📥Telegram Downloader - Message & Media

Advanced Telegram Downloader API 2025 - Complete Message History & Media Extraction from Telegram Channels/Groups with Unlimited Access. Download Photos, Videos, Documents, Audio Files & Extract 23+ Metadata Fields Including Message ID, Timestamp, Sender Info, View Counts, Reply Counts, Forward Counts, Reactions, Pinned Status, Service Actions, Forward Tracking, Forum Topics, and Sender Intelligence for Market Research, Data Analysis, Competitor Analysis, Customer Feedback Collection, Content Strategy Research, Social Media Monitoring, Crisis Management, and AI Training Data Collection.

🚀 Why Our Telegram Downloader is the ULTIMATE Message History & Media Extraction Engine for 2025

• 🔍 UNLIMITED MESSAGE HISTORY EXTRACTION - The ONLY scraper that downloads unlimited message history from any public channel/group with 99.9% accuracy using advanced scraper technology
• 📊 COMPREHENSIVE MESSAGE INTELLIGENCE - Get 23+ metadata fields per message including reactions, forwards, replies, views, sender details, service actions, forum topic information, and source tracking
• ⚡ REAL-TIME MASS MESSAGE PROCESSING - Extract 15-50 messages per second with live progress tracking and instant media download for high-volume data extraction
• 📱 AUTOMATIC MEDIA DOWNLOAD & STORAGE - Download photos, videos, documents, audio files with automatic cloud storage and URL generation for complete content preservation
• 🏢 ENTERPRISE-GRADE MESSAGE API - Handle 1M+ message histories with professional data validation, concurrent processing, and structured JSON output for enterprise use

⚡ How to Extract Telegram Messages in 4 Simple Steps

Start extracting unlimited Telegram message history today - No coding required!

1. 📱 Choose Media Download Mode - Select what files to download: photos only, all media types, or text-only extraction with automatic cloud storage and direct download URLs
2. 🎯 Enter Target Channel/Group - Simply paste any public Telegram channel/group link (@channelname or https://t.me/channelname) into our unlimited message extractor and data scraper
3. 📅 Set Date Range (Optional) - Choose extraction timeframe: complete history, specific date, or relative period (e.g., "7 days", "1 month") for targeted message extraction
4. 🚀 Start Unlimited Message Extraction - Watch our ultimate Telegram scraper extract unlimited message history in real-time with complete progress tracking and 23+ metadata fields

Sample Input Configuration

{
  "download_medias": "image",
  "telegram_target": "https://t.me/Apify_Actor",
  "start_date": "7 days"
}

📥 Input Configuration

Required Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description	Example
download_medias	string	Select what medias to download from messages (text only, text + images, or text + all media)	"text" (text only) | "image" (text + images) | "all" (text + all media)
telegram_target	string	Paste your Telegram Group/Channel identifier	@techcommunity or https://t.me/techcommunity

Optional Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description	Example
start_date	string	Extract messages from this date to present	"none", "2024-01-15" or "30 days"

Date Format Options

• Complete History: "none" - Extract all messages from channel creation with unlimited access (any date range >100 years defaults to complete history)
• Absolute Date: YYYY-MM-DD (e.g., "2024-01-15") - Extract messages from specific date to present
• Relative Period: N days/weeks/months/years (e.g., "7 days", "2 months") - Extract recent message history

📤 Message Data Output Format & API Response

Structured Message Data Schema

Each extracted message contains the following comprehensive data fields for message intelligence:

Field	Type	Description
id	integer	Telegram message unique identifier
type	string	Type of message (regular, service, unknown)
date	string	ISO formatted timestamp when the message was sent
text	string	Text content of the message
sender	string	Username or name of message sender
silent	boolean	Whether message was sent silently
pinned	boolean	Whether message is pinned
view_count	integer	Number of views for the message
reply_count	integer	Number of replies to the message
forward_count	integer	Number of times message was forwarded
reply_to	integer	ID of message this is replying to
album_id	integer	Messages with same album_id belong to the same album
reactions	object	Message reactions (emoji to count mapping)
forward_info	object	Details about message forwarding
topic_name	string	Name of the forum topic (if message is in a forum topic)
service_type	string	Type of service action (e.g., Chat Add User, Pin Message, etc.)
service_info	string	Additional information about the service action
media_url	string	Downloaded media file URL from Apify storage, or empty string if no media
source_id	integer	Unique identifier of the channel or group where the message was extracted from
source_name	string	Name of the channel or group where the message was extracted from
source_type	string	Type of the source (Channel, Group, etc.)
processor	string	URL of the Apify actor that processed this data
processed_at	string	ISO formatted timestamp when the message was processed

Forward Information Object Structure

The forward_info object contains detailed forwarding information:

Field	Type	Description
date	string	ISO formatted timestamp of original message
from_id	integer	ID of the original message sender
from_name	string	Name of the original message sender
message_id	integer	ID of the original message in the source

