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Instagram Reels Audio Downloader - Professional Audio Extraction Tool

Enterprise-grade solution for isolating and downloading high-fidelity audio tracks from Instagram Reels with comprehensive technical metadata and direct CDN access.

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Overview

The Instagram Reels Audio Downloader is a specialized automation tool designed for professionals who require pristine audio content extracted from Instagram Reels. This actor processes reel URLs to deliver clean, separate audio streams, complete with detailed technical specifications, format analysis, and direct access to the audio assets. It is the essential tool for audio-focused workflows.

Core Capabilities

• High-fidelity audio extraction from Instagram Reels
• Complete technical metadata including codec, bitrate, and sample rate
• Direct CDN access for reliable, high-speed downloads
• Comprehensive format analysis with container and codec information

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Input Configuration

{
  "reel_urls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI4WihvBwKC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link",
      "method": "GET"
    }
  ]
}

Input Specifications

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
reel_urls	Array	Yes	Array of Instagram Reel URL objects to process
url	String	Yes	A valid Instagram Reel URL (supports various parameters)
method	String	Yes	HTTP method for the request (GET recommended)

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Output Structure

[
  {
    "url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI4WihvBwKC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link",
    "source": "instagram",
    "audio_formats": {
      "id": "DI4WihvBwKC",
      "webpage_url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI4WihvBwKC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link",
      "title": "Video by photoshop",
      "audio_formats": [
        {
          "format_id": "dash-665045486380932ad",
          "format_note": "DASH audio",
          "ext": "m4a",
          "protocol": "https",
          "url": "https://cdninstagram.com/.../audio.m4a",
          "filesize": 168585,
          "tbr": 66.879,
          "vcodec": "none",
          "acodec": "mp4a.40.5",
          "width": null,
          "height": null,
          "fps": null,
          "asr": 48000,
          "language": null,
          "quality": "DASH audio",
          "note": null,
          "additional": {
            "manifest_url": null,
            "container": "m4a_dash",
            "dynamic_range": null,
            "manifest_stream_number": 0,
            "is_dash_periods": true,
            "audio_ext": "m4a",
            "video_ext": "none",
            "vbr": 0,
            "abr": 66.879,
            "resolution": "audio only",
            "aspect_ratio": null,
            "format": "dash-665045486380932ad - audio only (DASH audio)"
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  }
]

Output Field Documentation

Result-Level Metadata

Field	Description
url	The original input URL that was processed.
source	Source platform (e.g., instagram).
audio_formats	The main container object for all audio data.

Audio Asset Identification

Field	Description
id	The unique Instagram ID for the reel.
webpage_url	The canonical URL of the source reel.
title	The title or description of the reel, often including the creator's name.

Audio Stream Details

Field	Description
format_id	Unique identifier for the audio format.
format_note	Description of the format type (e.g., DASH audio).
ext	File extension/container format (e.g., m4a).
url	Direct CDN URL for downloading the audio file.
filesize	Size of the audio file in bytes.
tbr	Average total bitrate in KBit/s.
vcodec	Video codec (none confirms pure audio stream).
acodec	Audio codec specification (e.g., mp4a.40.5 for AAC).
asr	Audio sample rate in Hz.

Advanced Technical Metadata (additional)

Field	Description
container	Specific container format within the stream.
audio_ext	Confirmed audio file extension.
video_ext	Confirmed absence of video (none).
vbr	Video bitrate (0 confirms no video).
abr	Audio bitrate in KBit/s.
resolution	Description confirming audio only.

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Technical Features

Advanced Audio Extraction

• Pure Audio Stream Isolation: Expertly separates audio from video, delivering clean, video-free audio files.
• DASH Streaming Support: Efficiently extracts audio from Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH) manifests.
• Multi-Codec Support: Handles industry-standard audio codecs like AAC (mp4a.40.*).

Comprehensive Metadata

• Precise Audio Specifications: Detailed bitrate (ABR), sample rate (ASR), and codec information.
• Source Provenance: Full traceability back to the original reel and creator.
• Technical Integrity Checks: Fields like vcodec: none and vbr: 0 guarantee a pure audio output.

Reliability & Performance

• Direct CDN Access: Bypasses unnecessary layers for maximum download speed and reliability.
• Standardized Output: Consistent JSON structure for easy integration and parsing.
• Robust Error Handling: Built-in validation for URL parsing and network requests.

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Enterprise Applications

Music & Audio Production

• Source samples, beats, and vocal tracks for remixes and production.
• Analyze audio trends and popular sounds on social media.
• Archive high-quality audio from influencer collaborations.

Content Creation & Podcasting

• Extract voiceovers and dialogue for use in other video projects.
• Incorporate Instagram audio into podcasts or audio-based content.
• Create compilations or analysis videos of trending audio.

Research & Analysis

• Conduct linguistic analysis on spoken content.
• Study audio compression and codec usage on social platforms.
• Monitor for audio copyright infringement or brand mentions.

Development & Integration

• Power audio-focused social media monitoring tools.
• Build services for downloading or repurposing Instagram audio.
• Feed audio data into transcription or AI analysis services.

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