Instagram Live videos are one of the most authentic content formats on the platform — but also one of the most ephemeral. After a Live ends, it's only available for replay for a limited time. Here's how to save Instagram Live videos in 2026.
How Long Are Instagram Live Replays Available?
As of 2026, Instagram keeps Live replays available for 30 days after the broadcast ends. After 30 days, the replay is automatically deleted.
Additionally, the host can delete the replay at any time, or choose not to share it as a replay at all.
Method 1: Save Your Own Live Video (For Hosts)
If you hosted the Instagram Live, you have the easiest option:
During the Live: 1. At the end of your broadcast, tap End 2. Instagram will ask if you want to Share to IGTV — this saves the full replay permanently 3. Select Share to make it available on your profile
After the Live: Go to your profile and find the replay in your Video tab or IGTV section. Then use our Instagram Reels Saver to download the IGTV video.
You can also use Instagram's built-in option: Go to the Live replay, tap the three-dot menu, and select Save to camera roll.
Method 2: Save a Public Live Replay (For Viewers)
Step 1: Find the replay
After the Live ends, the replay appears on the host's profile (if they chose to share it). It shows as a video post with a Live label, or in their IGTV section.
Step 2: Copy the video URL
On desktop: Open the replay and copy the URL from your browser address bar. On mobile: Tap the three-dot menu and select Copy link.
Step 3: Use indirici.net
Go to indirici.net/instagram-reels-saver, paste the URL, and click Save. Instagram Live replays are treated as IGTV/video content and download the same way.
What If the Live Replay Isn't Saved to the Profile?
- Only people who watched the original Live saw it
- Once the temporary replay window closes, it cannot be retrieved
- No tool can recover a Live that was never saved as a replay
Live Video Quality
Instagram Live videos are streamed in real-time and are typically lower quality than regular posted videos — usually 720p. Our tool downloads at the maximum available quality.
Does the Host Know You Saved Their Live?
No. Our tool downloads the publicly available replay video without interacting with Instagram's notification system.
Conclusion
Saving Instagram Live videos requires acting before the 30-day expiry window. If you're the host, use Instagram's built-in save feature. For public replays from other accounts, use indirici.net's Instagram video downloader within the 30-day window. Free, no login, works on all devices.