Example Output:

{
  "id": 12345,
  "type": "Regular",
  "date": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
  "text": "Message content here...",
  "sender": "@username",
  "silent": false,
  "pinned": false,
  "view_count": 1250,
  "reply_count": 12,
  "forward_count": 45,
  "reply_to": 12340,
  "album_id": null,
  "reactions": {
    "👍": 15,
    "❤️": 8
  },
  "forward_info": {
    "date": "2024-01-14T09:15:00Z",
    "from_id": 98765,
    "from_name": "Original Channel",
    "message_id": 54321
  },
  "topic_name": "General Discussion",
  "service_type": "Topic Create",
  "service_info": "New Discussion Topic",
  "media_url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/.../photo.jpg",
  "source_id": 1146915409,
  "source_name": "Binance Official",
  "source_type": "Channel",
  "processor": "https://apify.com/agentx/telegram-download",
  "processed_at": "2024-01-15T10:35:00Z"
}

Export Formats

• JSON - Complete structured data with all metadata
• Dataset API - Programmatic access via Apify Client
• Cloud Storage - Media files automatically uploaded to Apify KVS

🔌 Integration Guides

🆔 Actor ID (Copy for platforms):

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Ⓜ️ Make.com Setup:

1. Login to Make.com (Get Credits)
2. Add module "Run an Actor"
3. Turn 'Map' on - right side of the 'Actor*'
4. Paste Actor ID - from above
5. Click the '🔄 Refresh' - left side of Map
6. Input JSON* - Modify the parameters as needed
7. Set "Run synchronously" to YES
8. Add module "Get Dataset Items" - receive the result
9. In Dataset ID* select defaultDatasetId

🎱 N8N.io Setup:

1. Add 'Run an Actor and get dataset' - from the apify node
2. Actor → By ID → Paste Actor ID - from above
3. Input JSON - Modify the parameters as needed

{
  "start_date": "7 days",
  "download_medias": "image",
  "telegram_target": "https://t.me/binance_announcements"
}

💰 Telegram Message Extractor Pricing - Affordable & Transparent

Pay-per-Event Model

Event Type	Price	Description
Actor Usage	$0.0001	Charged for Actor runtime. Cost depends on resource consumption during execution.
Message Extract	$0.000296	Complete message extraction with 23+ metadata fields (reactions, forwards, sender info, etc.)
File Download	$0.00085	Automatic media file download and cloud storage with direct URL generation

Comparison with Alternatives

Feature	Our Tool	ScrapingBee	Bright Data	ParseHub	Savings
Message Extraction	$0.000296 ⭐	$0.15/1K	$0.25/1K	$0.40/1K	70-99% cheaper
Data Completeness	✅ 23+ Fields ⭐	❌ 8 Fields	❌ 12 Fields	❌ 10 Fields	2-3x More Data
Processing Speed	✅ 15-50 msg/sec ⭐	⚠️ 5/sec	⚠️ 8/sec	⚠️ 3/sec	5-20x Faster
Media Download	✅ Auto Cloud Storage	❌ Manual	❌ Basic	⚠️ Limited	Unlimited Access
Real-time Processing	✅ Live Data ⭐	❌ No	⚠️ Limited	⚠️ Limited	Live Processing
API Integration	✅ Enterprise ⭐	❌ Manual	❌ Basic	⚠️ Basic	Automated Workflow
Batch Processing	✅ Unlimited ⭐	❌ Manual	⚠️ Limited	⚠️ Limited	High Volume Ready
Telegram Specialization	✅ Native Support	❌ Generic	❌ Generic	❌ Generic	Telegram Optimized

📈 Performance & Message Data Processing Capabilities

• High-Speed Message Extraction - Process 15-50 messages per second with optimized performance and concurrent processing for maximum efficiency
• Intelligent Processing - Smart rate limiting, retry mechanisms, and automatic pagination for optimal performance and reliability
• Unlimited Message Volume - Handle 1M+ message histories with memory-efficient processing and enterprise scalability for large-scale data extraction
• Complete Historical Access - Extract message data back to channel creation with no time limitations and 100+ years of message history support
• Multiple Data Formats - Handle text messages, media files, service actions, and system notifications with comprehensive data coverage
• Error Recovery - Smart retry mechanisms and intelligent failover for maximum reliability and 99.9% uptime guarantee
• Real-time Monitoring - Live progress tracking with message previews and extraction statistics for complete transparency

⁉️ Telegram Extractor Troubleshooting Guide

"No available data" Error

• Check telegram_target format (use @ prefix for usernames)
• Verify channel is public and accessible
• Try different date ranges
• Some channels may be temporarily unavailable or under moderation
• Ensure the channel has recent activity within your date range

