Facebook Reels Scraper - Enterprise-Grade Media Extraction Solution

Professional automation tool for downloading Facebook Reels with comprehensive metadata, high-quality media assets, and advanced technical capabilities.

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Overview

The Facebook Reels Scraper is a sophisticated data extraction engine designed for businesses and professionals who require reliable access to Facebook Reels content with complete technical metadata and high-quality media outputs. This actor processes Facebook Reel URLs to deliver structured data, video assets, and comprehensive engagement metrics for enterprise-level applications.

Core Capabilities

• High-quality video extraction with multiple resolution options
• Complete metadata preservation including titles, descriptions, and engagement metrics
• Advanced uploader analytics with creator identification and profile tracking
• Multi-thumbnail support for preview generation and content analysis
• Technical format analysis with duration precision and container specifications

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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/",
    "reel_id": "1831270064408357",
    "title": "360K views · 178K reactions | Atlantic Ocean #ship #insta #sea #sealife #instagram #instamood #shipping #explore #trendingreelsvideo | Mariner Vicky",
    "description": "Atlantic Ocean   #ship #insta #sea #sealife #instagram #instamood #shipping #explore #trendingreelsvideo",
    "uploader": "Mariner Vicky",
    "uploader_id": "100063506651635",
    "duration": 20.165,
    "upload_date": "20250808",
    "thumbnail_url": "https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/529773654_1307743380784400_2091905933132907197_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s960x960_tt6&_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=50ce42&_nc_ohc=9vj0Zw4FXFoQ7kNvwG9QKDl&_nc_oc=AdkAAyatfu5mkHXG5Fw_wASYmJDra92kn_YyAIUoa1_0lm_rkMASRoIeoGfgrNpXt2E&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&_nc_gid=yXA4oesUQiriC743WhurSg&oh=00_AffBC-rU4CCqDgquUTP21C7qkhjZiesV-fa0edXwZqrySQ&oe=68EB1A9C",
    "format_id": "hd",
    "ext": "mp4",
    "thumbnails": [
      {
        "url": "https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/529773654_1307743380784400_2091905933132907197_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s960x960_tt6&_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=50ce42&_nc_ohc=9vj0Zw4FXFoQ7kNvwG9QKDl&_nc_oc=AdkAAyatfu5mkHXG5Fw_wASYmJDra92kn_YyAIUoa1_0lm_rkMASRoIeoGfgrNpXt2E&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&_nc_gid=yXA4oesUQiriC743WhurSg&oh=00_AffBC-rU4CCqDgquUTP21C7qkhjZiesV-fa0edXwZqrySQ&oe=68EB1A9C"
      }
    ],
    "included_dash_av_count": 0
  }
]

Output Field Documentation

Content Identification

Field	Description
url	Canonical Facebook Reel URL
reel_id	Unique Facebook Reel identifier
title	Complete reel title with engagement metrics and creator info
description	Pure content description without engagement data

Creator Information

Field	Description
uploader	Content creator's display name
uploader_id	Unique Facebook user ID of the creator

Technical Metadata

Field	Description
duration	Video length in seconds (millisecond precision)
upload_date	Publication date in YYYYMMDD format
format_id	Quality identifier (hd, sd, etc.)
ext	Container format (mp4)
included_dash_av_count	DASH format audio/video stream count

Media Assets

Field	Description
thumbnail_url	Primary high-quality preview image
thumbnails	Array of available thumbnail variations

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Data Extraction Capabilities

Comprehensive Metadata

• Engagement Analytics: View counts and reaction metrics embedded in titles
• Content Classification: Hashtag extraction and content categorization
• Creator Verification: Uploader identification with unique Facebook IDs
• Temporal Data: Precise upload timing and duration metrics

Media Quality Tiers

The Facebook Reels Scraper automatically detects and provides optimal quality options:

1. High Definition (HD) - Maximum available resolution with premium encoding
2. Standard Definition - Balanced quality for various use cases
3. Mobile Optimized - Bandwidth-efficient versions for streaming

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Technical Features

Advanced Content Processing

• URL Normalization: Automatic conversion between Facebook URL formats
• Metadata Parsing: Intelligent extraction of engagement metrics from titles
• ID Preservation: Consistent reel and uploader identification
• Format Detection: Automatic container and codec analysis

Media Handling

• Multi-thumbnail Extraction: Various preview image sizes and qualities
• Quality Optimization: Automatic selection of best available video quality
• CDN Access: Direct Facebook content delivery network integration
• Stream Analysis: DASH format detection and stream counting

Reliability Engineering

• Robust Error Handling: Comprehensive URL validation and error recovery
• Rate Limit Management: Intelligent request throttling and retry logic
• Data Validation: Structured output verification and quality assurance
• Platform Compatibility: Support for multiple Facebook domains and formats

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Enterprise Applications

Digital Marketing Agencies

• Competitor Analysis: Monitor competitor reel performance and content strategies
• Campaign Tracking: Archive and analyze branded content performance
• Influencer Research: Identify high-performing creators for partnerships
• Content Auditing: Comprehensive reel metadata for client reporting

Media Monitoring Services

• Trend Detection: Identify viral content and emerging trends
• Sentiment Analysis: Process engagement metrics for audience sentiment
• Content Archiving: Preserve social media content for compliance and records
• Cross-platform Analysis: Compare Facebook Reels performance with other platforms

Research Institutions

• Social Media Studies: Academic research on content virality and engagement
• Platform Analytics: Study Facebook's content distribution algorithms
• Cultural Analysis: Track regional and demographic content preferences
• Behavioral Research: Analyze creator and audience interaction patterns

Development Teams

• Content Aggregation: Build reel collections for entertainment apps
• API Development: Create social media monitoring and analytics platforms
• Mobile Applications: Integrate Facebook Reels into content consumption apps
• Analytics Dashboards: Develop comprehensive social media performance tools

Content Creation Studios

• Inspiration Sourcing: Access trending content for creative inspiration
• Format Analysis: Study successful reel formats and editing techniques
• Talent Scouting: Identify promising creators based on engagement metrics
• Content Repurposing: Source high-quality reels for compilation content

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Quality Assurance

The Facebook Reels Scraper maintains enterprise-grade reliability through:

• 99.9% Uptime: Robust infrastructure with continuous monitoring
• Data Accuracy: Comprehensive validation of all extracted metadata
• Format Consistency: Standardized output structure across all requests
• Performance Optimization: Efficient processing for high-volume operations
• Security Compliance: Secure data handling and privacy protection

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