KjerneKode Instagram Video Downloader 🪓

Loot Instagram Videos Like a Viking Raid!

Let’s be honest: Instagram’s official API is more guarded than a dragon's hoard in the deep fjords. But fear not! KjerneKode has built the ultimate longship to sail through the digital mist and bring you the video treasures you deserve.

Whether it's Reels, IGTV, or high-quality feed videos, our Instagram Video Downloader is the Ekte (genuine) solution for your data-gathering sagas. No more struggling with restricted access—just pure, unadulterated loot.

Why KjerneKode is the Jarl of Downloaders:

• High-Speed Raids: Optimized to fetch videos faster than a Berserker’s strike.
• Stealth Mode: Built-in proxy support to keep your raid undetected by the Instagram guards.
• In-Memory Magic: Videos are captured directly to memory and uploaded to KVS, keeping your longship light and fast.
• Date Filtering: Set your horizons! Raid only the videos within your chosen time range.

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Technical Saga (Input Parameters)

To start your raid, provide the following JSON configuration. Don't worry, it's simpler than navigating by the stars!

• start_urls: (Required) (Array) The list of Instagram URLs you wish to conquer. Supports both Profile URLs (e.g., https://www.instagram.com/instagram) and Post/Reel URLs (e.g., https://www.instagram.com/p/SHORTCODE).
• start_date: (Optional) (String) The beginning of your raiding season. ISO format: YYYY-MM-DD.
• end_date: (Optional) (String) The end of your raiding season. ISO format: YYYY-MM-DD.
• proxy: (Required) (Proxy Object) Every Viking needs a shield. Use your own or Apify Proxy.

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Battle Plan (Input Example)

{
  "proxy": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": []
  },
  "start_date": "2025-05-01",
  "end_date": "2025-12-23",
  "start_urls": ["https://www.instagram.com/khivju"]
}

The Speed of Thor ⚡

This actor is optimized to run blazing fast. It loots videos efficiently, storing them in the Key-Value Store and pushing metadata to the Dataset in real-time.

The Spoils of War (Output)

During the run, the actor will output messages letting you know how the battle is progressing. Once the raid is complete, your treasures are stored in a dataset. Each item is a piece of Fantastisk (fantastic) data.

Loot Detail Example:

