Instagram Post Scraper and Downloader (Image & Video) - Professional Media & Data Extraction Tool

Extract and archive Instagram posts with our enterprise-grade actor! This powerful Instagram Post Scraper and Downloader (Image & Video) collects high-resolution media while preserving complete metadata, engagement metrics, and downloadable content.

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📋 Overview

Need comprehensive Instagram data or downloadable media? This actor delivers:

• Media Download: Extract both images AND videos from any post
• Apify Key-Value Store: Secure, persistent storage with direct download links
• Full Engagement Data: Likes, comments, hashtags, descriptions
• Batch Processing: Handle multiple Instagram URLs simultaneously

Perfect for analysts 📊, content managers 📱, researchers 🔬, and marketers 📈!

✨ Core Capabilities

🖼️ Media Extraction

• Dual Media Support: Images AND videos from same post
• High-Quality Downloads: Original resolution preservation
• Carousel Support: Full multi-image post extraction
• Video + Thumbnail Pairs: Complete video content packages

📊 Data Collection Mastery

• Engagement Metrics: Likes and comments counts
• Complete Captions: Full description text with emojis
• User Information: Username and user ID extraction
• Upload Dates: Formatted publication timestamps
• Hashtag Analysis: Extract all post hashtags

🔧 Advanced Technology

• Key-Value Store Integration: Secure media hosting with direct URLs
• Proxy Compatibility: Residential IP rotation support
• Bulk URL Processing: Multiple posts in single execution
• Content-Type Detection: Automatic media format identification

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🎯 Input Configuration

Configure the Instagram Post Scraper and Downloader (Image & Video) by providing Instagram post URLs. Enable the Key-Value Store for secure media hosting.

{
  "key_value": true,
  "post_urls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DRBpEBLkVdI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ=="
    }
  ]
}

⚙️ Input Specifications

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
key_value	Boolean	No	true	Enable/disable Apify Key-Value Store for media hosting
post_urls	Array	Yes	-	Array of Instagram post URLs to scrape
url	String	Yes	-	Valid Instagram post URL (must be public)

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📤 Output Structure

The Instagram Post Scraper and Downloader (Image & Video) returns comprehensive data for each processed post:

[
  {
    "post_url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DRBpEBLkVdI/",
    "user_id": "20824486",
    "likes": 71000,
    "comments": 197,
    "hashtags": [],
    "description": "Lauri Markkanen (40p/7r/6 3PM) left it all on the floor tonight for the Jazz 😤.",
    "caption": "NBA on Instagram: \"Lauri Markkanen (40p/7r/6 3PM) left it all on the floor tonight for the Jazz 😤\"",
    "username": "nba",
    "upload_date": "November 13, 2025",
    "images": {
      "urls": [
        {
          "content_type": "image/jpeg",
          "image_download_link_1": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/.../ig_-9157878884368246212.jpg"
        }
      ]
    },
    "videos": [
      {
        "video_url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/.../video_2acf550d-7920-400e-a612-5dbdf4ce718b.mp4",
        "thumbnail_url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/.../thumb_49ce7d81-ac91-4476-b775-694fa546cc93.jpg"
      }
    ]
  }
]

📄 Output Field Documentation

Post Metadata

Field	Description
post_url	Original Instagram post URL (cleaned)
user_id	Unique Instagram user identifier
username	Content creator's Instagram handle
upload_date	Publication date in readable format
caption	Full Instagram caption with formatting
description	Clean description text

Engagement Analytics

Field	Description
likes	Total likes count (integer)
comments	Total comments count (integer)
hashtags	Array of hashtags used in post

Media Assets

Field	Description
images.urls	Array of image download URLs with content types
videos	Array of video objects with video and thumbnail URLs

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🗝️ Key-Value Store Benefits

Using Apify's Key-Value Store with this Instagram Post Scraper and Downloader (Image & Video) provides significant advantages:

🔒 Security & Reliability

• Persistent Storage: Media files remain accessible after actor completion
• Direct URLs: Permanent download links that don't expire
• Token Security: Protected access with API tokens
• Encrypted Storage: Secure media hosting infrastructure

💼 Professional Workflows

• Batch Processing: Store multiple runs separately
• Organization: Structured data and media management
• Integration Ready: Direct URLs for third-party applications
• Scalability: Handle large media collections efficiently

📈 Operational Efficiency

• Reduced Bandwidth: Host media once, access multiple times
• Time Savings: No need to re-download for different use cases
• Data Consistency: Media and metadata stored together
• Version Control: Track different scraping runs separately

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🛠️ Technical Features

Advanced Media Handling

• Multi-Format Support: JPEG images, MP4 videos with thumbnails
• Carousel Intelligence: Sequential numbering for multi-image posts
• Content-Type Headers: Accurate media format identification
• Quality Preservation: Original Instagram quality maintained

Data Extraction Excellence

• Engagement Analytics: Precise like and comment counts
• Text Processing: Clean description and caption extraction
• Date Normalization: Consistent upload date formatting
• User Attribution: Complete creator information

Reliability Engineering

• Error Resilience: Graceful handling of unavailable content
• URL Validation: Input sanitization and verification
• Rate Limit Management: Intelligent request throttling
• Fallback Mechanisms: Alternative data extraction methods

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🎯 Use Cases for Instagram Post Scraper and Downloader (Image & Video)

• Content Agencies – Archive client Instagram campaigns
• Market Researchers – Analyze visual content trends
• Social Media Managers – Competitor content analysis
• App Developers – Build Instagram-powered applications
• Brand Managers – Monitor branded content usage
• Academic Researchers – Study social media patterns

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✅ Why Choose This Instagram Post Scraper and Downloader (Image & Video)?

• Comprehensive Solution: Single tool for both scraping AND downloading
• Professional Quality: Enterprise-grade data extraction
• Time Efficient: Parallel processing of multiple posts
• Cost Effective: No need for multiple specialized tools
• Regular Updates: Maintained for Instagram compatibility
• Excellent Support: Technical assistance when needed

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⚠️ Limitations

• Only works with public Instagram posts (private accounts not supported)
• Subject to Instagram's rate limits and terms of service
• Media availability depends on Instagram CDN access
• Some metadata may vary based on Instagram's API responses

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📧 Need Customization?

Want **additional data points, **enhanced media options, or *custom integration features for your Instagram Post Scraper and Downloader (Image & Video)?

✉️ Email codenest2.0@gmail.com for tailored solutions!

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Optimize your Instagram workflow with our powerful Instagram Post Scraper and Downloader (Image & Video) – the complete solution for professional social media data extraction and media archiving.