Facebook Stories disappear after 24 hours, just like Instagram Stories. If you need to save a Facebook Story — whether a friend's update, a brand's announcement, or your own Story — here's the complete 2026 guide.
Can You Download Facebook Stories?
Facebook doesn't provide a native Story download button. You can replay your own Stories from the Archive section, but you can't save them as video files directly from the app.
Our tool accesses public Facebook Story content through Facebook's CDN, allowing you to save Stories as MP4 (video) or JPEG (photo) files before they expire.
What Facebook Stories Can You Save?
- Public profile Stories (from accounts set to "Public" audience)
- Public Page Stories
- Stories from private profiles (Friends-only or Me-only visibility)
- Stories from accounts you don't follow (if the account restricts story viewing)
Step 1: Get the Facebook Story URL
On mobile (Facebook app): 1. Open the Story you want to save 2. Tap the three-dot menu (···) at the bottom-right 3. Tap "Copy link"
On desktop (facebook.com): 1. Click on the Story to open it 2. Copy the URL from your browser's address bar
Story URLs look like: https://www.facebook.com/stories/username/123456789/
Step 2: Open indirici.net
Go to our Facebook Video Saver in your browser. This works on iPhone (Safari), Android (Chrome), and PC (any browser).
Step 3: Paste and Save
Paste the Story URL into the input field and tap or click Save. Our tool processes the Story and shows the download option.
Step 4: Download
Tap Save to download the Story as an MP4 (video) or JPEG (photo) to your device.
iPhone users: Files save to the Files app → Downloads. Move to Camera Roll via Files → Share → Save Video/Image.
Android users: Files save to the Downloads folder, visible in your Gallery under Downloads.
PC users: Files save directly to your Downloads folder.
Act Quickly — Stories Expire in 24 Hours
Facebook Stories are only visible for 24 hours from posting. Once they expire, they cannot be recovered through our tool (or any tool). If you see a Story you want to save, do it within the 24-hour window.
Video vs. Photo Stories
- Video (up to 20 seconds) — Saved as MP4
- Photo — Saved as JPEG
Conclusion
Saving Facebook Stories in 2026 requires acting within 24 hours. Copy the Story link from the Facebook app, paste into indirici.net, and download before it expires. Works on all devices with no login required. The tool handles both photo and video Stories automatically.