[
  {
    "username": "khivju",
    "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DSNR6_ADETP/",
    "videoUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/1tNpQ0L2qriU2gpB1/records/DSNR6_ADETP.mp4",
    "filename": "DSNR6_ADETP.mp4",
    "date": "2025-12-13 14:52:49",
    "shortcode": "DSNR6_ADETP",
    "caption": "🎬 Masterclass with Kristofer Hivju 🎬\n\n“The camera loves truth - and light reveals it.” \n~ Marlon Brando\n\nWhat makes a great actor on camera?\n👉 Light.\n\nKristofer Hivju shares his extensive experience working with camera, lighting, and cinematographers on international film and TV productions.\n\nWhen you understand the light, you can make it work for you.\nWith the right camera and the right light, you don’t push your performance - \nyou emerge naturally in the frame.\n\nLight is not decoration.\nLight is your scene partner.\n\n“I’m nothing without the camera and the light.”\n~ Kristofer Hivju\n\n🎥🔦 @bastian_hermansen \n#panoramaacademyactor #panoramaacademyeducation #kristoferhivju",
    "viewCount": 19594,
    "likesCount": 558,
    "commentsCount": 34
  },
  {
    "username": "khivju",
    "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DQbr5_xjkOO/",
    "videoUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/1tNpQ0L2qriU2gpB1/records/DQbr5_xjkOO.mp4",
    "filename": "DQbr5_xjkOO.mp4",
    "date": "2025-10-30 12:00:37",
    "shortcode": "DQbr5_xjkOO",
    "caption": "Jensen gives no sh*ts😮‍💨🫣 #TheIrisAffair",
    "viewCount": 38441,
    "likesCount": 1061,
    "commentsCount": 29
  },
  {
    "username": "khivju",
    "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DQMlNJQkw-v/",
    "videoUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/1tNpQ0L2qriU2gpB1/records/DQMlNJQkw-v.mp4",
    "filename": "DQMlNJQkw-v.mp4",
    "date": "2025-10-25 11:00:04",
    "shortcode": "DQMlNJQkw-v",
    "caption": "Protect Jensen at all costs 😭 #TheIrisAffair",
    "viewCount": 25119,
    "likesCount": 1154,
    "commentsCount": 20
  },
  {
    "username": "khivju",
    "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DQHYpsPD4Il/",
    "videoUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/1tNpQ0L2qriU2gpB1/records/DQHYpsPD4Il.mp4",
    "filename": "DQHYpsPD4Il.mp4",
    "date": "2025-10-23 11:00:23",
    "shortcode": "DQHYpsPD4Il",
    "caption": "The closer they get to solving the puzzle, the more dangerous it becomes… #TheIrisAffair",
    "viewCount": 12501,
    "likesCount": 397,
    "commentsCount": 3
  },
  {
    "username": "khivju",
    "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DQClBmmDQct/",
    "videoUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/1tNpQ0L2qriU2gpB1/records/DQClBmmDQct.mp4",
    "filename": "DQClBmmDQct.mp4",
    "date": "2025-10-21 15:00:21",
    "shortcode": "DQClBmmDQct",
    "caption": "Unlocking Charlie unleashes destruction #TheIrisAffair",
    "viewCount": 5954,
    "likesCount": 302,
    "commentsCount": 3
  },
  {
    "username": "khivju",
    "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DP0GDW8Dej4/",
    "videoUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/1tNpQ0L2qriU2gpB1/records/DP0GDW8Dej4.mp4",
    "filename": "DP0GDW8Dej4.mp4",
    "date": "2025-10-15 16:00:03",
    "shortcode": "DP0GDW8Dej4",
    "caption": "The stakes are high. The chase is on. #TheIrisAffair",
    "viewCount": 11746,
    "likesCount": 394,
    "commentsCount": 5
  },
  {
    "username": "khivju",
    "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DOvqEFiiIkj/",
    "videoUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/1tNpQ0L2qriU2gpB1/records/DOvqEFiiIkj.mp4",
    "filename": "DOvqEFiiIkj.mp4",
    "date": "2025-09-18 13:07:39",
    "shortcode": "DOvqEFiiIkj",
    "caption": "Every puzzle has a price. \n\nNiamh Algar and Tom Hollander star in #TheIrisAffair, starts 16 October on Sky.",
    "viewCount": 24905,
    "likesCount": 1080,
    "commentsCount": 26
  },
  {
    "username": "khivju",
    "postUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DLz1vr_Jmqe/",
    "videoUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/1tNpQ0L2qriU2gpB1/records/DLz1vr_Jmqe.mp4",
    "filename": "DLz1vr_Jmqe.mp4",
    "date": "2025-07-07 14:31:34",
    "shortcode": "DLz1vr_Jmqe",
    "caption": "Kristofer Hivju stars alongside Dave Bautista, Olga Kurylenko and Samuel L. Jackson in the explosive new film AFTERBURN - a high octane, post-apocalyptic adventure, where survival isn’t enough... the world needs a hero 🌍 \n\nAfter a massive solar flare wipes out half the planet, a fearless treasure hunter sets out to recover the Mona Lisa, only to discover that the world doesn’t need a painting. It needs a hero 🚀 \n\nThe official trailer is OUT NOW 🎥 AFTERBURN - coming soon.\n\n@khivju @afterburnfilm\n \n#KristoferHivju #Afterburn #PanoramaAgency #SamuelLJackson #ComingSoon #OnlyInTheaters #ApocalypseAdventure #SolarFlare #MonaLisa #HeroInTheAshes #BlockbusterSeason",
    "viewCount": 2920,
    "likesCount": 1617,
    "commentsCount": 41
  }
]

Bugs, Fixes, and Skål! 🍻

Even the best longships need maintenance. This scraper is under active development by the KjerneKode clan. If you encounter a Ragnarök (error) or have a feature request, please open an issue in our hall of records.

Contact KjerneKode

Do you need a custom integration or a specialized raiding party for your project? Reach out to the masters of KjerneKode. We speak fluent Python, Node.js, and Old Norse (mostly).

email: kjernecode@gmail.com

Lykke til (Good luck) with your data hunting!