How to take a screenshot without knowing it on Instagram

Relationships are an excellent feature on Instagram. The platform intrigues users by displaying Stories that entice them. Imagine seeing a story you want to view later and quickly taking a screenshot of it, only to have Instagram immediately notify the author of your action.

This can make someone feel like you have invaded their privacy.

Fortunately, this is no longer the case, as Instagram has phased out this feature. That said, you never know when this might change. And if you're already inclined to keep your activities private, this article will show you some methods to maintain true anonymity.

Why take anonymous screenshots?

There are many reasons why people take a screenshot of a person's history.

And contrary to what most people think, some serve legitimate purposes. For example:

• You may admire the clothes worn by the user and want to take a picture of them during your next shopping trip.
• You can use it as wallpaper.
• You like the photo and want to add it to your gallery.
• You want to share it in a group chat and discuss it with your friends.

Many users furrow their brows at the notification that someone has just taken a screenshot of their History. Of course, it doesn't matter if the reason for taking a screenshot is completely innocent.

Fortunately, there are many ways to make sure they can't find out.

Different ways to take screenshots without their knowledge

There are many ways to remain anonymous when taking screenshots on Instagram, regardless of company policy.

The good news is that they are not limited to phone users only.

Take advantage of Instagram

In addition to the mobile app, Instagram has a fully functional website that allows users to access the platform on a computer.

The best part is that their website is not limited to use only on a computer. You can also use it on your smartphone, even if the app is installed.

The website has similar functionality to the app and you can view Instagram Stories through it.

This is the easiest and safest way to take an Instagram Story screenshot without alerting users, and it also works for DM screenshots. Here's how to do it:

1. Go to Instagram Site In your browser and log in.
   
2. Go to "Instagram Stories" in the right corner.
   
3. Open the story you want to screenshot.
   
4. Take a screenshot using your favorite medium for screenshots.
   

The best way to take a screenshot is to use the built-in screenshot keyboard shortcut for your operating system.

If you are a Windows user, you can press "Ctrl + Shift + Print Screen" to take a screenshot of History. This will save the image to the clipboard and you can paste it into Paint, Photoshop and other image editing applications to modify and save it.

If you are a Mac user, you can press "Shift + Command + 3" to take a screenshot. In addition, you can click the thumbnail that appears on the screen and proceed to edit the screenshot.

Use airplane mode

This is an old method that is still useful for mobile users. It will help you take a screenshot of History without people knowing. Follow the following steps to do it.

1. Go to the story on Instagram that you want to screenshot (you can wait a few seconds for it to load).
   
2. Turn on airplane mode on your phone. Raise the control center from the bottom and select the Airplane Mode icon on your iPhone. On Android, you'll find it in Settings or in the notification bar.
   
3. Go back to the History you want to screenshot.
   
4. Hold down the Home and Side buttons at the same time if you're using an iPhone. Or press the Volume Down and Power buttons at the same time if you're using an Android phone.
   
5. You will find the preview at the bottom of the screen or at the top (depending on your device).
6. Select preview to edit the screenshot.
   
7. Tap "Save" to send the photo to the image gallery when finished.
   
8. Turn off airplane mode.
   

Keep in mind, however, that people will still know that you watched their Story.

Use a screen recorder

Here's one of the easiest ways to take screenshots of Stories on Instagram. There are several free screen recorders that you can download and use without Instagram's permission.

Here are the steps:

1. Start the screen recorder and begin recording.
   
2. Open the story you want to screenshot and record a copy of it.
   

Weaving workshop It is perfect for seamless screen recording on your desktop computer. You can record the entire screen or the current tab. Best of all, you can record a selfie next to it and even include a voice memo.

There are many screen recorders available for iOS and Android devices. You could download AZ Screen Recorder on Android and Record this for iphone. Both apps can be downloaded for free from the PlayStore and App Store.

Use Story Saving

Story Saver helps you download stories directly to your phone's gallery. It is available on iOS (Saving history instantly) and Android (Saving History for Android).

Saving history on iOS

1. Go to the "Stories" section of the app.
2. Find the story you want to download.
   
3. Click the three dots in the lower right corner of the screen.
   
4. Select "Save", "Save to camera roll" or "Save to downloads".
   

If you choose the latter, go to the bottom of the app to access all downloaded stories on Instagram.

Saving History for Android

To use this app on your phone, you must log in to your account on Instagram. Once logged in, you will find all Stories from your Instagram account.

1. Tap the thumbnail to view the history.
   
2. Select the vertical three dots, then click "save" to save the image or video.
   

If you download this app to your phone, it will automatically display all your saved collections in a folder in your gallery.

Method of last resort

If you are afraid of using third-party software, afraid of being caught, or don't care much about image quality, there is another option.

You can always use another device to take a screenshot. While it won't technically be a screenshot, and the quality will clearly suffer, it's an easy way to save something you want to look at again in your gallery - so no one will know.

Avoid self-notification on Instagram

Although these methods help take a screenshot without the Instagram user's knowledge, you should never use screenshots for illegal purposes. This may trigger bots on Instagram that may start tracking your unknown activities.

Additional frequently asked questions

Does Instagram ever notify users when someone takes a screenshot?

Although the social media sharing platform doesn't notify users that someone has taken a quick snapshot of their story, they do warn about this type of activity when it happens in DM. If you take a screenshot of a disappearing video or photo in DM, it will alert the user by displaying a small dashed circle icon.

Take an anonymous screenshot on Instagram

These methods can help if you want to remain anonymous when taking a screenshot on Instagram. While you can take multiple screenshots in a matter of seconds, it's best to do so responsibly. Even better, these methods will help you save screenshots of your DM messages, which for now is the action that triggers notifications on Instagram.

Have you tried to take a history screenshot in the past? Have you encountered any challenges? Which of these methods will you try in the future? Tell us in the comments section below.