Instagram Reels Audio Downloader

🎧 Instagram Reels audio links for creators and researchers

If you have public Instagram Reel URLs, this Actor gives you the audio-only stream and a direct source-hosted audio URL for each usable Reel. It also keeps available format, creator, caption, engagement, and timing data with the Reel. Creators can save audio references, researchers can compare Reels, and developers can build a small audio dataset from known links. The returned audio URL is ready to open after the run without actor-held cookies, login state, source credentials, special headers, or a matching IP.

Try a focused task

• For one public Reel, use Download Audio From Instagram Reel to get an audio link in the dataset.
• When you need the stream itself, use Extract Audio From Instagram Reel and review its available audio details.
• Use Instagram Reel Audio Extractor to keep the audio link with the Reel ID and source URL.
• For a list of Reel URLs, use Instagram Reels Audio Downloader to process them in one run.
• Use Instagram Reel Audio Downloader to keep creator, caption, and engagement data beside the audio link.

🔗 Audio links with Reel context

What you get

Each dataset row represents one usable public Reel audio stream. Required fields include audioUrl, reelUrl, reelId, and source. Available format, stream, creator, caption, engagement, publication, and duration fields stay with the source context.

▶️ Run from known Instagram Reel URLs

Run steps

1. Add one or more public Instagram Reel URLs to the input.
2. Start the Actor.
3. Open the returned dataset link when the run finishes.
4. Open audioUrl for the source-hosted audio stream and use the other fields to trace it back to the Reel.

Each submitted URL is handled on its own. An invalid, restricted, or unavailable URL does not discard usable rows from other submitted URLs. This Actor accepts known public Reel URLs. It does not discover Reels from profiles, hashtags, sounds, keywords, or trending feeds.

⚙️ Input

Input fields

Field	Type	What it does
reelUrls	array of objects	Required list of public Instagram Reel URLs to process. Each entry is handled independently.
reelUrls[].url	string	Required full public Instagram Reel URL.

Example input

The example below is the public input from a successful run. One unavailable URL does not prevent usable URLs in the same list from producing rows.

{
  "reelUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_qU9qyo9_M/"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJf0_RmSd-T/"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/ZZZhostedQAUnavailable000/"
    }
  ]
}

🧾 Output

Run output

Field	Type	What it does
results	string	Links to the dataset overview with the extracted Instagram Reel audio rows.

Dataset rows

Field	Type	What it does
audioUrl	string	Source-hosted URL for the audio-only stream.
audioFormat	string	Audio format when available.
audioContainer	string	File container used by the audio when available.
audioCodec	string	Codec used by the audio when available.
audioQuality	string	Quality label supplied for the audio when available.
audioBitrateKbps	number	Audio bitrate in kilobits per second when available.
audioSampleRateHz	number	Audio sample rate in hertz when available.
audioDurationSeconds	number	Audio stream duration in seconds when available.
audioFileSizeBytes	integer	Audio file size in bytes when available.
audioChannels	integer	Number of audio channels when available.
audioChannelLayout	string	Audio channel layout, such as mono or stereo, when available.
reelUrl	string	Original or canonical Instagram Reel URL.
reelId	string	Instagram Reel identifier.
source	string	Source service. The current value is instagram.
creatorHandle	string	Reel creator handle when available.
caption	string	Reel caption when available.
likeCount	integer	Public like count when available.
commentCount	integer	Public comment count when available.
publishedAt	string	Reel publication time when available.
reelDurationSeconds	number	Reel media duration in seconds when available.

Example dataset row

This genuine row is from the current beta run and is shown in full.

