Instagram Reels Downloader - Professional Media Extraction Tool

Enterprise-grade solution for downloading Instagram Reels with multiple quality options, comprehensive metadata, and direct CDN access.

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Overview

The Instagram Reels Downloader is a sophisticated automation tool designed for professionals who require high-quality Instagram Reels content with complete technical metadata. This actor extracts reels from provided URLs while delivering multiple resolution options, detailed format information, and direct access to media assets.

Core Capabilities

• Multi-quality video downloads with resolution options up to 1280x720
• Complete metadata extraction including duration, format specs, and upload details
• Separate audio stream access for advanced editing workflows
• Technical format analysis with codec and container information

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Input Configuration

json
{
  "reel_urls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI4WihvBwKC/",
      "method": "GET"
    }
  ]
}

Input Specifications

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
reel_urls	Array	Yes	Instagram Reel URLs to process
url	String	Yes	Valid Instagram Reel URL (reel/ format)
method	String	Yes	HTTP method (GET recommended)

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Output Structure

json
{
  "original_url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI4WihvBwKC/",
  "username": "Adobe Photoshop",
  "upload_date": "20250425",
  "duration": 20.166,
  "ext": "mp4",
  "format": "dash-2132685737246173vd - 720x1280 (DASH video)+dash-665045486380932ad - audio only (DASH audio)",
  "video_url": "https://cdninstagram.com/.../video.mp4",
  "audio_url": "https://cdninstagram.com/.../audio.mp4",
  "thumbnail_url": "https://cdninstagram.com/.../thumbnail.jpg",
  "video_qualities": [
    {
      "format_id": "dash-2132685737246173vd",
      "url": "https://cdninstagram.com/.../720p.mp4",
      "ext": "mp4",
      "height": 1280,
      "width": 720,
      "vcodec": "avc1.64001f",
      "acodec": "none",
      "format_note": "DASH video"
    }
  ]
}

Output Field Documentation

Metadata Section

Field	Description
username	Content creator's Instagram handle
upload_date	Publication date in YYYYMMDD format
duration	Video length in seconds (decimal precision)
ext	Container format (mp4, etc.)
format	Complete format description

Media Assets

Field	Description
video_url	Primary video download URL
audio_url	Separate audio stream URL
thumbnail_url	High-quality preview image

Quality Options

Field	Description
format_id	Unique identifier for each quality
height	Vertical resolution in pixels
width	Horizontal resolution in pixels
vcodec	Video codec specification
acodec	Audio codec specification
format_note	Format description

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Quality Tiers Available

The actor automatically detects and provides multiple quality options:

1. High Definition - 1280x720 (720p) with advanced codec support
2. Standard Definition - Various intermediate resolutions
3. Mobile Optimized - Lower resolutions for bandwidth conservation

Each quality tier includes technical specifications for professional editing workflows.

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Technical Features

Advanced Format Support

• DASH video streaming format extraction
• Multiple codec support (AVC/H.264)
• Separate audio/video stream access
• Container format detection

Metadata Extraction

• Precise duration timing (millisecond accuracy)
• Upload timestamp preservation
• Creator attribution data
• Technical format specifications

Reliability Features

• Direct CDN access for maximum reliability
• Multiple quality fallback options
• Comprehensive error handling
• URL validation and normalization

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Enterprise Applications

Content Creation Studios

• Source high-quality social content for editing
• Access multiple resolutions for different platforms
• Preserve original quality for professional projects

Marketing Agencies

• Archive campaign content for compliance
• Analyze competitor content strategies
• Repurpose high-performing reels

Research Institutions

• Study social media video trends
• Analyze format adoption patterns
• Collect metadata for academic research

Development Teams

• Integrate Instagram content into applications
• Build content aggregation platforms
• Develop social media monitoring tools

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