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Facebook Story Scraper

Facebook Story Scraper

Input Facebook story URLs (single or story tray). Outputs all stories with story IDs, media type, thumbnails, multi-quality video downloads (720p/480p MP4), original images, Reel download URLs, and uploader name, ID, and profile URL.

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πŸ“– Facebook Story Scraper - Ultimate Story Downloader & Data Extractor

Effortlessly download Facebook Stories with our powerful Facebook Story Scraper! This Apify actor enables bulk story extraction, high-quality video/image downloads, and complete metadata collection from any public Facebook story URL.


πŸ“‹ Overview

Need to archive Facebook Stories before they disappear? This Facebook Story Scraper delivers:

  • πŸ“₯ Video & Image Downloads - Extract both story types seamlessly
  • πŸŽ₯ Multiple Video Qualities - 720p and 480p MP4 options
  • πŸ”— Direct Download URLs - CDN links for instant downloads
  • πŸ‘€ Uploader Information - Name, ID, and profile URL
  • πŸ“Š Complete Metadata - Story IDs, timestamps, and counts
  • πŸ“± Bulk Story Extraction - Process multiple story URLs at once

Perfect for social media managers πŸ“ˆ, content archivists πŸ“š, marketers 🎯, and researchers πŸ”¬!


⭐ Core Capabilities of Facebook Story Scraper

🎬 Story Media Extraction

  • Video Story Downloads - Multiple quality options (720p, 480p)
  • Image Story Downloads - Original high-resolution images
  • Thumbnail Extraction - High-quality preview images
  • Direct CDN URLs - Instant download links

πŸ“Š Complete Story Metadata

  • Story Identification - Unique story IDs
  • Sequential Numbering - "Story No" for ordered extraction
  • Media Type Detection - Video or image classification
  • Format Information - MP4, JPG format details

πŸ‘€ Uploader Intelligence

  • Uploader Name - Display name of story creator
  • Uploader ID - Unique Facebook profile identifier
  • Profile URL - Direct link to uploader's profile
  • Story ID - Unique story identifier

πŸ“ Batch Processing

  • Multiple Story URLs - Process several stories in one run
  • Bucket Count Support - Extract full story trays
  • Single Story Mode - Individual story extraction
  • Success Tracking - Per-URL success status

βš™οΈ Input Configuration

Simply enter your Facebook story URLs and click "Start". Input looks like this:

{
"story_urls": [
{
"url": "https://web.facebook.com/stories/172339350930615/UzpfSVNDOjE3NjQzMjkxNjgxNTY1Mjk=/?bucket_count=9&source=story_tray"
},
{
"url": "https://web.facebook.com/stories/171537161002174/UzpfSVNDOjE5MDgwMzA0OTA1NTUyMTg=/?view_single=1"
}
]
}

πŸ“ Input Specifications

ParameterTypeRequiredDefaultDescription
story_urlsArrayβœ… Yes-Facebook story URLs to scrape
story_urls[].urlStringβœ… Yes-Valid Facebook story URL

πŸ“Œ URL Format Options

FormatExampleDescription
Story Tray?bucket_count=9&source=story_trayExtracts multiple stories
Single Story?view_single=1Extracts single story

πŸ“€ Output Structure

Your Facebook Story Scraper produces comprehensive story data with download URLs:

[
{
"url": "https://web.facebook.com/stories/172339350930615/...",
"success": true,
"stories": [
{
"Story No": 1,
"story_id": "2447753995633615",
"type": "video",
"thumbnail": "https://scontent-hkg4-2.xx.fbcdn.net/...",
"qualities": [
{
"quality": "720p",
"url": "https://video-hkg1-2.xx.fbcdn.net/...",
"format": "MP4"
},
{
"quality": "480p",
"url": "https://video-hkg4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/...",
"format": "MP4"
}
],
"reel_url": "https://www.facebook.com/reel/2447753995633615",
"reel_download_url": "https://video-hkg1-2.xx.fbcdn.net/..."
}
],
"total_story_count": 6,
"metadata": {
"story_id": "1764329168156529",
"timestamp": "2026-10-09T12:49:45Z",
"uploader": {
"name": "Komal Jha",
"id": "172339350930615",
"profile_url": "https://www.facebook.com/172339350930615"
}
}
}
]

