The Instagram app is updating rapidly, but it still lacks features necessary to be perfect for all its users. One of the things many people complain about is the inability to download photos, videos, and stories from your own account or from public profiles.
Today, there are many tools available for this, both for Android devices and Windows. Qoob Stories downloads all three elements to your PC (Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux). This service is provided through a free application that is widely used by thousands of people.
Qoob Stories was created after many apps promised to download anything from this social network, though some were quite limited. Qoob Stories also allows users to access stories anonymously and without leaving any trace on the profiles.
How to download Instagram photos, videos and Stories with Qoob Stories
The app is not yet available on Android, although it's possible it will be released soon if it maintains its current momentum. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions can be installed; to check this, go to Control Panel, System and Security, System, and finally "System type".
- Download Qoob Stories on your PC from here
- Install the application, this will take a few minutes, grant the permission if it is Windows, since being an app it needs you to give it access as if it were another of the downloads
- Launch the Qoob Stories app, this will take you to a fairly simple interface, all the images are downloaded automatically once we enter the person's direct address, for example when we load the Instagram of Androidsis Blog will show you a preview of everything, be it images, videos or stories
- To open all those images, go over one of the images and select the folder icon, click on it and it will take you to the direct access where the downloaded images, videos and stories will be hosted
The service has limitations , but it still downloaded all 37 images hosted on the service, and they all transferred to our computer quickly, without having to download them one by one. Qoob Stories gives you access to about two profiles per day and allows you to download 200 photos, videos, and stories. There's an unlimited plan available for just over 30 euros.
Qoob Stories' advanced plans and features
For those who require more intensive use, Qoob Stories offers different subscription levels that remove the restrictions of the free version:
- Beginner Plan: It is the basic level that allows access to a maximum of 2 profiles and downloading up to 200 posts per day.
- Personal Plan: For an approximate cost of €8,47 per month, it allows you to manage up to 10 profiles, offers unlimited content downloads (including featured stories), support for private accounts, and removes advertising.
- Professional Plan: Priced at around €30,25 per month, it offers unlimited profiles. automatic download immediate notification when a user publishes something new, export of texts from publications, and commercial use license.
In addition, the app allows you to create a complete backup of your account. If you have a premium plan, the backup is always active, automatically downloading your Instagram stories with every new post or story you upload to your profile.
Alternatives for mobile devices (Android and iOS)
Since Qoob Stories is a desktop-only app, there are other options available for smartphones. It's crucial to remember to be ethical with other people's content , always citing the original author and asking for permission for commercial use.
Download on iPhone (iOS)
Due to App Store restrictions, options are limited. One alternative is StoriesDown , a web tool that lets you search for a user and download their active stories by tapping the download button and saving the file to your iOS gallery. Another option is the Quick Reposter app , which makes it easy to download images and videos using the post's link.
Download on Android
On Android, we have apps like IG Downloader ( Download Instagram videos ). The process involves copying the content link from Instagram, pasting it into the app, and starting the download. For stories, the Story Saver app is a popular option that lets you save the content directly to your camera roll after logging in.
Manual and advanced methods from the PC
If you don't want to install software, there are technical tricks to obtain the content:
- Images: The publication URL can be modified by removing the "taken-by" segment and replacing it with the image shortcut code, allowing the browser's traditional "Save As" function.
- Videos: Using the tool To inspect from the browser (F12), searching for the term .mp4 in the source code and opening that link in a new tab to download the file.
- Stories: Through browser extensions such as Chrome IG Storywhich allows you to view and download stories from any public profile, hashtags, or locations.
Having tools like Qoob Stories or manual methods allows you to recover lost content or save inspiration in an organized way. It's vital to always respect the privacy of private accounts and use these features within a framework of respect for the creator's intellectual property.
