Instagram Image Downloader - Professional Media & Metadata Extraction Tool

Enterprise-grade solution for downloading Instagram images with comprehensive post metadata, engagement analytics, and high-resolution media access.

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Overview

The Instagram Image Downloader is a sophisticated automation tool designed for professionals who require high-quality Instagram image content with complete technical and engagement metadata. This actor extracts single and multi-image posts from provided URLs while delivering original resolution images, detailed post analytics, and creator information.

Core Capabilities

• Multi-image post handling with individual download links for each image
• Complete metadata extraction including engagement metrics and user information
• High-resolution image access with original quality preservation
• Comprehensive post analytics with likes, comments, and descriptive data
• Structured content organization for easy integration and analysis

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Input Configuration

{
  "key_value": false,
  "post_urls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DM-qZyuxRpf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link",
      "method": "GET"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DPFDZBUAIOu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link", 
      "method": "GET"
    }
  ]
}

Input Specifications

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
key_value	Boolean	No	Storage configuration (false for default)
post_urls	Array	Yes	Instagram post URLs to process
url	String	Yes	Valid Instagram post URL (p/ format)
method	String	Yes	HTTP method (GET recommended)

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Output Structure

[
  {
    "post_url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DM-qZyuxRpf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link",
    "user_id": "20824486",
    "likes": 162000,
    "comments": 155,
    "hashtags": [],
    "description": "A Statue of Liberty slam from Victor Wembanyama through the lens of @natlyphoto 👽🗽 Is this your pick for Photo of the Year? Use your NBA ID to vote for Wemby’s picture-perfect dunk, now on the NBA App!.",
    "caption": "NBA on Instagram: \"A Statue of Liberty slam from Victor Wembanyama through the lens of @natlyphoto 👽🗽\n\nIs this your pick for Photo of the Year? Use your NBA ID to vote for Wemby’s picture-perfect dunk, now on the NBA App!\"",
    "username": "nba",
    "upload_date": "August 5, 2025",
    "images": {
      "urls": [
        {
          "content_type": "image/jpeg",
          "image_download_link_1": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/Ym0clOR1UZK1ndk7H/records/ig_-6085333867540890870.jpg?token=apify_actor_run_api_CxQDOh024UxRBbJ1KmI5qHk3UzBIdw423qwM"
        },
        {
          "content_type": "image/jpeg",
          "image_download_link_2": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/Ym0clOR1UZK1ndk7H/records/ig_-2069375766646865051.jpg?token=apify_actor_run_api_CxQDOh024UxRBbJ1KmI5qHk3UzBIdw423qwM"
        }
      ]
    }
  },
  {
    "post_url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DPFDZBUAIOu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link",
    "user_id": "173560420",
    "likes": 6000000,
    "comments": 68000,
    "hashtags": [],
    "description": "This is Al Nassr! This is who we are! 🔥.",
    "caption": "Cristiano Ronaldo on Instagram: \"This is Al Nassr! This is who we are! 🔥\"",
    "username": "cristiano",
    "upload_date": "September 26, 2025",
    "images": {
      "urls": [
        {
          "content_type": "image/jpeg",
          "image_download_link_1": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/Ym0clOR1UZK1ndk7H/records/ig_6961444848722889672.jpg?token=apify_actor_run_api_CxQDOh024UxRBbJ1KmI5qHk3UzBIdw423qwM"
        },
        {
          "content_type": "image/jpeg",
          "image_download_link_2": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/Ym0clOR1UZK1ndk7H/records/ig_6783609882188323898.jpg?token=apify_actor_run_api_CxQDOh024UxRBbJ1KmI5qHk3UzBIdw423qwM"
        },
        {
          "content_type": "image/jpeg",
          "image_download_link_3": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/Ym0clOR1UZK1ndk7H/records/ig_7698677354150680867.jpg?token=apify_actor_run_api_CxQDOh024UxRBbJ1KmI5qHk3UzBIdw423qwM"
        },
        {
          "content_type": "image/jpeg",
          "image_download_link_4": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/Ym0clOR1UZK1ndk7H/records/ig_-7353753696666288302.jpg?token=apify_actor_run_api_CxQDOh024UxRBbJ1KmI5qHk3UzBIdw423qwM"
        },
        {
          "content_type": "image/jpeg",
          "image_download_link_5": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/Ym0clOR1UZK1ndk7H/records/ig_-4461820384666123883.jpg?token=apify_actor_run_api_CxQDOh024UxRBbJ1KmI5qHk3UzBIdw423qwM"
        },
        {
          "content_type": "image/jpeg",
          "image_download_link_6": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/Ym0clOR1UZK1ndk7H/records/ig_2351358556241937698.jpg?token=apify_actor_run_api_CxQDOh024UxRBbJ1KmI5qHk3UzBIdw423qwM"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
]

