Instagram Video Downloader - Professional Media & Metadata Extraction Tool

Enterprise-grade solution for downloading Instagram videos with comprehensive engagement analytics, complete metadata, and direct CDN access.

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Overview

The Instagram Video Downloader is a sophisticated automation tool designed for professionals who require high-quality Instagram video content with complete technical metadata and engagement analytics. This actor extracts videos from provided post URLs while delivering detailed performance metrics, creator information, and direct access to media assets.

Core Capabilities

• High-quality video downloads with direct CDN access
• Comprehensive engagement analytics including likes, comments, and user metrics
• Complete metadata extraction including descriptions, captions, and upload details
• Multi-format content support for single videos and carousel posts
• Advanced user analytics with user ID and profile information

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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"
    }
  ]
}

Input Specifications

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
key_value	Boolean	No	Internal configuration flag (default: false)
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",
    "videos": [
      {
        "video_url": "https://scontent-lga3-2.cdninstagram.com/o1/v/t16/f2/m84/AQM1K8jlvRf1-9aZxju1CYDCZ8cBn3peAa7YDNROa4JqTG4JmU3OsqhjCTImMOKEknfs6uVO2X0quSnd4Z68W90z-OWi9U3Nu5j2UA0.mp4?_nc_cat=107&_nc_sid=5e9851&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_ohc=kZh4-W4MV-oQ7kNvwG0ZYhS&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6Inhwdl9wcm9ncmVzc2l2ZS5JTlNUQUdSQU0uQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5DMy43MjAuZGFzaF9iYXNlbGluZV8xX3YxIiwieHB2X2Fzc2V0X2lkIjoxODEzMzMxNzA5NTYwMTAzLCJ2aV91c2VjYXNlX2lkIjoxMDE0NiwiZHVyYXRpb25fcyI6MjMsInVybGdlbl9zb3VyY2UiOiJ3d3cifQ%3D%3D&ccb=17-1&vs=be771e50615cb43e&_nc_vs=HBksFQIYTGlnX2JhY2tmaWxsX3RpbWVsaW5lX3ZvZC85MDQ3RUM3QTRCQUVBREZEMDQ1OTU1MUJDQjE3MjU5Q192aWRlb19kYXNoaW5pdC5tcDQVAALIARIAFQIYOnBhc3N0aHJvdWdoX2V2ZXJzdG9yZS9HRjhqYWhfd1B6Z1N4bWdDQU1rbmttNlN5aFJwYmtZTEFBQUYVAgLIARIAKAAYABsCiAd1c2Vfb2lsATEScHJvZ3Jlc3NpdmVfcmVjaXBlATEVAAAmzpTEhubNuAYVAigCQzMsF0A3ogxJul41GBJkYXNoX2Jhc2VsaW5lXzFfdjERAHXuB2XEngEA&_nc_gid=X_ajbDE7IrEpevUgqWSfbw&_nc_zt=28&oh=00_AffAWTSSTL7P4Qp1gwTZPJkOHHP-_0HopdaMIHSYEN6BEQ&oe=68E2E335",
        "thumbnail_url": "https://scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/527599169_18574921039024487_1261849078471129411_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e15_tt6&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=111&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2QGpFNxsSg2fB-U_Pq3sTjZC0X32XWxEC9R68LF44bglwXyV3si3Ff4_L8L0FpjqyP8&_nc_ohc=z-eaJcD_rGsQ7kNvwEll9aG&_nc_gid=X_ajbDE7IrEpevUgqWSfbw&edm=ANTKIIoBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AfehnuS6-bCF2rgpjmrF-WAHk1t9Q55sD8CYuu5wBMvJNw&oe=68E6EC72&_nc_sid=d885a2"
      }
    ]
  }
]

Output Field Documentation

Post Identification

Field	Description
post_url	Original Instagram post URL processed
user_id	Unique numerical identifier of the content creator
username	Instagram handle of the content creator

Engagement Analytics

Field	Description
likes	Total number of likes on the post
comments	Total number of comments on the post
hashtags	Array of hashtags used in the post content

Content Metadata

Field	Description
description	Full text description of the post
caption	Official caption text with creator attribution
upload_date	Human-readable publication date

Media Assets

Field	Description
videos	Array of video objects (supports carousel posts)
video_url	Direct CDN URL for high-quality video download
thumbnail_url	High-quality preview image URL

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Advanced Analytics Features

Engagement Metrics

• Precise like counting with exact numerical values
• Comment volume tracking for content performance analysis
• Hashtag extraction for content categorization and discovery

User Intelligence

• User ID extraction for creator identification and tracking
• Username verification for profile attribution
• Content origin tracking for source validation

Content Analysis

• Full text extraction including descriptions and captions
• Date formatting in human-readable and structured formats
• Media type detection for content classification

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Technical Capabilities

Media Processing

• Direct CDN access for maximum download reliability
• High-quality video streaming with optimized delivery
• Thumbnail extraction for content preview and verification
• Carousel post support for multi-video content

Data Extraction

• Structured metadata parsing from Instagram's native format
• Engagement data scraping with high accuracy
• User information collection for comprehensive analytics
• Content text preservation with original formatting

Reliability Features

• URL validation and normalization for input processing
• Comprehensive error handling for various post types
• Rate limit awareness for sustainable operation
• Fallback mechanisms for data recovery

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Enterprise Applications

Social Media Monitoring

• Competitive intelligence through engagement analysis
• Content performance tracking across multiple accounts
• Trend identification through hashtag and content analysis

Marketing Analytics

• Campaign performance measurement with precise metrics
• Influencer partnership validation through engagement verification
• Content strategy optimization based on performance data

Media & Publishing

• Content archiving with complete metadata preservation
• Video asset management for editorial workflows
• Social content repurposing for cross-platform distribution

Research & Development

• Social media trend analysis with structured data
• User behavior studies through engagement pattern analysis
• Platform algorithm research with content performance data

Development Teams

• Social media integration into applications and platforms
• Content aggregation systems with full metadata
• Analytics dashboard development with raw data feeds

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Quality Assurance

The Instagram Video Downloader ensures:

• Data accuracy through multiple validation layers
• Media quality preservation with direct CDN sourcing
• Metadata completeness for professional workflows
• Reliable performance across various post types and formats

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Professional-Grade Instagram Video Downloader - Your complete solution for Instagram video extraction and social media intelligence.