🎬 Facebook Page Reels Downloader

Extract Facebook Reels with complete metadata, engagement metrics, and video download links from any public Facebook profile. Perfect for social media analytics, content research, and competitive analysis.

📋 Table of Contents

• ✨ Features
• 🚀 How to Use
• Input Parameters
• Output Data
• Use Cases
• FAQ

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✨ Features

Feature	Description
Profile ID Support	Extract reels using Facebook Profile ID
Complete Metadata	Get video details, descriptions, timestamps, and duration
Engagement Metrics	Track views, comments, reactions, and shares
Video URLs	Direct links to HD and SD video files
Author Information	Creator name, ID, verification status, and profile URL
Thumbnails	High-quality reel thumbnail images
Smart Pagination	Automatic page navigation with cursor support
Fast & Reliable	Built-in error handling and retry logic

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🚀 How to Use

Step 1: Get Facebook Profile ID

To find a Facebook Profile ID:

1. Visit the Facebook page
2. View page source or use browser developer tools
3. Look for the numeric profile ID in the page data
4. Copy the numeric ID (e.g., 100044627640367)

Step 2: Configure Input

**Basic Example:*/

{
  "profileId": "100044627640367",
  "maxReelsPages": 1
}

**Extract More Reels:*/

{
  "profileId": "100044627640367",
  "maxReelsPages": 5
}

Step 3: Run the Actor

Click "Start" and the actor will extract all reels from the specified profile.

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📥 Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Default	Example
profileId	String		Facebook numeric profile ID	-	"100044627640367"
maxReelsPages	Integer		Maximum pages to fetch (each page ≈ 10 reels)	1	5

Input Details

profileId ()

• Must be a numeric Facebook profile ID
• Only numbers are accepted (no letters or special characters)
• Minimum length: 6 characters
• Maximum length: 100 characters
• Example: 100044627640367

maxReelsPages ()

• Controls how many result pages to fetch
• Each page typically contains ~10 reels
• Range: 1-10
• Leave at 1 for quick testing
• Increase for larger extractions

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Output Data

Sample Output

{
  "success": true,
  "profile_id": "100044627640367",
  "post_id": "1345684796929096",
  "video_id": "2345849642540596",
  "description": "Amazing reel content!",
  "url": "https://www.facebook.com/reel/2345849642540596/",
  "timestamp": 1759683958,
  "length_in_second": 15.5,
  "play_count": 1500000,
  "comments_count": 250,
  "reactions_count": 45000,
  "reshare_count": 1200,
  "thumbnail_uri": "https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/...",
  "author": {
    "name": "Creator Name",
    "id": "100044627640367",
    "is_verified": true,
    "url": "https://www.facebook.com/profile"
  },
  "video_files": {
    "video_hd_file": "https://video.xx.fbcdn.net/hd.mp4",
    "video_sd_file": "https://video.xx.fbcdn.net/sd.mp4"
  }
}

Output Fields

Field	Type	Description
success	Boolean	Whether extraction was successful
profile_id	String	Facebook profile ID used for extraction
post_id	String	Unique post identifier
video_id	String	Unique video identifier
description	String	Reel caption/description
url	String	Direct link to the reel
timestamp	Number	Unix timestamp (when reel was posted)
length_in_second	Number	Video duration in seconds
play_count	Number	Total views
comments_count	Number	Number of comments
reactions_count	Number	Total reactions (likes, loves, etc.)
reshare_count	Number	Number of shares
thumbnail_uri	String	Thumbnail image URL
author.name	String	Creator's display name
author.id	String	Creator's Facebook ID
author.is_verified	Boolean	Blue checkmark status
author.url	String	Creator's profile URL
video_files.video_hd_file	String	HD video download URL
video_files.video_sd_file	String	SD video download URL

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Use Cases

Social Media Analytics

• Track competitor reel performance
• Monitor engagement trends over time
• Analyze content strategy effectiveness
• Identify viral content patterns

Content Research

• Discover high-performing reel formats
• Study successful content creators
• Find inspiration for your own content
• Analyze what drives engagement

Market Research

• Monitor industry influencers
• Track brand mentions in reels
• Analyze audience preferences
• Study competitor strategies

Data Collection

• Archive social media content
• Build datasets for analysis
• Create content libraries
• Export data for reporting

Influencer Marketing

• Research potential influencers
• Analyze influencer engagement rates
• Track influencer content performance
• Verify influencer metrics

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📈 Best Practices

Do's

• Use valid numeric Profile IDs
• Start with maxReelsPages: 1 for testing
• Verify profile is public before running
• Export data immediately after extraction
• Check output data for completeness
• Use reasonable page limits (1-5 pages)

Don'ts

• Don't use private profile IDs
• Don't set very high page limits initially
• Don't run multiple actors simultaneously
• Don't ignore error messages
• Don't extract from restricted profiles

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❓ FAQ

How do I find a Facebook Profile ID?

Visit the Facebook page, view the page source, and look for numeric IDs in the HTML. Profile IDs are typically 15-17 digit numbers.

Does this download actual video files?

No, the actor provides direct URLs to video files. You can use these URLs to download videos separately using your preferred download tool.

Can I extract from private profiles?

No, only public Facebook profiles are supported. The actor cannot access private or restricted content.

How many reels can I extract?

You can control this with maxReelsPages. Each page contains approximately 10 reels. For example:

• maxReelsPages: 1 = ~10 reels
• maxReelsPages: 5 = ~50 reels
• maxReelsPages: 10 = ~100 reels

Do video URLs expire?

Yes, Facebook video URLs may expire after some time. Download videos immediately if you need to store them permanently.

What if a profile has no reels?

The actor will complete successfully but return an empty dataset. Check the logs to confirm the profile was accessed correctly.

How long does extraction take?

Typically 10-30 seconds per page, depending on the number of reels and network conditions.

Can I run this actor multiple times?

Yes, you can run the actor as many times as needed. Each run is independent.

What data formats are supported?

The actor outputs data in JSON format, which can be exported to CSV, Excel, or other formats from the Apify platform.

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🏷️ Tags

Facebook Reels Scraper • Facebook Reels Downloader • Facebook Data Extractor • Social Media Analytics • Reels Metadata Extractor • Facebook Video Scraper • Engagement Metrics • Social Media Intelligence • Content Analysis Tool • Influencer Analytics • Facebook Automation • Reels Data Mining • Video Content Extraction • Social Media Research • Competitive Analysis • Content Strategy Tool • Facebook Profile Scraper • Viral Content Analysis • Social Listening • Brand Monitoring

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🚀 Get Started Now

Ready to download Facebook Page Reels?

1. Click "Try for free" to open the actor
2. Enter the Facebook Page ID in the groupId input
3. Configure maxReelsPages as needed
4. Run the actor and download all media URLs from the dataset
5. Use the built-in table views to browse images, videos, or detailed data

⭐ If this actor helps your workflow, please give it a star!

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Built with ❤️ by Sachin Kumar Yadav using Apify Platform