Threads Video Downloader

🎬 Download videos from public Threads posts

For creators, researchers, and developers who already have public Threads post URLs, this Actor gives you direct video links hosted by the source in a structured dataset. You can use these links in your own workflow. Each saved row includes the source post URL and any caption, author, post time, likes, comments, and video details that Threads provides. No Threads login is needed, and the Actor does not host or copy the media files.

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• Use a public post URL for a no-watermark example with Threads Video Downloader Without Watermark.

📦 What each Threads video row contains

Saved row

Each row is the first saved match for a public Threads post with video available. It has the submitted post URL and one or more video entries. Other post and video details appear when Threads provides them.

Direct links are hosted by the source. They can expire or stop working when the source changes, so use important links soon after the run.

▶️ Run the Threads video downloader

Steps

1. Paste one or more full public Threads post URLs into postUrls.
2. Start the Actor.
3. Open the dataset link or the overview view.
4. Use each videos[].videoUrl value in your own browser, downloader, or workflow.

To keep a run focused, submit only the post URLs you need. The Actor does not search Threads for posts. It does not handle private, login-gated, deleted, or otherwise unreachable posts. If the same post URL is submitted more than once, only its first saved match is kept and later repeats are ignored.

⚙️ Input

Input fields

Field	Type	What it does
postUrls	array of objects	Lists the public Threads post URL entries to process.
postUrls[].url	string (URL)	Gives one full public Threads post URL that contains video.

The postUrls field is required and must contain at least one entry. The schema does not set a fixed maximum. Use full post URLs only. Profile, search, and private post links are not supported.

Example input

This is the public input from a successful beta run using the schema's default URL:

{
  "postUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.threads.com/@mariners/post/DKTSy7DN1eN"
    }
  ]
}

🧾 Output

Output link

Field	Type	What it does
dataset	string link	Opens the default dataset overview with the saved video rows.

Video result row

Field	Type	What it does
postUrl	string (URL)	Gives the public Threads post URL for this row. Required.
postId	string	Gives the stable Threads post identifier, when available.
caption	string	Gives the original post caption or text, when available.
author	object	Holds author details, when available.
author.username	string	Gives the author username shown by Threads.
author.profileUrl	string (URL)	Gives the public Threads profile URL for the author.
publishedAt	string (date-time)	Gives the original publication time, when available.
likeCount	integer	Gives the number of likes shown by the source, when available.
commentCount	integer	Gives the number of comments shown by the source, when available.
videos	array of objects	Lists the source video files found in the post. It contains at least one item. Required.
videos.videoUrl	string (URL)	Gives the direct source URL for downloading the video. Required for each video.
videos.thumbnailUrl	string (URL)	Gives the source thumbnail or preview image URL, when available.
videos.mediaType	string	Gives the source media type, when available.
videos.fileExtension	string	Gives the source file extension, when available.
videos.quality	string	Gives the source quality label, when available.
videos.width	integer	Gives the video width in pixels, when available.
videos.height	integer	Gives the video height in pixels, when available.
videos.resolution	string	Gives the source resolution label, when available.
videos.duration	number	Gives the video duration in seconds, when available.

Example video row

This complete row comes from the newest successful run of the current beta build. Its source URLs and public values are shown as returned.

