IG Does Not Notify & How to Screen Record IG Story? (Mobile)

I wouldn't be surprised if you have the idea of screen recording IG story. The 24-hour limit for shared photos and videos makes a challenge to preserve exciting moments.

The demand for recording prompts inquiries. People are asking: will IG notify people when screen recording? How to start screen recording?

Wait up. You will definitely get a satisfactory answer. Let's start with the notification issue, as it's a frequent point of confusion.

Does IG Notify When You Screen Record a Story?

No. IG will not alert the original poster when people trying to screen record a Story.

People feel confused mainly because of two reasons.

One is that Instagram did run a test of screenshot alert for Stories a few years ago. And the text read like this: “Next time you take a screenshot or screen recording, the person who posted the story will be able to see.”

Source: Instagram Is Telling People If You Screenshot Their Story by scarymommy

However, the final release of this feature is not present due to negative user feedback. The outdated info is floating around and pluzze people.

Another reason is that people mix up the notification feature with DM. Instagram will notify the sender when someone takes a screenshot or recording the things in Direct Message, in particular, when the Vanish Mode is activated.

Well, this DM feature get updated now. Instagram not only notifies but also blocks screenshots of images and videos in DMs.

Further Points

Although IG will not notify the recording behavior of Stories, you should respect others’ privacy and copyrighted content. Avoid sharing or reposting screen-recorded content without permission; otherwise you may have legal consequences.

How to Screen Record IG Story on iPhone/Android?

Actually, screen recording Instagram isn't limited to stories. Media like posts, Reels, and live videos can also be captured. These methods, exemplified by IG Stories, will show you how to screen record on iPhone and Android devices.

For iPhone: Record IG with Built-in Screen Recorder

Using the native tool is the most convenient way for screen recording - free and no installation. You can start with:

Step 1. Swipe down the iPhone screen to access the Control Center.

Step 2. Press and hold the record button.

Step 3. Turn on the microphone.

Step 4. Tap Start Recording.

You will see a red pill-shaped indicator in the top-left corner.

Step 5. Switch to Instagram.

Step 6. Tap a profile picture with a colorful ring at the top of your Home feed to view the full-screen IG story.

Step 7. To stop recording, tap the red indicator.

For Android: Record IG with Built-in Screen Recorder

Since Android phones have many brands, the tool names and locations of might be different. But the steps are largely similar.

Step 1. Swipe down and find Screen Record in Quick Settings/Quick Panel.

Step 2. Tap it and turn on Record audio.

Step 3. Choose audio source, such as Device audio and microphone.

Step 4. Go to Instagram and open an IG story.

Step 5. Stop via the notification bar.

For Any Mobile:Record with Third-party Apps

You should consider a third-party screen recorder app if you want high-quality videos. Some apps support capturing video in 4K resolution if your device supports it.

Besides, mobile storage matters too. The recording file can be large and will fill up your phone. Using apps like Loom, you can save the recording to the cloud and get a shareable link.

See how to screen record Instagram story with high quality.

Step 1. Install Loom from Google Play or Apple App Store.

Step 2. Open the app, then tap Screen > Record Screen.

Step 3. A window will appear instantly. Tap Start Broadcast.

Step 4. Go to IG Story to record the content.

Step 5. As you finished, tap the notification bar to accee your video in Loom.

The recording will be uploaded to Loom's cloud storage automatically and will be saved to your Loom account online. To get the shared link, you can access the video library > open the video > tap the Share button.

Can You Screen Record Instagram Video Without Notifications?

Yes. Instagram does not send notifications when recording but not the case for DMs. IG has blocked the ability to capture photos and videos sent via DM. If you screen record DMs, it often results in a black screen.

Possible method you can try: screen record IG video on PC.

Step 1. Go to instagram.com via a web browser. Log into your account.

Step 2. Install Kingshiper Screen Recorder on your computer.

Step 3. Choose full screen in mode and click Record.

The tool will capture the entire screen including the browser with IG opened.

Always remember: just because you can screen record silently doesn’t mean you should misuse it. Respect others’ privacy when saving or sharing content.