🎬 Facebook Reels Scraper & Downloader

The ultimate high-speed Facebook Reels Scraper & Video Downloader on Apify. Download public Facebook Reels in HD/SD MP4 video with full audio, extract standalone M4A audio tracks, scrape bulk Reels from any Facebook Page or Hashtag feed, and extract real-time engagement metrics (views, likes, comments, shares) with zero login required.

---

🌟 Why Choose Facebook Reels Scraper & Downloader?

Whether you are building social media analytics, training AI/computer vision datasets, monitoring competitors, archiving viral reels, or automating video reposting pipelines, Facebook Reels Scraper & Downloader gives you lightning-fast, production-ready extraction with no session tokens or passwords needed.

🚀 Key Features

• ⚡ Direct HD/SD Video Downloader: Get direct progressive CDN download links (.mp4) in HD (1080p / 720p) and SD with audio merged into the video file.
• 🎵 Separate Audio Track Extraction: Direct M4A/MP3 audio stream links (audio_download_url) for every reel to easily extract trending sounds and music.
• 📄 Bulk Facebook Page & Creator Scraper: Scrape full Reels feeds from any public Facebook Page, business profile, or influencer timeline.
• 🏷️ Hashtag Reels Discovery: Discover and collect trending reels by hashtag (e.g. #comedy, #travel, #fitness, #viral, #ecommerce).
• 📊 Accurate Real-Time Engagement: Real-time metrics for views, likes, comments, and shares (both formatted strings like "1.5M" and pure integers like 1500000 for instant filtering).
• 👤 Creator & Attribution Metadata: Captures creator name, uploader profile ID, and verified profile URLs.
• ⏱️ Duration & Video Details: Video duration in seconds, formatted duration (e.g. "1m 24s"), upload date, and full-resolution thumbnail previews.
• 🔒 100% Anonymous & Zero Login Required: Public reels and pages are scraped without requiring your personal Facebook login or credentials.
• 💰 Affordable Pay-Per-Event (PPE): Pay only $0.005 per reel scraped (facebook-reel event) with zero expensive monthly lock-ins.

---

🎯 Dual-Engine Scraping Architecture

This Actor features an intelligent Dual-Engine Pipeline that automatically selects the fastest and most reliable extraction method based on your input:

graph TD
    Input[Actor Input] --> CheckInput{Input Type?}
    CheckInput -->|Direct URLs| Mode1[Mode 1: Direct Reels Downloader]
    CheckInput -->|Pages / Hashtags| Mode2[Mode 2: Page & Hashtag Scraper]
    
    Mode1 --> Engine1[High-Speed Stealth CDN Engine]
    Engine1 --> Out1[HD MP4 Download Link + Audio + Metrics]
    
    Mode2 --> Engine2[Automated Browser Engine + GraphQL]
    Engine2 --> Out2[Infinite Scroll Reels Feed + Engagement]
    
    Out1 --> Dataset[(Apify Dataset / CSV / Excel)]
    Out2 --> Dataset

1️⃣ Mode 1: Direct Reels Downloader (Ultra-Fast HTTP/2 Engine)

• Best for: Instant single or batch reel downloading, video reposting bots, media archiving.
• Speed: 1–3 seconds per reel.
• Input: Provide direct links in urls (e.g. https://www.facebook.com/reel/2605277543319794/, https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=..., or short links https://fb.watch/...).
• Output: Returns full resolution HD/SD MP4 download links, M4A audio link, formatted duration, view/like/comment/share counts, and uploader profile details.

2️⃣ Mode 2: Page & Hashtag Bulk Scraper (Automated Browser Engine)

• Best for: Competitive intelligence, hashtag trend monitoring, influencer audits, large-scale data collection.
• Input: Provide Facebook Page URLs in pageUrls or keywords in hashtags.
• Output: Emulates real user scrolling in a headless browser, discovers up to 1,000 reels per target, and captures verified engagement metrics and downloadable media URLs.

---

🏆 Comparison: Why This Actor Ranks #1

Feature	Facebook Reels Scraper & Downloader	Standard Facebook Scrapers	Web Downloaders / Extensions
Direct HD MP4 Links (with audio)	✅ Yes (1080p/720p CDN)	❌ Often mute / DASH split	⚠️ Watermarked or low-res
Separate Audio Extraction (M4A)	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No
No Facebook Login Needed	✅ Yes (Anonymous)	⚠️ Requires account	⚠️ Requires extension install
Scrape by Hashtag	✅ Yes	❌ Rare	❌ No
Scrape by Page / Creator	✅ Yes	⚠️ Partial	❌ No
Real-Time Views & Likes	✅ Yes (Clean Integers)	⚠️ Incomplete	❌ No
Apify Pay-Per-Event (PPE)	✅ Yes ($0.005 / reel)	❌ High monthly fees	❌ Ad-infested
CSV / Excel / API Export	✅ Yes	⚠️ Complex setup	❌ Manual download only

---

⚙️ Input Parameters

The Actor accepts flexible JSON configuration. You can run Mode 1, Mode 2, or both together in a single run.