{
  "audioUrl": "https://scontent-lga3-2.cdninstagram.com/o1/v/t2/f2/m86/AQN2bEvIeu03rq4iKoh4hFhMwQ0AhxkupzGZInA8UtQ37LzrlYxNAzArE7Sg0lNSzD78FxYKvLz5doconSvRqtG4.mp4?_nc_cat=100&_nc_sid=9ca052&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_ohc=We2XJ1sW0q8Q7kNvwEK2PkF&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6ImlnLXhwdmRzLmNsaXBzLmlnd3d3LUMzLmRhc2hfbG5faGVhYWNfdmJyM19hdWRpbyIsInZpZGVvX2lkIjpudWxsLCJvaWxfdXJsZ2VuX2FwcF9pZCI6OTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5LCJjbGllbnRfbmFtZSI6ImlnIiwieHB2X2Fzc2V0X2lkIjoxNjM2NDIwNDYzNzU3ODg0LCJhc3NldF9hZ2VfZGF5cyI6NzIwLCJ2aV91c2VjYXNlX2lkIjoxMDA5OSwiZHVyYXRpb25fcyI6ODgsImJpdHJhdGUiOjc2MDgwLCJ1cmxnZW5fc291cmNlIjoid3d3In0%3D&ccb=17-1&_nc_gid=fxWLHQbV4795XtlI-VtZhg&_nc_ss=73689&_nc_zt=28&oh=00_AQI39AzuqkKydydN26kCDaTK4NVsWoSqeHP5q6ggjNxU4w&oe=6A952FB6",
  "audioFormat": "audio/mp4",
  "audioContainer": "mp4",
  "reelUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_qU9qyo9_M/",
  "reelId": "C_qU9qyo9_M",
  "source": "instagram",
  "audioCodec": "mp4a.40.5",
  "audioQuality": "dash_ln_heaac_vbr3_audio",
  "audioBitrateKbps": 75.955,
  "audioSampleRateHz": 44100,
  "audioFileSizeBytes": 846397,
  "audioChannels": 2,
  "audioChannelLayout": "stereo",
  "audioDurationSeconds": 89.000633,
  "reelDurationSeconds": 89.000633,
  "creatorHandle": "emilio.piano",
  "caption": "This 3 year old SINGER @theangelicanero asked me to play Titanic with her. It was an incredible and cute moment 🥹❤️\n\n@celinedion",
  "likeCount": 36826896,
  "commentCount": 506522,
  "publishedAt": "2024-09-08T15:40:51.000Z"
}

💳 Pricing

How billing works

This Actor uses pay-per-event pricing. The primary event covers one audio-only stream saved from a usable public Instagram Reel. An invalid, restricted, or unavailable URL does not produce that saved stream.

🔌 Integrations

Apify workflow

Run the Actor in Apify, open the dataset, and use the returned source-hosted audio links in your workflow. This video shows an Apify Actor integration flow:

❓ FAQ

What happens if one URL is invalid or restricted?

Each submitted URL is handled on its own. Usable URLs can still create rows when another URL is invalid, restricted, or unavailable.

What if a Reel has no usable audio?

The Actor cannot guarantee an audio link when the Reel has no usable audio or the public source is unavailable or restricted.

Does this download the Reel video?

No. It extracts an audio-only stream. It does not provide the Reel video.

Can I choose MP3 or another output format?

No. The Actor returns the best available source audio stream and its available format details. It does not transcode audio or offer a buyer-selected format.

Do I need an Instagram login or credentials?

No. Submit public Reel URLs without an Instagram or source-service credential. The returned source-hosted URL is ready to open after the run without actor-held cookies, login state, source credentials, special headers, or a matching IP.

Can I submit more than one Reel URL?

Yes. Submit one list of public Reel URLs in one run. This Actor does not run separate searches for profiles, hashtags, sounds, keywords, or trending feeds.

What metadata comes with the audio link?

Rows include audio format, container, codec, quality, bitrate, sample rate, duration, file size, channels, Reel URL and ID, source, creator handle, caption, likes, comments, publication time, and Reel duration when available.

📝 Changelog

0.0: Initial release

🆘 Support

For issues, questions, or feature requests, file a ticket and I'll fix or implement it in less than 24h 🫡

🔗 Related Actors

Owned actors

• TikTok Audio Downloader extracts audio and public metadata from known TikTok video URLs.
• Instagram Downloader API collects direct media links from public Instagram posts, Reels, and TV links.
• YouTube Music Downloader gets audio from known public YouTube Music tracks or YouTube videos.

Other relevant actors

• Instagram Reels Audio Scraper inspects public Reel audio metadata and usage signals.
• Instagram Reels Audio Scraper Downloader offers another public Reel audio scraper and downloader for creator workflows.

Made with ❤️ by Maxime Dupré