{
  "postUrl": "https://www.threads.com/@mariners/post/DKTSy7DN1eN",
  "videos": [
    {
      "videoUrl": "https://scontent-sjc6-1.cdninstagram.com/o1/v/t2/f2/m367/AQPKA5XljwrS3qNUd9l5aXffcWE2BYTkn-927YrU7CYPV1Oi8ioGcSwYKLP4uv7QgGsqZLkb3pDfLnYgwmt73eFCg5F6Ic3-5ia7SR8.mp4?_nc_cat=104&_nc_sid=9ca052&_nc_ht=scontent-sjc6-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_ohc=2Duz-gzPumkQ7kNvwFZw4X3&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6ImlnLXhwdmRzLmZlZWQuYzItQzMuZGFzaF9yMmV2ZXZwOS1yMWdlbjJ2cDktaGZyX3E5MCIsInZpZGVvX2lkIjpudWxsLCJvaWxfdXJsZ2VuX2FwcF9pZCI6MjM4MjYwMTE4Njk3MzY3LCJjbGllbnRfbmFtZSI6ImlnIiwieHB2X2Fzc2V0X2lkIjo3MTA4OTgyNjgxNTYwNTEsImFzc2V0X2FnZV9kYXlzIjo0NTUsInZpX3VzZWNhc2VfaWQiOjEwMTY0LCJkdXJhdGlvbl9zIjozNCwiYml0cmF0ZSI6MTg1NzY2OCwidXJsZ2VuX3NvdXJjZSI6Ind3dyJ9&ccb=17-1&_nc_gid=hcW_GEtSq1OjFft5pj_xkA&_nc_ss=7a22e&_nc_zt=28&oh=00_AQJMKIDM-0GkfeeqVnmQukK7O4iPluyEPgugIi566oChgQ&oe=6A995199",
      "thumbnailUrl": "https://scontent-sjc6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/502082618_1221716316111560_1699719471127938819_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e15_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ig_cache_key=MzY0NDMzOTE4NzY4ODYyNjA2MQ%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkZFRUQueHBpZHMuNjQwLnNkci52aWRlb19kZWZhdWx0X2NvdmVyX2ZyYW1lLkMzIn0%3D&_nc_ohc=DkIxwp7bY8wQ7kNvwHK70js&_nc_oc=AdojhBH8aQmCAcrc1aXT3jbrjocvry601hMW3lBniceR1UhfvDVVe7hffX81uoinLUg&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sjc6-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=hcW_GEtSq1OjFft5pj_xkA&_nc_ss=7a22e&oh=00_AQJSy0QlNEiXOK2VK8X1Zu-J4yD9Bum1AUKOiTsErKKXzQ&oe=6A9951AD",
      "mediaType": "video/mp4",
      "fileExtension": "mp4",
      "quality": "720p",
      "width": 1280,
      "height": 720,
      "resolution": "1280x720",
      "duration": 34.688
    }
  ],
  "postId": "3644339187688626061_63242893209",
  "caption": "Back-to-back 💣! #TridentsUp",
  "author": {
    "username": "mariners",
    "profileUrl": "https://www.threads.com/@mariners"
  },
  "publishedAt": "2025-05-31T02:39:23.000Z",
  "likeCount": 206,
  "commentCount": 0
}

💳 Pricing

Event

Pricing is pay per event. The buyer-facing event is Video link, and it costs $0.00175 each. It covers one direct video link hosted by the source and saved when a public Threads post has video available.

🔌 Integrations

Dataset access

Open the dataset link in Apify Console, export the dataset, or use the Apify dataset API in your own workflow. The Actor returns source links only, so your workflow must download or process them while they are valid.

Video guide

❓ FAQ

What makes a post eligible for a saved row?

The post must be public and reachable, and it must have at least one video. The saved row includes the post URL and the video entries that the source provides.

Can I use a private or login-gated post?

No. This Actor is for public Threads posts. Private, login-gated, deleted, and otherwise unreachable posts are outside its scope.

Does the Actor store the video file?

No. It returns direct source-hosted links. It does not copy, transcode, or permanently host the media.

Why can a video link stop working later?

The link comes from the source and can expire or change. Use important links soon after the run, or run the Actor again to get fresh links.

What happens if I submit the same post URL twice?

Only the first saved match is kept. A later repeat of the same source post is ignored.

Can I submit a profile or search URL?

No. Add full public Threads post URLs. The Actor does not find posts through profile, search, feed, hashtag, or keyword pages.

Do I need a Threads login?

No. Public post URLs can be processed without a Threads login.

Can one post contain more than one video?

Yes. The videos array can contain one or more source video objects when the post provides them.

How many post URLs can I submit?

At least one URL is required. The input schema does not set a fixed upper limit, so use the list size that fits your run and workflow.

📝 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 🫡

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Made with ❤️ by Maxime Dupré