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
urls	Array of Objects	❌ Optional	[]	Mode 1: Direct Facebook Reel or video URLs to download and scrape.
pageUrls	Array of Strings	❌ Optional	[]	Mode 2: Facebook Page or creator profile URLs to scrape reels from.
hashtags	Array of Strings	❌ Optional	[]	Mode 2: Hashtags to discover and scrape reels (e.g. ["comedy", "viral"]).
maxPosts	Integer	❌ Optional	50	Maximum number of reels to scrape per page or hashtag (5 to 1000).
flattenOutput	Boolean	❌ Optional	false	Flattens items into individual rows (ideal for CSV/Excel export).
maxConcurrency	Integer	❌ Optional	10	Parallel concurrent workers for high-speed media enrichment (1–20).
headless	Boolean	❌ Optional	true	Runs browser session in headless mode.
proxy	Object	❌ Optional	RESIDENTIAL	Apify Residential Proxy configuration (strongly recommended for 24/7 reliability).
cookie_header	String	❌ Optional	""	Optional Facebook session cookies string (c_user=...; xs=...) for restricted/18+ content.

---

📥 Input Examples

Example 1: Direct Facebook Reels Download (Mode 1)

Download specific Facebook Reels with HD MP4 and audio links:

{
  "urls": [
    { "url": "https://www.facebook.com/reel/2605277543319794/" },
    { "url": "https://www.facebook.com/reel/2139373990037087/" }
  ]
}

Example 2: Scrape Entire Facebook Page Reels Timeline (Mode 2)

Extract all recent reels published by a brand or creator page:

{
  "pageUrls": [
    "https://www.facebook.com/MundoAnimalHistorias"
  ],
  "maxPosts": 50,
  "flattenOutput": true,
  "proxy": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}

Example 3: Hashtag Reels Discovery (Mode 2)

Discover viral reels across trending topics:

{
  "hashtags": [
    "comedy",
    "fitness",
    "travel"
  ],
  "maxPosts": 30,
  "flattenOutput": true
}

---

📤 Sample Output Data

Direct Reel Output (Mode 1 — High-Resolution Download & Metrics)

{
  "url": "https://www.facebook.com/reel/2605277543319794/",
  "reel_id": "2605277543319794",
  "title": "Elefantes Africanos en Busca de Agua - Documental Vida Salvaje",
  "raw_title": "5.6K views · 256 reactions | Elefantes Africanos en Busca de Agua - Documental Vida Salvaje | Mundo Animal",
  "description": "Elefantes Africanos en Busca de Agua - Documental Vida Salvaje",
  "uploader": "Mundo Animal",
  "uploader_id": "100075450447536",
  "uploader_url": "https://www.facebook.com/MundoAnimalHistorias",
  "duration": 597.12,
  "duration_formatted": "9m 57s",
  "view_count": 5600,
  "like_count": 256,
  "comment_count": 0,
  "share_count": 2,
  "upload_date": "20261028",
  "reel_download_url": "https://video.fdac96-1.fna.fbcdn.net/o1/v/t2/f2/m366/AQPbZmhzeMqCa-Ikm...mp4",
  "audio_download_url": "https://video.fdac96-1.fna.fbcdn.net/o1/v/t2/f2/m412/AQOYzOqipZgVqOmTM...m4a",
  "thumbnail_url": "https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/...jpg",
  "format_id": "hd",
  "ext": "mp4",
  "height": 720,
  "video_with_audio_variants": [
    {
      "format_id": "hd",
      "ext": "mp4",
      "url": "https://video.fdac96-1.fna.fbcdn.net/...mp4",
      "protocol": "https",
      "kind": "progressive"
    },
    {
      "format_id": "sd",
      "ext": "mp4",
      "url": "https://video.fdac96-1.fna.fbcdn.net/...mp4",
      "protocol": "https",
      "kind": "progressive"
    }
  ],
  "video_variants": [],
  "audio_variants": [],
  "thumbnails": [
    { "url": "https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/...jpg" }
  ],
  "included_dash_av_count": 5
}

Page / Hashtag Reel Item (Mode 2)

