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🚀 Instagram Story Downloader - Pro: Bulk Archive Active Stories 🎬

Download ALL active Instagram Stories instantly! From usernames OR story URLs. Get image/video links + rich metadata. Apify storage option 📦. Residential proxy ready 🌐.

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🌟 Overview

Need to archive Instagram Stories before they disappear? This pro actor:
✅ Downloads ALL active stories from usernames or URLs
✅ Preserves metadata: Story types, dimensions, durations
✅ Dual output modes: Direct links OR Apify storage
✅ Bulk processing: Multiple accounts in one run

Perfect for marketers 📊, researchers 🔍, and brand managers 👔!

⚡ Avg. runtime: 30-90 seconds per account
🛡️ Residential proxy support for private accounts

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🔥 Key Features

🚀 Instant Story Capture

• Username/URL Input: Works with both instagram.com/stories/username or @username
• 24/7 Active Stories: Downloads ALL currently live stories
• Type Detection: Auto-identifies images 🖼️ vs videos 🎥

📊 Rich Media Intelligence

• Video Metadata: Duration, resolution, bitrate, codecs
• Image Details: Dimensions, format
• Thumbnails Included: For video stories (Apify storage only)

⚙️ Enterprise-Grade

• Storage Options:
  • Direct CDN links (default)
  • Encrypted Apify key-value URLs
• Proxy Rotation:
  • Residential IP groups
  • Country targeting
• Bulk Mode: Process 50+ accounts simultaneously

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⚙️ Input Configuration

{
  "story_urls": [
    {"url": "https://www.instagram.com/stories/ufc/3647750838321629516/", "method": "GET"}
  ],
  "usernames": ["nba", "mrbeast"],
  "use_key_value_store": true,
  "proxy": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "US"
  }
}

📋 Input Fields

Parameter	Type	Description
story_urls	Array	Specific story URLs (optional)
usernames	Array	Target account handles (e.g., ["nba"])
use_key_value_store	Boolean	true=Apify storage, false=Direct links
proxy	Object	Residential proxy config for private accounts

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📤 Output Examples

🔗 Direct Links Mode

{
  "input": "https://www.instagram.com/stories/ufc/",
  "username": "ufc",
  "story_links": [
    {
      "download_url": "https://instagram.fdvo2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/504187727_185243069440483....nc_sid=982cc7&dl=1",
      "story_type": "image"
    },
    {
      "download_url": "https://instagram.fdvo2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/o1/v/t2/f2/m78/AQNubG2d7pkkYzIsuovcMBj_8bslbeXZGg....=1",
      "story_type": "video"
    }
  ]
}

📦 Apify Storage Mode

{
  "input": "https://www.instagram.com/stories/adobevideo/",
  "username": "adobevideo",
  "story_links": [
    {
      "download_url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/.../adobevideo_story_0.mp4",
      "story_type": "video",
      "thumbnail_url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/.../adobevideo_thumb_0.jpg",
      "codec_name": "h264",
      "width": 720,
      "height": 1280,
      "duration": 15.209,
      "bit_rate": 398757
    }
  ]
}

🗝️ Output Fields

Field	Description
story_links[]	Array of active stories
download_url	Media URL (direct or Apify)
story_type	image or video
thumbnail_url	Video preview (Apify mode only)
width/height	Media dimensions
duration	Video length in seconds
bit_rate	Video quality indicator

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🆚 Why Go Pro?

Feature	🚀 This Actor	🐌 Free Tools
Bulk Downloads	50+ Accounts	1 Account
Metadata	10+ Fields	Basic Links
Private Accounts	✅ Proxy Support	❌ Fails
Storage Options	Direct + Apify	Temporary Links
Reliability	99% Success	Random Drops

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🛠️ How It Works

1️⃣ Provide Input:

• Usernames (@nba) OR story URLs
• Toggle Apify storage
• Set proxy if needed
  2️⃣ Run Actor:
• Auto-detects ALL active stories
• Captures media + metadata
  3️⃣ Get Results:
• 📥 Download URLs (direct/Apify)
• 📊 Technical specs for videos
• 🖼️ Thumbnails (Apify mode)

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💡 Use Cases

📈 Social Media Managers: Archive client stories
🔍 Competitive Analysts: Track rival campaigns
🕵️ Journalists: Preserve evidence stories
📚 Archivists: Save cultural moments
🤖 Developers: Feed story data into apps

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❓ Troubleshooting

Issue: "No stories found"
Fix:

• Verify account has active stories
• Use residential proxies for private accounts
• Check username format (without @)

Issue: Broken video links
Fix:

• Enable use_key_value_store for persistent URLs
• Re-run within 24h (stories expire)

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