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Facebook Post Downloader

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Facebook Post Downloader

Facebook Post Downloader

Get comprehensive Facebook post data including videos, photos & reels. Each post returns metadata (uploader, date, engagement), direct download URLs for multiple quality variants, separate audio tracks, thumbnails, and technical specs (codec, resolution, bitrate) in structured JSON format.

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Facebook Post Downloader - Ultimate Social Media Content Saver

Effortlessly download any Facebook content with our enterprise-grade powerful Facebook Post Downloader! This Apify actor enables you to batch download Facebook posts including videos, photos, and reels while preserving high quality, comprehensive metadata and direct CDN access.


📋 Overview

Need to archive Facebook content or repurpose posts? This Facebook Post Downloader delivers:

  • Universal Download: Videos, photos, reels, and text posts
  • Dual Format Access: Separate video/audio tracks or merged files
  • Apify Storage: Encrypted download URLs
  • Full Metadata: Titles, authors, upload dates, engagement metrics
  • Proxy-ready: Bypass geo/IP restrictions

Perfect for marketers 📈, content agencies 🎬, social media managers 📊, and app developers 📱!

⚡ Core Capabilities/Key Features

📥 Media Options

  • Universal Support: Download videos, photos, reels, and mixed-content posts
  • Dual Formats: Video-only MP4 + separate M4A audio tracks
  • Merged Output: Combined audio+video files for seamless playback
  • Photo Download: High-resolution image extraction
  • Bulk Mode: Process 100+ URLs per run with this Facebook Post Downloader

📊 Metadata Mastery

  • Creator Profiles: Author names/handles with profile URLs
  • Upload Dates: YYYY-MM-DD timestamps with Unix time
  • Engagement Data: View counts, like counts, comment counts
  • Post Type Detection: Automatic identification (video/photo/reel/text)
  • Duration: Precise video length in seconds

🛡️ Advanced Tech

  • Proxy Groups: Residential IP rotation for reliable access
  • Resolution Fallback: Auto-select best available quality
  • Multiple Variants: Access all available quality tiers
  • CDN Direct Links: Fast, reliable downloads

⚙️ Input Configuration

Just enter the Facebook post URLs in the Input Section then click the "start" button and wait for the results. The Facebook Post Downloader accepts various URL formats including share links, watch URLs, and post permalinks.

{
"urls": [
{
"url": "https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1C1samDpkm/"
},
{
"url": "https://www.facebook.com/share/p/172e7qj22s/"
},
{
"url": "https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Gkf8TA6hh/"
}
]
}

📝 Input Specifications

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
urlsArrayYesArray of Facebook post URLs to process
urlStringYesValid Facebook post URL (share/ format, watch URLs, post permalinks)

📤 Output Structure

You will see output like this from the Facebook Post Downloader,

[
{
"input_url": "https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1C1samDpkm/",
"post_type": "video",
"title": "৮০% পর্যন্ত ছাড়!",
"description": "Kids Toys -এ মেগা ডিসকাউন্ট ৮০% পর্যন্ত ছাড়!",
"uploader": "Othoba.com",
"uploader_id": "100064769374077",
"uploader_url": "https://www.facebook.com/100064769374077",
"upload_date": "20260131",
"timestamp": 1769849683,
"duration": 16,
"view_count": 227569,
"thumbnail_url": "https://scontent.../thumbnail.jpg",
"reel_download_url": "https://video.../video.mp4",
"audio_download_url": "https://video.../audio.m4a",
"video_with_audio_variants": [
{
"url": "https://video.../sd.mp4",
"format_id": "sd",
"ext": "mp4"
},
{
"url": "https://video.../hd.mp4",
"format_id": "hd",
"ext": "mp4"
}
]
}
]

