video in the chat, then select Save to download it to your gallery with the music included.
Note: On Android, if the Story doesn’t save, go to your Profile > Hamburger Menu > Settings and Privacy > Archiving and Downloading, and toggle on Save Story to Gallery. This fixes a known bug on some devices.
This method ensures you get your Story with music saved in high quality, no posting required.
Save Posted Instagram Stories with Music
Already posted a Story and want to save it with music? You can use Instagram’s Archive feature to grab it, even from a private account. Follow these steps:
- Open Instagram and go to your Profile.
- Tap the hamburger menu (top-right) and select Archive to view all your past Stories.
- Find the Story you want, tap the three-dot icon at the bottom right, and select Save Video. This downloads the Story without music.
- Like the previous method, go to Messages, open a chat, and select the saved Story from your gallery.
- Swipe up to add music, enable Keep in Chat, and tap Send.
- Long-press the sent video and choose Save to download it with music.
This approach works flawlessly for both new and old Stories, keeping the quality intact.
Why It’s Tricky and What To Watch Out For
Instagram’s music licensing agreements prevent direct downloads with audio to avoid unauthorized distribution. That’s why these workarounds are necessary. If you’re using third-party tools, prioritize ones that don’t ask for sensitive info. For more tips on Instagram safety, check out our guide on Instagram private accounts and how to stay safe.
If you’re struggling with Instagram DMs, our article on fixing Instagram DM issues can help. Want to manage your Stories better? Learn how to create and manage your Instagram account effectively. For seamless content sharing, explore Instagram’s new repost feature.
