Instagram Scraper (Reels & Video) - Professional Content Extraction Tool

Powerfully extract Instagram Reels and video content with our advanced Instagram Scraper! This enterprise-grade actor delivers comprehensive data extraction for both Reels and standard video posts with complete metadata preservation and high-quality media access.

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📊 Overview

Need to scrape Instagram content at scale? This Instagram Scraper enables you to:

• Extract both Reels and standard video posts
• Preserve complete engagement metrics
• Access high-quality thumbnails and media
• Handle proxy configurations for large-scale scraping

Perfect for social analysts 📈, content researchers 🔍, and data scientists 📊!

🚀 Core Capabilities/Key Features

🎯 Dual Content Support

• Reels Extraction: Full metadata for Instagram Reels content
• Video Posts: Comprehensive standard video post data
• Bulk Processing: Handle multiple URLs simultaneously
• Quality Media: High-resolution thumbnails and video data

📊 Metadata Mastery

• Engagement Metrics: Likes, comments, view counts
• Creator Data: Author names, IDs, and profile information
• Temporal Data: Precise upload dates and timestamps
• Content Analysis: Descriptions, captions, and hashtags

🔧 Advanced Instagram Scraper Tech

• Proxy Integration: Residential IP rotation support
• Raw Data Control: Toggle raw data inclusion
• Structured Output: Key-value formatting options
• Quality Detection: Automatic resolution and format identification

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⚙️ Input Configuration

Configure your Instagram Scraper with this simple JSON input:

{
  "include_raw": false,
  "key_value": false,
  "post_urls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DIYysAWIe6B/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"
    }
  ],
  "reel_urls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5Rdyj_q7YN/"
    }
  ],
  "proxy": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "US"
  }
}

📋 Input Specifications

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
post_urls	Array	Yes	Standard Instagram video post URLs
reel_urls	Array	Yes	Instagram Reel URLs to process
include_raw	Boolean	No	Include raw response data (default: false)
key_value	Boolean	No	Format output as key-value pairs (default: false)
proxy	Object	No	Proxy configuration for the Instagram Scraper

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📄 Output Structure

This Instagram Scraper provides comprehensive output:

[
  {
    "original_url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DIYysAWIe6B/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link",
    "title": "Post by ufceurope",
    "author": "ufceurope",
    "author_id": "1807867968",
    "thumbnail": "https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/490467512_18499134382059969_1867258669444805136_n.jpg?stp=c144.0.432.432a_dst-jpg_e35_s640x640_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfQ09OVEFJTkVSLmJlc3RfaW1hZ2VfdXJsZ2VuLkMzIn0%3D&_nc_ohc=WjCIFELe-iYQ7kNvwE2lAQ_&_nc_oc=AdnV_Vx8N1M3PwXajPnnkdCvVAMXlaqoQDCuF6_FeVY26lgFKnSHZKRddK9-MsCYkLY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=2GCzZBOT5yiPzV9Pysc3fQ&oh=00_AfdyBX4_m0eYtY_5UAx1nMjFLNHZXuBsEve9d0psa9ABXg&oe=68F2D02C",
    "upload_date": "April 12, 2025",
    "comment_count": 112,
    "like_count": 77000,
    "description": "#OnThisDay in 2024: UFC 300 left us all SPEECHLESS 🤯\nRelive the event on @UFCFightPass 📺",
    "shortcode": "DIYysAWIe6B",
    "source": "instagram",
    "format_id": "0",
    "ext": "mp4"
  },
  {
    "url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5Rdyj_q7YN/",
    "user_posted": "59651698000",
    "title": "Video by dextheorangecat",
    "caption": "Bro is a cat-of-all-trades 🧳 \n\n#catoftheday #orangecatsofinstagram #orangecatbehavior #kitten #asmr #orangecat #catsofig #cardboardcat",
    "description": "Bro is a cat-of-all-trades 🧳 \n\n#catoftheday #orangecatsofinstagram #orangecatbehavior #kitten #asmr #orangecat #catsofig #cardboardcat",
    "hashtags": [
      "catoftheday",
      "orangecatsofinstagram",
      "orangecatbehavior",
      "kitten",
      "asmr",
      "orangecat",
      "catsofig",
      "cardboardcat"
    ],
    "num_comments": 8186,
    "date_posted": "2024-04-02T20:44:39.000Z",
    "likes": 3437484,
    "post_id": "C5Rdyj_q7YN",
    "thumbnail": "https://scontent-lga3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/503898481_1296292978728329_6939354053091254268_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e15_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6ImltYWdlX3VybGdlbi43MjB4MTI4MC5zZHIuZjcxODc4LmRlZmF1bHRfY292ZXJfZnJhbWUuYzIifQ&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=105&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2QGPNsBobVT_cKHOJVGHkCAEpLUr8A8tsajGhx1hwGBfFIEG_aimvUlN8y_mKq57fvk&_nc_ohc=dP62NfuOJ98Q7kNvwEvlTyv&_nc_gid=GW0XBrIzCAX9RjgTay95Ig&edm=ANTKIIoBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AfdcuhO8cIWArp-YPMvDNSvf2IiZ_Z2mbBFtPenJeZmwwA&oe=68F2C863&_nc_sid=d885a2",
    "shortcode": "C5Rdyj_q7YN",
    "content_id": "C5Rdyj_q7YN",
    "product_type": "clips",
    "length": "46.8",
    "dimensionsHeight": 1333,
    "dimensionsWidth": 750,
    "isSponsored": false,
    "videoDuration": 46.8
  }
]