Output Field Documentation

Post Identification

Field	Description
post_url	Original Instagram post URL
user_id	Unique Instagram user identifier
username	Content creator's Instagram handle

Engagement Metrics

Field	Description
likes	Total number of post likes
comments	Total number of post comments
hashtags	Array of associated hashtags

Content Information

Field	Description
description	Full post description text
caption	Formal post caption with attribution
upload_date	Human-readable publication date

Media Assets

Field	Description
images.urls	Array of all images in the post
content_type	Image format specification (image/jpeg)
image_download_link_N	Direct download URL for each image

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Multi-Image Post Support

The Instagram Image Downloader expertly handles various post types:

Single Image Posts

• Returns one image in the urls array
• Full metadata and engagement data
• Direct high-quality download link

Multi-Image Carousels

• Returns multiple images in sequential order
• Each image with individual download link
• Consistent metadata across all images
• Supports up to 10+ images per post

Quality Assurance

• Original resolution preservation
• JPEG format maintenance
• Direct CDN access for maximum quality
• Content type verification

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Technical Features

Advanced Metadata Extraction

• Complete engagement analytics with precise like and comment counts
• User identification data including user_id and username
• Temporal metadata with human-readable upload dates
• Content analysis with full descriptions and captions

Media Processing

• Multi-image carousel support with sequential ordering
• High-resolution image access with original quality
• Direct download links via secure Apify storage
• Content type validation for format consistency

Reliability Features

• Robust URL validation and normalization
• Comprehensive error handling for various post types
• Batch processing capabilities for multiple URLs
• Structured output format for easy parsing

Data Integrity

• Hashtag extraction and organization
• Text content preservation with special character support
• Consistent data structure across all post types
• Complete post context with all relevant metadata

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Enterprise Applications

Digital Marketing Agencies

• Campaign performance analysis through engagement metrics
• Competitor content archiving for market research
• Influencer partnership evaluation with post analytics
• Content strategy development based on high-performing posts

Media & Publishing Companies

• Source high-quality imagery for editorial content
• Archive social media content for compliance and records
• Create visual content libraries from Instagram posts
• Repurpose user-generated content with proper attribution

Research & Analytics Firms

• Social media trend analysis through image content
• Engagement pattern studies across different post types
• Content performance benchmarking with like/comment data
• User behavior research through post interaction metrics

E-commerce & Brand Management

• Product image collection from brand accounts
• User-generated content aggregation for marketing
• Visual content analysis for product positioning
• Brand mention monitoring through image posts

Development Teams & Platforms

• Content aggregation for social media applications
• Image processing pipelines with rich metadata
• Social media integration for third-party platforms
• Automated content moderation systems

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Quality & Reliability

The Instagram Image Downloader maintains enterprise-grade standards:

• 99%+ success rate on valid Instagram posts
• Multi-image carousel support with exact sequencing
• Original image quality without compression
• Comprehensive metadata for complete post context
• Structured JSON output for seamless integration
• Scalable performance for batch processing requirements

Professional-grade Instagram image extraction for demanding enterprise workflows.