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by Michelle
Updated on Sep 18, 2026
On Instagram, you can watch many live videos. But these live broadcasts disappear after they end unless the creator shares them. If you want to download Instagram live videos or screen record a live stream to save it locally, you've come to the right place. This article will introduce the most effective methods to help you download or record these videos on your PC. Install the video tool below to get started:
đź”” You can save your own live broadcast directly to your phone's camera roll. Once you end your live stream, you will see the Download Video option. Tap on it to download the video to your phone.
Instagram is a popular media-sharing platform where you can share and like videos and photos. However, to protect copyright, Instagram does not provide a built-in option for viewers to download photos and videos, including live broadcasts. Unless the creator shares the live video to their profile, the content disappears once the stream ends. Because of this, many people want to download Instagram live videos for offline viewing. The good news is that there are several practical ways to do this. Read on to learn how to save Instagram Live videos efficiently.
Instagram Live Video Downloader and Recorder
WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is a feature-rich program that helps you download and record live streaming videos from Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and many other websites. It's simple to use and supports high-quality output. Now, download this software for free to archive your favorite live videos.
Disclaimer:Â The methods mentioned in this article to download Instagram live videos are for personal fair use only. WonderFox does not advocate any copyright infringement behavior, please ensure your actions are legal in your country.
This is a general method for downloading streaming videos and is especially useful for downloading Instagram Live videos. Since there's a chance you won't be able to rewatch live videos on Instagram, it's recommended that you start recording the video as soon as the creator goes live.
Recording streaming video requires a professional streaming video recorder. Here I recommend a versatile software too: WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro, which can record videos and save them in high quality. Here are the detailed steps on how to save Instagram Live videos using this program.
💡 This software can also be used to download Instagram videos. Jump to # Method Two to see more details.
Before start, please free downloadfree download the software.
Step 1: Launch WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro and open "Recorder".
Step 2: In the Screen Recorder, select Custom mode to choose the recording area. You can also use Full-screen mode to capture your entire desktop.
Then, adjust the recording settings to your liking - format, quality, frame rate, and GPU acceleration.
Next, select the Desktop audio source to record the audio.
Finally, set an output folder at the bottom of the program.
Step 3: Click "REC" to start recording. After the live streaming ends, press the hotkey "Ctrl+F1" to stop recording.
💡 The following methods apply to non-live video from a broadcaster's profile. You cannot download live streams while they are still broadcasting.
If the creator shares the finished live video to their profile, you can use a third-party video downloader to download the video via the URL. Here I will use WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro mentioned in Method 1 to show you how to download Instagram live videos.
Before start, please free downloadfree download the software.
Step 1: Play the desired live video on Instagram and copy the full URL of the video.
Step 2: Run WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro and open "Downloader". Click "+ New Download" and paste the copied URL into the input box, then click "Analyze". Wait a few seconds until the download option for the video appears. Select the video you want and click "OK" to add it to the download list.
Step 3: Click "Download All" to start downloading.
You can also install a browser extension to save Instagram Live videos. Here is a commonly used option, Video DownloadHelper. Let's see how it works.
Step 1: Search for Video DownloadHelper in Chrome Web Store > Add to Chrome > Add extension. Then wait for it to install on your browser. It is recommended that you pin this extension to your menu bar.
Step 2: Go to Instagram and play the live video you want to download.
Step 3: The extension will auto-detect downloadable videos and you will see the extension icon change from gray to color. Click on the extension and select your preferred video to download.
No. Instagram doesn't send notifications when you record a live stream of someone or when others capture your live. You can record any live session on screen with ease.
Mac users can use the built-in QuickTime Player to screen record a live video on Instagram, and iPhone users can enable the "Screen Recording" feature in Control Center to start a screen recording. Similarly, Android users can use the default screen recording function to record Instagram live.
To record a live stream without comments, you can ask the streamer to disable the comment. Alternatively, if the creator later shares the live video to their profile, you can download the replay directly via a link, which will not include any comments.
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I hope the three methods provided in this article are helpful to you. If you have other good methods, you are welcome to share them with us.
I write about multimedia topics, including video and audio conversion, compression, editing, and downloading. I joined WonderFox in 2020, and my goal is to help readers solve everyday tech problems more easily. In this article, I have shared three efficient methods to download Instagram live videos, including recording real-time live streams and downloading the replay directly. Hope you find them useful!
I write about multimedia topics, including video and audio conversion, compression, editing, and downloading. I joined WonderFox in 2020, and my goal is to help readers solve everyday tech problems more easily. In this article, I have shared three efficient methods to download Instagram live videos, including recording real-time live streams and downloading the replay directly. Hope you find them useful!
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