📚 Output Field Documentation

📋 Metadata Section

FieldDescription
input_urlOriginal Facebook URL provided
post_typeContent type (video/photo/reel/text)
titlePost title or caption
descriptionFull post description/content
uploaderContent creator's Facebook name
uploader_idCreator's numeric Facebook ID
uploader_urlDirect link to creator's profile
upload_datePublication date in YYYYMMDD format
timestampUnix timestamp of upload
durationVideo length in seconds (decimal precision)
view_countTotal video views
like_countNumber of likes (for photos)
comment_countNumber of comments (for photos)

🎬 Media Assets

FieldDescription
thumbnail_urlHigh-quality preview image
reel_download_urlPrimary video download URL
audio_download_urlSeparate audio stream URL
photo_download_urlHigh-resolution photo download
video_with_audio_variantsMerged video+audio options
video_variantsVideo-only quality options
audio_variantsAudio-only stream options
thumbnailsMultiple thumbnail variations

📊 Quality Options

FieldDescription
format_idUnique identifier for each quality
extFile extension (mp4, m4a, jpg)
resolutionVideo dimensions (e.g., "720x720")
heightVertical resolution in pixels
widthHorizontal resolution in pixels
vcodecVideo codec specification
acodecAudio codec specification
tbrBitrate in kbps
format_noteFormat description (DASH video/audio)

📊 Quality Tiers Available

The Facebook Post Downloader automatically detects and provides multiple quality options:

  1. 🎯 High Definition - Up to 1080p with advanced codec support
  2. 📱 Standard Definition - 720p optimized for most devices
  3. 📟 Mobile Optimized - Lower resolutions for bandwidth conservation
  4. 🎵 Audio Only - Separate M4A tracks for music/sound extraction
  5. 🖼️ High-Res Photos - Original quality image downloads

Each quality tier includes technical specifications for professional editing workflows.


🔧 Technical Features

🎚️ Advanced Format Support

  • DASH video streaming format extraction
  • Multiple codec support (AVC/H.264)
  • Separate audio/video stream access
  • Container format detection
  • Facebook-specific URL handling

📊 Metadata Extraction

  • Precise duration timing (millisecond accuracy)
  • Upload timestamp preservation
  • Creator attribution with profile links
  • Engagement metrics (views, likes, comments)
  • Post type classification
  • Multiple quality variant detection

🛡️ Reliability Features

  • Direct CDN access for maximum reliability
  • Multiple quality fallback options
  • Comprehensive error handling
  • URL validation and normalization
  • Support for share links, watch URLs, and permalinks
  • Batch processing capability

🎯 Use Cases

  • 📱 App Developers – Build Facebook-powered apps with our Facebook Post Downloader
  • 📊 Social Managers – Archive client content and engagement metrics
  • 🎵 Music Analysts – Track audio trends and viral content
  • ✂️ Editors – Remix raw video/audio tracks for content creation
  • 🔬 Researchers – Study virality patterns and content performance
  • 📈 Marketers – Analyze competitor content and ad campaigns
  • 🏢 Media Agencies – Repurpose Facebook content across platforms
  • 📚 Archivists – Preserve important cultural and news content

✅ Why Choose Our Facebook Post Downloader?

  • 🌟 Reliable Performance: Stable and efficient downloading process
  • 🔄 Universal Compatibility: Works with all Facebook post types
  • 🎯 User-Friendly: Simple interface for both beginners and advanced users
  • 🔄 Regular Updates: Maintained to ensure compatibility with Facebook changes
  • 📊 Comprehensive Data: Get all the metadata you need in one place
  • 🚀 Fast Processing: Optimized for speed and efficiency
  • 🔒 Secure: Encrypted download links via Apify storage
  • 💪 Scalable: Batch process hundreds of URLs

⚠️ Limitations

  • Only works with public Facebook posts and pages.
  • The Facebook Post Downloader may hit rate limits depending on Facebook's restrictions.
  • Private/restricted content cannot be accessed.
  • Some geographic restrictions may apply based on content availability.

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📧 Need Customization?

Want *higher resolutions, **batch downloads at scale, **custom metadata fields, or *enterprise solutions?

✉ Email codenest2.0@gmail.com for tailored solutions!