{
  "target": "https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/comedy",
  "target_title": "#comedy",
  "post_number": 1,
  "post_url": "https://www.facebook.com/reel/2139373990037087/",
  "post_id": "2139373990037087",
  "post_type": "video",
  "uploader": "Paola Ruíz",
  "uploader_id": "100044567891234",
  "uploader_url": "https://web.facebook.com/paolaaruizb",
  "caption": "ESPERA EL DISFRAZ ‼️😂 Jamás creí ponerme esto ….\n•\n• #comedy #humor #halloween",
  "description": "ESPERA EL DISFRAZ ‼️😂 Jamás creí ponerme esto ….\n•\n• #comedy #humor #halloween",
  "creation_time": "27 October 2026 at 22:02",
  "timestamp": 1793138554,
  "downloadable_url": "https://video.fbtr1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/o1/v/t2/f2/m367/...mp4",
  "duration_seconds": 8.57,
  "thumbnail_url": "https://scontent.fbtr1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/...jpg",
  "hashtags": [
    "#comedy",
    "#humor",
    "#halloween"
  ],
  "likes": "1M",
  "likes_count": 1021309,
  "comments": "7294",
  "comments_count": 7294,
  "shares": "46K",
  "shares_count": 46000,
  "views": "6M",
  "views_count": 6000000
}

---

💰 Pay-Per-Event (PPE) Pricing

This Actor operates under Apify's transparent Pay-Per-Event (PPE) pricing model. You only pay for what you actually extract:

Event Name	Description	Price (USD)
apify-actor-start	Initial Actor startup & container spin-up	$0.00005
facebook-reel	Charged per successfully scraped Facebook Reel	$0.005 ($5.00 per 1,000 reels)

• No Monthly Lock-in: Pay purely based on consumption.
• Free Usage: Every new Apify account receives complimentary monthly credits to test and run the scraper for free.

---

💻 API Integration

Integrate Facebook Reels extraction directly into your applications using the Apify API:

Python

from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your API token
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "urls": [
        {"url": "https://www.facebook.com/reel/2605277543319794/"}
    ],
    "flattenOutput": True
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("your-username/facebook-reels-scraper-downloader").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(f"Title: {item.get('title')}")
    print(f"Download URL: {item.get('reel_download_url')}")
    print(f"Views: {item.get('view_count')}")

Node.js / JavaScript

import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN>',
});

const input = {
    urls: [
        { url: 'https://www.facebook.com/reel/2605277543319794/' }
    ],
    flattenOutput: true
};

const run = await client.actor('your-username/facebook-reels-scraper-downloader').call(input);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();

items.forEach((item) => {
    console.log(`Title: ${item.title}`);
    console.log(`Video Download URL: ${item.reel_download_url}`);
});

cURL

curl --request POST \
  --url "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/your-username~facebook-reels-scraper-downloader/runs?token=<YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN>" \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '{
    "urls": [
      { "url": "https://www.facebook.com/reel/2605277543319794/" }
    ]
  }'

---

⚡ Performance & Proxy Tips

1. Residential Proxies: Facebook employs dynamic rate limiting and bot detection. For uninterrupted scraping and maximum speed, keep the default Apify Residential Proxy (RESIDENTIAL) enabled.
2. Memory Allocation: The default 2048 MB is optimized for high concurrency and browser rendering without Out-Of-Memory (OOM) errors.
3. Restricted / 18+ Content: If scraping age-restricted reels or private pages, pass your browser cookie string into cookie_header (e.g. c_user=...; xs=...).

---

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can I download Facebook Reels with audio included?

A: Yes! The reel_download_url and video_with_audio_variants fields contain progressive MP4 video links with full, merged audio. You do not need FFmpeg or any post-processing to hear the sound.

Q2: Can I download only the audio from a Reel?

A: Yes! Every record in Mode 1 includes audio_download_url pointing directly to the high-quality M4A/MP3 audio track.

Q3: Do I need a Facebook account or credentials to scrape?

A: No! All public Facebook Reels, Page video feeds, and Hashtag posts are scraped completely anonymously without requiring login credentials.

Q4: How do I export data to Excel or Google Sheets?

A: Enable "flattenOutput": true in the input. Once the run completes, click Export in the Apify Dataset tab and select CSV or Excel.

Q5: What if a Reel requires login (e.g., 18+ or Age-Restricted)?

A: By default, anonymous scraping handles 99% of public reels. If a reel is age-restricted (18+), simply supply your Facebook session cookies via the cookie_header parameter.

Q6: Is scraping public Facebook data legal?

A: Yes. Scraping publicly available data that is not behind authentication has been upheld as legal in multiple international legal rulings (such as hiQ Labs v. LinkedIn). Always comply with local privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and avoid scraping private personal data.

---

🔍 Search Keywords & Tags

Facebook Reels Scraper • Facebook Reels Downloader • Download Facebook Reels HD • Facebook Reel Video Downloader • Facebook Reel Audio Downloader • Facebook Reels API • Scrape Facebook Reels without login • Facebook Video Downloader with Audio • Facebook Page Reels Scraper • Facebook Hashtag Reels Scraper • Facebook Reels Analytics • Facebook Reel Likes and Views Scraper

---

💬 Support & Custom Solutions

Need enterprise volume, custom data transformations, or specialized social media scrapers?
Contact us: codenest2.0@gmail.com