πŸ“– Output Field Documentation

πŸ”Ή Story Identification

FieldDescription
Story NoSequential story number
story_idUnique story identifier
typeMedia type (video or image)

πŸ”Ή Media Assets

FieldDescription
thumbnailHigh-quality preview image URL
qualitiesArray of available quality options
qualities[].qualityQuality label (720p, 480p, original)
qualities[].urlDirect download URL
qualities[].formatFile format (MP4, JPG)

πŸ”Ή Video-Specific Fields

FieldDescription
reel_urlFacebook Reel URL
reel_download_urlDirect video download URL

πŸ”Ή Story Metadata

FieldDescription
total_story_countTotal stories found
single_story_modeSingle story extraction flag

πŸ”Ή Uploader Information

FieldDescription
uploader.nameDisplay name
uploader.idFacebook profile ID
uploader.profile_urlDirect profile URL

πŸ”Ή Response Metadata

FieldDescription
urlOriginal input URL
successScrape success status
timestampScrape timestamp (ISO 8601)

🎨 Key Features of This Facebook Story Scraper

πŸŽ₯ Multi-Quality Video Downloads

  • 720p HD Quality - High-definition video extraction
  • 480p Standard Quality - Optimized for bandwidth
  • Direct CDN Access - No authentication required
  • MP4 Format Support - Universal compatibility

πŸ–ΌοΈ Image Story Support

  • Original Resolution - Full-quality image downloads
  • JPG Format - Standard image format
  • High-Resolution Thumbnails - Preview images
  • Direct URLs - Instant download links

πŸ“Š Comprehensive Metadata

  • Story Identification - Unique story IDs
  • Sequential Ordering - Preserves story sequence
  • Timestamp Tracking - Scrape time recording
  • Success Status - Per-URL success tracking

πŸš€ Performance Features

  • Bulk Processing - Multiple URLs in one run
  • Story Tray Support - Extract entire story buckets
  • Single Story Mode - Focused extraction
  • Efficient Extraction - Optimized performance

πŸ’‘ Use Cases for Facebook Story Scraper

  • πŸ“ˆ Social Media Managers - Archive client stories
  • πŸ“š Content Archivists - Preserve disappearing content
  • 🎯 Marketing Teams - Track brand stories
  • πŸ”¬ Researchers - Study story content patterns
  • πŸ“± App Developers - Power story-related applications
  • πŸ’° Influencer Agencies - Monitor influencer stories
  • πŸ“Š Competitor Analysis - Track competitor stories
  • 🎬 Content Creators - Save inspiration and references

✨ Why Choose Our Facebook Story Scraper?

  • ⚑ Fast & Efficient - Quick story extraction and downloads
  • 🎯 100% Accurate - Preserves all media without alteration
  • πŸ“¦ Complete Data - Everything from media to uploader info
  • πŸ”„ Regular Updates - Adapts to Facebook changes
  • πŸ›‘οΈ Production Ready - Reliable with thousands of stories
  • πŸ’° Cost Efficient - Optimized for minimal compute time
  • πŸ”’ Privacy Focused - Only public story data extracted

⚠️ Limitations

  • Only works with public Facebook Stories
  • Private stories are not accessible
  • Story availability depends on Facebook's retention
  • Some stories may have limited quality options
  • Rate limits may apply for high-volume scraping

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πŸ“§ Need Custom Features for Your Facebook Story Scraper?

Want additional quality options, specific metadata fields, custom output formats, automated monitoring, or enterprise integrations?

βœ‰οΈ Email codenest2.0@gmail.com for tailored enterprise solutions!