📊 Output Field Documentation

Post Metadata

Field	Description
author	Content creator's Instagram handle
author_id	Unique Instagram user ID
upload_date	Human-readable publication date
comment_count	Number of comments on post
like_count	Total likes received
description	Full post description/caption

Content Identification

Field	Description
shortcode	Instagram's unique post identifier
source	Platform source (instagram)
format_id	Media format identifier
ext	File extension format

Reels-Specific Data

Field	Description
videoDuration	Length in seconds
dimensionsHeight	Video height in pixels
dimensionsWidth	Video width in pixels
hashtags	Array of extracted hashtags
product_type	Content type classification

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🎯 Content Types Supported

This Instagram Scraper handles multiple content formats:

📹 Video Posts

• Standard Instagram video content
• Engagement metrics extraction
• Creator attribution data
• Full description capture

🎬 Instagram Reels

• Short-form video content
• Hashtag analysis arrays
• Duration and dimension data
• Sponsor identification

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🔧 Technical Features

Advanced Instagram Scraper Capabilities

• Dual URL Support: Process both posts and Reels simultaneously
• Proxy Ready: Built-in residential proxy support
• Data Filtering: Raw data inclusion controls
• Format Detection: Automatic media type identification

Metadata Extraction

• Engagement Analytics: Like and comment counts
• Temporal Precision: Accurate upload timestamps
• Content Analysis: Hashtag extraction and categorization
• Media Specifications: Resolution and duration data

Reliability Features

• Error Handling: Comprehensive request management
• Rate Limit Bypass: Proxy integration for large-scale scraping
• Data Validation: Output normalization and verification
• URL Processing: Smart URL normalization and validation

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💼 Use Cases

• Social Media Managers – Track campaign performance using this Instagram Scraper
• Content Analysts – Study engagement patterns and virality
• Market Researchers – Analyze competitor content strategies
• Data Scientists – Build datasets for ML models with our Instagram Scraper
• Brand Managers – Monitor branded content and mentions

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🌟 Why Choose Our Instagram Scraper?

• Comprehensive Data: Extract both Reels and video posts in one tool
• Professional Grade: Enterprise-level reliability and performance
• Flexible Configuration: Customize output format and data inclusion
• Scalable Architecture: Handle large volumes with proxy support
• Regular Updates: Maintained for Instagram API changes

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⚠️ Limitations

• Only works with public Instagram content
• Rate limits may apply based on Instagram's restrictions
• Requires valid proxy configuration for large-scale operations

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📧 Need Customization?

Want *additional data fields, **batch processing enhancements, or *custom export formats for your Instagram Scraper?

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

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This powerful Instagram Scraper is your all-in-one solution for extracting Instagram Reels and video content with professional-grade reliability and comprehensive data coverage.