Instagram Video Scraper API

Extract video, audio, and metadata from any public Instagram post or Reel in seconds. Built for developers, AI pipelines, and automation workflows.

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What does Instagram Video Scraper API do?

Instagram Video Scraper API extracts complete media assets and metadata from public Instagram posts. Provide a single video URL, get back:

• 🎬 Direct video download link (MP4)
• 🎵 Direct audio download link (MP4 wrapper, audio only)
• 📊 Full metadata — title, engagement stats, author info, timestamps
• ⚡ Instant results — typically completes in 5-15 seconds

Perfect for AI training data collection, content analysis pipelines, and automation workflows that need reliable access to Instagram media without authentication complexity.

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What can this API extract?

Field	Type	Description
url	string	Original Instagram post URL
code	string	Shortcode identifier (e.g., "DULBkEngpxg")
pk / id	string	Unique post identifier
title	string	Post caption/title text
img	string	Thumbnail image CDN URL
videoUrl	string	Direct MP4 video download link
audioUrl	string	Direct audio stream URL (MP4 wrapper, audio only)
createTime	number	Unix timestamp of post creation
likeCount	number	Number of likes
commentCount	number	Number of comments
userPk	string	Author's unique ID
userName	string	Author's username
userFullName	string	Author's display name
avatarUri	string	Author's profile picture URL
timestamp	string	ISO 8601 timestamp of extraction
errMsg	string	Error message (if any)

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Quick Start

Option 1: No-Code (Apify Console)

The easiest way to get started without writing any code:

1. Sign up for a free Apify account at console.apify.com
2. Open Instagram Video Scraper API
3. Paste your Instagram video URL(s) in the input field
4. Click the "Start" button to run the scraper
5. Download your results in JSON, CSV, or Excel format from the Storage tab

💡 Tip: You can add multiple URLs at once by separating them with commas or line breaks.

Option 2: API Integration

For developers who want to integrate into their applications:

1. Get your API token

Sign up at Apify Console and copy your API token from the Integrations page.

2. Make a request

cURL:

curl -X POST 'https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/apple_yang/instagram-video-scraper-api/runs?token=YOUR_TOKEN' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
    "videoUrls": ["https://www.instagram.com/p/DULBkEngpxg"]
  }'

JavaScript:

const { ApifyClient } = require('apify-client');
const client = new ApifyClient({ token: 'YOUR_TOKEN' });

const run = await client.actor('apple_yang/instagram-video-scraper-api').call({
  videoUrls: ['https://www.instagram.com/p/DULBkEngpxg']
});

const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
console.log(items[0].videoUrl);  // Direct video link

Python:

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient('YOUR_TOKEN')
run = client.actor('apple_yang/instagram-video-scraper-api').call(
    run_input={'videoUrls': ['https://www.instagram.com/p/DULBkEngpxg']}
)

for item in client.dataset(run['defaultDatasetId']).iterate_items():
    print(item['videoUrl'])  # Direct video link

3. Download your data

Retrieve results via API or download from the Apify Console in JSON, CSV, or Excel format.

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Input

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
videoUrls	array of strings	✅ Yes	List of Instagram post URLs to extract

Input example

{
  "videoUrls": [
    "https://www.instagram.com/p/DULBkEngpxg"
  ]
}

💡 Tip: You can provide multiple URLs in the array to process several videos in one API call.

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Output

Results are returned as a JSON array. Download via API or export as JSON, CSV, or Excel.

