Instagram Reels Scraper & Video Downloader (Apify Actor)

Download Instagram Reels and videos with full metadata using this Apify actor. No login required! Get direct download links, video information, and metadata for any public Instagram Reel.

Overview

• Fast, lightweight Instagram Reels scraper and video downloader
• Works for public Instagram content only
• No Instagram login required
• Scalable, queue-friendly, and cloud-based on Apify
• No Instagram login needed
• High-quality video downloads (up to 1080p)
• Audio track extraction

How to Use

Input Example

{
  "url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMaAjuYP5c6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"
}

Required:

• url: Instagram Reel URL (any format - short link, full link, etc.)

Output Example

The actor saves results to the default Apify dataset:

{
  "success": true,
  "requested_url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMaAjuYP5c6/",
  "video_data": {
    "url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMaAjuYP5c6/",
    "title": "MALANG♨️\nWhat a vibe yesterday at @feelthevibestudios 🔥🔥🔥",
    "author": "kashu budhani",
    "shortcode": "DMaAjuYP5c6",
    "like_count": 464579,
    "thumbnail": "https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/...",
    "duration": 0,
    "owner": {
      "username": "kashuwuwuw",
      "full_name": "kashu budhani",
      "profile_pic_url": "https://instagram.fhan14-5.fna.fbcdn.net/...",
      "is_verified": false,
      "is_private": false
    },
    "medias": [
      {
        "id": "3682258100309432122_34006133605",
        "url": "https://instagram.fhan14-2.fna.fbcdn.net/...",
        "thumbnail": "https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/...",
        "quality": "1080x1920p",
        "resolution": "1080x1920",
        "duration": 0,
        "type": "video",
        "extension": "mp4",
        "is_audio": true
      },
      {
        "id": "1240231114252530ad",
        "type": "audio",
        "url": "https://instagram.fhan14-2.fna.fbcdn.net/...",
        "quality": "67kbps",
        "extension": "m4a",
        "is_audio": true
      }
    ]
  },
  "fetched_at": "2025-10-08T05:00:53.540Z"
}

Data Fields Explained

Video Information

• title: Video caption/description
• author: Creator's display name
• like_count: Number of likes
• thumbnail: Video thumbnail image
• duration: Video duration in seconds

Owner Information

• username: Creator's Instagram username
• full_name: Creator's full name
• profile_pic_url: Creator's profile picture
• is_verified: Blue checkmark status
• is_private: Account privacy status

Media Files

• medias[0]: Video file (MP4)
• medias[1]: Audio file (M4A) - if available
• url: Direct download link
• quality: Video quality (e.g., "1080x1920p")
• extension: File format

Use Cases

• Content creators downloading their own videos
• Social media research and analysis
• Video archiving and backup
• Content inspiration and analysis
• Educational purposes

Supported URLs

• https://www.instagram.com/reel/ABC123/
• https://instagram.com/reel/ABC123/
• https://www.instagram.com/p/ABC123/ (posts)
• Short links and UTM parameters

Error Handling

If the download fails, you'll get:

{
  "success": false,
  "requested_url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/ABC123/",
  "error": "Error message here",
  "fetched_at": "2025-10-08T05:00:53.540Z"
}

Notes

• Only works for public Instagram content
• Supports both Reels and regular posts
• Video quality up to 1080p
• Audio tracks are extracted separately
• Direct download links expire after some time

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For any issues or questions, please check the Apify documentation or contact the actor author.

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Overview: Instagram Reels Scraper for 2025

This project is an Apify actor that works as a fast, lightweight Instagram Reels scraper and video downloader. It fetches public Reels and returns direct video/audio URLs plus structured metadata you can export to JSON or CSV. It’s ideal for:

• Content creators archiving their own Reels
• Social media research and competitive analysis
• Academic or marketing research on public content
• Building dashboards and analytics for public Reels

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Key Features

• Download public Instagram Reels video in MP4 and audio when available
• Extract core metadata: title (caption), author, shortcode, like_count, thumbnail, duration, owner details, medias list
• No Instagram login required (public content only)
• Works in the cloud on Apify (scalable, queue-friendly)
• Export results to JSON/CSV via Apify dataset
• Developer-friendly output suitable for databases and pipelines

What This Actor Extracts

From main.js, the actor returns the following fields in video_data:

• url: Canonical Reel URL
• title: Caption/description text
• author: Creator display name
• shortcode: Unique identifier
• like_count: Number of likes reported by the source API
• thumbnail: Reel thumbnail URL
• duration: Video duration in seconds
• owner:
  • username, full_name, profile_pic_url, is_verified, is_private
• medias: Array of downloadable assets
  • id, url, thumbnail, quality, resolution, duration, type, extension, is_audio

These fields enable common tasks like exporting reels to CSV/JSON, saving reels data to a database, or building a simple social video scraper pipeline.

What This Actor Does NOT Extract (Currently)

• View count, comments, hashtags, or full analytics are not part of the current output
• Private or paid content is not supported

If you need additional fields (e.g., scrape reels captions by hashtag search, get reels from hashtag search, reels analytics), consider extending the actor or integrating other data sources in compliance with Instagram’s policies.

Usage on Apify (Cloud)

1. Create an actor with this repository code on Apify
2. Provide input:

   {
     "url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMaAjuYP5c6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"
   }
   

3. Run the actor; results appear in the default dataset
4. Export the dataset:
   • JSON: Dataset → Export → JSON
   • CSV: Dataset → Export → CSV

Exporting Results to JSON/CSV

This actor writes results via Actor.pushData(...) to the default dataset. On Apify you can export:

• JSON for programmatic use (export reels data to JSON)
• CSV for spreadsheets and BI tools (export reels data to CSV)

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• scrape competitor reels and monitor trending instagram reels
• extract reels for brand analysis and academic research (public content only)
• download reels video in mp4 and extract reels thumbnail
• fast instagram reels scraper with lightweight output
• scrape reels in background on the Apify platform

FAQ

• Can I scrape reels from Instagram without login? Yes, for public Reels only.
• Can I get number of views, comments count, or hashtag list? Not in the current output. You only get the fields listed in “What This Actor Extracts”.
• Can I download reels in bulk from Instagram? Yes—run the actor multiple times or orchestrate with an Apify task/queue. Input currently takes one URL per run; you can extend the actor to accept arrays.
• Does it support posts? Yes, URLs like https://www.instagram.com/p/ABC123/ are supported by the underlying API.

Legal and Compliance

• This project is for public content only. Respect Instagram’s Terms of Service and local laws.
• Do not use this tool for hacking, cracking, unlocking private content, bypassing login/2FA, or downloading paid content. Example phrases such as “instagram reels hack tool”, “private reels unlock”, “download paid reels”, “bypass 2FA instagram”, or “illegal reels scraper” are explicitly out of scope.
• Always ensure your use is ethical and privacy-safe. If in doubt, consult legal counsel and review Instagram’s policies, robots.txt, and applicable regulations (e.g., GDPR).

Roadmap Ideas (Community Contributions Welcome)

• Optional enrichment for views, comments, hashtags (if feasible and compliant)
• Hashtag- or profile-based discovery flows
• Batch input for bulk downloads
• Extra exports and web UI

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