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Instagram story downloader
Save available public story photos and videos using a username or a direct story link.
Find the gaps in your circle
Add an Instagram export to compare followers and following. Add an older export to see which usernames changed between snapshots.
How to get the right ZIP
- In Instagram, open Accounts Center → Your information and permissions → Export your information. Select your Instagram profile and export to your device.
- Deselect all categories, then tick only Followers and following. Leave photos, videos, Reels, Stories, likes, comments, messages and contacts unticked to keep the ZIP smaller.
- Choose JSON and All time, check the notification email, then start the export. Menu labels can vary by app version.
- When Instagram emails you that it is ready, return to Instagram and download the ZIP. The email is a notification, not the ZIP attachment. Select the original ZIP here without extracting it.
Your follower files are read in this browser. They are never sent to our server.
Or paste your lists
Only paste lists you own or have permission to analyse. Include both complete lists for a follow-back comparison.
Your circle, at a glance
| Public Instagram username or story link | Dated followers | Copy |
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No matching usernames in this view.
Keep the content that matters
Paste the link to a public Instagram post, photo, video, or Reel to see what is available to save.
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Quality comes from the original source. No upscaling and no 4K guarantee.
Public stories, in one place
Enter a public account’s username or a story link to view available stories and save their photos or videos.
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How these tools work
Save available public story photos and videos using a username or a direct story link.
Quality comes from the original source. No upscaling and no 4K guarantee.
What to remember
Use a public post or story you own or have permission to save. Private and expired content is not available.
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Good questions. Clear answers.
Choose your task. Bring your own data. Get answers you can actually use.
Can I see who unfollowed me with one export?
One complete export can show who does not follow you back. To see usernames missing since an earlier date, compare two exports from the same account. An absence can also come from a rename, deactivation, or an incomplete export.
Do you need my Instagram password?
No. Follower analysis reads files you choose on your device. We do not ask for your Instagram password, session cookie, or account access.
Can I view private or expired stories?
No. The story viewer only retrieves public content available through the connected provider. It cannot access private profiles, Close Friends stories, or expired content.