Facebook Reels Downloader - Enterprise-Grade Media Extraction Solution

Professional automation tool for downloading Facebook Reels with multi-quality video options, comprehensive metadata extraction, and direct CDN access.

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Overview

The Facebook Reels Downloader is a sophisticated automation tool designed for professionals who require high-quality Facebook Reels content with complete technical metadata. This actor extracts reels from provided URLs while delivering multiple resolution options, detailed engagement metrics, and direct access to media assets.

Core Capabilities

• Multi-quality video downloads with resolution options up to 1920x1080 (Full HD)
• Comprehensive metadata extraction including duration, engagement metrics, and format specifications
• Separate audio stream access for advanced editing workflows
• Multiple format variants including video-only, video-with-audio, and audio-only streams
• Technical format analysis with resolution options and container information

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Input Configuration

{
  "reel_urls": [
    {
      "url": "https://web.facebook.com/reel/1831270064408357",
      "method": "GET"
    }
  ]
}

Input Specifications

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
reel_urls	Array	Yes	Facebook Reel URLs to process
url	String	Yes	Valid Facebook Reel URL (web.facebook.com/reel/ format)
method	String	Yes	HTTP method (GET recommended)

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Output Structure

[
  {
    "url": "https://www.facebook.com/reel/1831270064408357/",
    "duration": 20.165,
    "comment_count": 829,
    "reel_download_url": "https://video-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/.../video.mp4",
    "audio_download_url": "https://video-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/.../audio.m4a",
    "thumbnail_url": "https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/.../thumbnail.jpg",
    "format_id": "hd",
    "ext": "mp4",
    "video_variants": [
      {
        "height": 960,
        "width": 540,
        "url": "https://video-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/.../540p.mp4",
        "ext": "mp4"
      }
    ],
    "video_with_audio_variants": [
      {
        "url": "https://video-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/.../sd.mp4",
        "format_id": "sd",
        "ext": "mp4"
      }
    ],
    "audio_variants": [
      {
        "url": "https://video-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/.../audio.m4a",
        "format_id": "1134972025148127a",
        "ext": "m4a",
        "cdn_pref": 3
      }
    ],
    "thumbnails": [
      {
        "url": "https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/.../thumbnail1.jpg"
      }
    ]
  }
]

Output Field Documentation

Metadata Section

Field	Description
url	Original Facebook Reel URL
duration	Video length in seconds (millisecond precision)
comment_count	Number of comments on the reel
format_id	Quality identifier (hd, sd, etc.)
ext	Container format (mp4, m4a, etc.)

Media Assets

Field	Description
reel_download_url	Primary video download URL
audio_download_url	Separate audio stream URL
thumbnail_url	Primary thumbnail image URL

Quality Options - Video Variants

Field	Description
height	Vertical resolution in pixels
width	Horizontal resolution in pixels
url	Direct CDN URL for the video stream
ext	Container format

Quality Options - Video with Audio

Field	Description
url	Combined video+audio stream URL
format_id	Quality tier identifier
ext	Container format

Quality Options - Audio Variants

Field	Description
url	Isolated audio stream URL
format_id	Unique audio format identifier
ext	Audio container format (m4a)
cdn_pref	CDN preference level

Thumbnails

Field	Description
url	High-quality preview image URL

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Quality Tiers Available

The actor automatically detects and provides multiple quality options:

1. Full High Definition - 1920x1080 (1080p) for premium quality
2. High Definition - 1280x720 (720p) for balanced quality
3. Standard Definition - 960x540 for bandwidth conservation
4. Audio-Only - Separate high-quality audio streams
5. Combined Streams - Video with integrated audio

Each quality tier includes technical specifications for professional editing workflows.

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Technical Features

Advanced Format Support

• Multiple resolution variants for flexible usage
• Separate audio/video stream access
• Combined video+audio streams for convenience
• Container format detection (MP4, M4A)

Metadata Extraction

• Precise duration timing (millisecond accuracy)
• Engagement metrics (comment counts)
• Technical format specifications
• CDN preference indicators

Reliability Features

• Direct Facebook CDN access for maximum reliability
• Multiple quality fallback options
• Comprehensive error handling
• URL validation and normalization
• Multiple CDN endpoint support

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Enterprise Applications

Content Creation Studios

• Source high-quality Facebook content for editing
• Access multiple resolutions for different platforms
• Preserve original quality for professional projects
• Separate audio tracks for advanced audio production

Marketing Agencies

• Archive campaign content for compliance and analysis
• Analyze competitor content strategies on Facebook
• Repurpose high-performing reels across platforms
• Monitor engagement metrics for campaign performance

Research Institutions

• Study social media video trends and formats
• Analyze engagement patterns on Facebook Reels
• Collect metadata for academic research
• Track content performance metrics

Development Teams

• Integrate Facebook content into applications
• Build content aggregation platforms
• Develop social media monitoring tools
• Create automated content archival systems

Media Analysis Firms

• Conduct format and quality analysis
• Monitor content distribution patterns
• Analyze CDN and delivery strategies
• Track technical metadata evolution

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Compliance & Usage

This tool is designed for professional use cases including content archival, research, and legitimate business purposes. Users are responsible for complying with Facebook's Terms of Service and applicable copyright laws when using downloaded content.