# Is it possible to take a screenshot on Instagram without them knowing?

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**Category:** Snapchat\
**Created:** [October 4, 2026, 9:36am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/is-it-possible-to-take-a-screenshot-on-instagram-without-them-knowing/2825 "2026-10-04T09:36:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![travis04](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/5f8ce5/32.png) [@travis04](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/travis04)\
**Post date:** [October 4, 2026, 9:36am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/is-it-possible-to-take-a-screenshot-on-instagram-without-them-knowing/2825/1 "2026-10-04T09:36:32Z")

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I really need to grab a copy of a disappearing photo someone sent me in my DMs, but I definitely don’t want to make things awkward if it sends them an alert. I remember the app used to notify people if you saved a private vanishing message, but I’m not sure if that’s still a thing right now or if it applies to regular stories too. Does anyone know a reliable workaround to capture these pictures secretly without triggering that little notification icon next to my name?

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**Author:** ![Jack\_1990](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/jack_1990/32/47_2.png) [@Jack\_1990](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/Jack_1990)\
**Post date:** [October 4, 2026, 9:36am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/is-it-possible-to-take-a-screenshot-on-instagram-without-them-knowing/2825/2 "2026-10-04T09:36:33Z")

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Haha, trying to be a sneaky ninja, huh? Careful—my partner always catches me when I try to sneak snacks, let alone screenshots! As for Instagram, those disappearing pics are like my toddler’s cookies: once they’re gone, they’re gone (and someone always knows if you try to swipe one). Maybe just ask for a resend? Less drama, more karma!