Media Download Failures

• Large files may timeout - use "image" mode for faster processing
• Some media may be restricted by channel settings - this is normal behavior
• Network connectivity issues may cause intermittent failures
• Some media formats may not be supported

Telegram-Specific Challenges

• Telegram's privacy policies may restrict certain channel types
• Some channels may have disabled media downloads
• Telegram's algorithm may prioritize certain content types
• Regional restrictions may affect Telegram channel availability
• Some channels may require special permissions

Performance Optimization

• Telegram processes better with public channels
• Avoid processing during Telegram's peak usage hours
• Some channels may take longer due to privacy settings
• Consider processing different channel types separately
• Use appropriate media modes for your needs

Data Quality Issues

• Channel metadata quality varies by type and privacy settings
• Some channels may have incomplete or inaccurate information
• Telegram's automatic categorization may not always be accurate
• Channel information may be limited for some accounts
• Some channels may have restricted public information
• Media quality depends on original source and channel settings

🏦 How to Use Telegram Message Extractor for Business Growth

• 🚀 AI Agent Development & Training Revolution - Deploy comprehensive Telegram conversation datasets for LangChain, CrewAI, and custom AI systems with high-quality message data that improves chatbot model accuracy and reduces training time significantly
• 📈 Real-Time Market Intelligence & Sentiment Engine - Deploy AI-driven market research systems that monitor Telegram channels for competitor analysis, customer sentiment tracking, and market trend prediction, reducing research time and improving business decisions
• 🎯 Educational Content Intelligence & Learning Optimization - Transform Telegram educational content into accessible insights for academic research, content curation, and learning analytics, ensuring educational compliance while reducing manual research costs
• 🌍 Social Media Crisis Prevention & Brand Monitoring - Create comprehensive brand monitoring systems that analyze Telegram conversations in real-time for crisis management, audience engagement insights, and reputation protection
• 💼 Enterprise Communication Intelligence & Business Optimization - Process Telegram data for business intelligence, customer insights, and strategic decision-making with automatic data aggregation and analysis, improving communication efficiency
• 🔮 Competitive Intelligence & Market Research Engine - Extract insights from competitor channels, industry discussions, and customer feedback for strategic decision-making and product development optimization
• 🔍 Compliance & Legal Archival - Download complete message histories for legal discovery, regulatory compliance, and audit trail requirements

🏆 Success Stories

"We use this tool to monitor 50+ cryptocurrency channels and extract market sentiment data daily. It processes thousands of messages per hour, capturing reactions, forward counts, and engagement metrics. The bulk download feature saves us 6+ hours of manual work each day, and the 23+ metadata fields give us deep insights into market psychology. We've improved our trading accuracy by tracking which messages get the most engagement." — Crypto Trader, Singapore

"As a market researcher, I need to analyze conversations across 200+ Telegram channels covering different industries. This tool extracts all the data I need in one go, including message metadata, media files, and sender information. The automated processing handles 10,000+ messages per extraction, and the JSON export integrates seamlessly with our analytics platform. It's been a game-changer for our research efficiency, reducing data collection time from weeks to hours." — Market Research Analyst, London

"Our PR team uses this to monitor brand mentions across 100+ Telegram channels and track customer sentiment in real-time. The automated extraction processes messages 24/7, alerting us to potential crises within minutes. We can download complete conversation threads with media files, giving us full context for brand mentions. The tool has helped us respond to potential PR issues 3x faster than before." — PR Manager, New York

"I run a content curation business and need to extract educational content from 150+ Telegram channels daily. This tool handles the heavy lifting, processing 5,000+ messages per day and downloading all media files automatically. The cloud storage feature gives me direct URLs for all content, and the metadata helps me categorize content by topic and engagement level. I can now focus on content analysis and distribution instead of manual data collection." — Content Creator, Berlin

"Our startup uses this for competitive intelligence, monitoring 75+ competitor channels to understand their strategies and market positioning. The tool extracts complete message histories with all metadata, including sender information and engagement metrics. The data export feature integrates perfectly with our analytics platform, and we can track competitor content performance over time. This has given us valuable insights into market trends and competitor behavior." — Business Intelligence Analyst, Tokyo

"As a compliance officer, I need to archive communication records from 30+ company Telegram channels for regulatory purposes. This tool helps us maintain complete audit trails with full message history, media files, and metadata. The automated extraction ensures we never miss any communications, and the structured data format makes it easy to search and retrieve specific messages during audits. We've reduced compliance reporting time by 70% while improving accuracy." — Compliance Officer, Sydney

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🏆 Certifications & Trust

• ✅ Enterprise Ready - Used by Fortune 500 companies and content marketing agencies
• ✅ GDPR Compliant - EU data protection standards and privacy regulations
• ✅ High Availability - 99.9% uptime with reliable cloud infrastructure
• ✅ Regular Updates - Continuous maintenance for platform changes and new features

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