Output example

[
  {
    "url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DULBkEngpxg",
    "code": "DULBkEngpxg",
    "pk": "3822155585659509856",
    "id": "3822155585659509856_1545072991",
    "title": "Oh god",
    "img": "https://scontent-iad6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/624989522_1998346944230660_5244501345448463403_n.jpg...",
    "videoUrl": "https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/o1/v/t2/f2/m367/AQPgYedK4JszPnig1iXW4hXOgkP6_6GDfVY303oU2blf3dE28b_S8_ChwREoCt-2Y_Qe0qZSXA_Gx8QzGCetHXvG3AkiXx4BFTlSxYY.mp4...",
    "audioUrl": "https://scontent-iad6-1.cdninstagram.com/o1/v/t2/f2/m78/AQPMm_zFhZ17YQ26FzMFYSO4lO8Q59xYUwSxKgW6xQFgtlDJ8qqZi0kBTLkgnpyt6zsU7gjOUb9X-vm7yiQImF2J5IUMYWquQ1OqSNE.mp4...",
    "createTime": 1769856503,
    "likeCount": 421546,
    "commentCount": 2728,
    "userPk": "1545072991",
    "userName": "kamil_szymczak",
    "userFullName": "Kamil Szymczak",
    "avatarUri": "https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-19/589181294_18543149641048992_1930633461376333251_n.jpg...",
    "errMsg": "",
    "timestamp": "2026-04-01T02:20:50.958Z"
  }
]

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How much does it cost?

Pay-per-result pricing — only pay for successful extractions.

Apify Tier	Price per 1,000 results	Best for
Free	$2.50	Testing, small projects
Starter	$2.00	Individual developers
Scale	$1.50	Growing teams
Business	$1.00	High-volume operations

Free to start

The Apify Free plan includes $5 in compute credits monthly, allowing you to extract approximately 2,000 videos for free every month.

Cost example

Videos extracted	Free tier	Starter tier	Scale tier	Business tier
1,000	$2.50	$2.00	$1.50	$1.00
10,000	$25.00	$20.00	$15.00	$10.00
100,000	$250.00	$200.00	$150.00	$100.00

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Use cases

🤖 AI & Machine Learning

• Build video understanding models
• Train audio classification systems
• Create multimodal datasets

📊 Content Analysis

• Extract audio for transcription services
• Analyze engagement patterns
• Build content recommendation engines

🔄 Automation Pipelines

• Auto-download creator content
• Archive viral videos for research
• Feed media into processing workflows

🎵 Audio Processing

• Isolate music tracks from Reels
• Analyze audio signatures
• Build music recognition systems

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Important notes

URL availability

The videoUrl and audioUrl links are provided directly from Instagram's CDN and are typically stable, but may become invalid if Instagram changes their infrastructure. We recommend downloading media files promptly after extraction to ensure availability. For transcription workflows, the extracted text data remains permanently accessible.

Public content only

This API only works with publicly accessible Instagram posts. Private accounts, stories, and content requiring authentication cannot be accessed.

Rate limiting

Requests are processed through Apify's infrastructure with built-in proxy rotation to ensure reliable access. Large batches may take longer to complete.

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FAQ

Is it legal to scrape Instagram videos?

This API only extracts publicly available data that users have chosen to share openly. We do not access private content or personal data.

However, you should be aware that:

• Results may contain personal data protected by GDPR and other regulations
• You should only scrape data you have a legitimate reason to use
• Downloaded media should be used in compliance with copyright laws
• When in doubt, consult legal counsel

Read more about web scraping legality.

What if a URL fails?

If a video is deleted, private, or unavailable, that specific URL will return an error in the errMsg field. Other URLs in your batch will continue processing normally.

Can I extract from Reels?

Yes. This API works with both regular Instagram posts (/p/) and Reels (/reel/).

Do you offer custom solutions?

For high-volume needs, custom features, or enterprise integrations, contact us to discuss tailored solutions.

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Support

We're committed to making your experience smooth and productive. Whether you're just getting started or running large-scale operations, we're here to help:

Get in touch for anything:

• 🐛 Found a bug? — Let us know what went wrong and we'll fix it quickly
• 💡 Need a feature? — Tell us what would make your workflow better
• ❓ Have questions? — Stuck on something? Ask us anything about using the API
• 🚀 Hit a limitation? — If our current setup doesn't quite fit your needs, let's talk
• 🏢 Enterprise needs? — High-volume requirements, custom integrations, or tailored solutions — we can build it

📧 Contact us: support@transcript365.com

We read every email and typically respond within 24 hours. Don't hesitate to reach out — your feedback helps us improve!

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Built for developers who need reliable Instagram media extraction without the complexity.