ReelShort Video Downloader — Decrypted MP4 Episodes

What does ReelShort Video Downloader do?

ReelShort Video Downloader decrypts and downloads accessible ReelShort episodes as best-quality MP4 files. Add a bookId and chapterId, start the Actor, and receive a ready-to-use video in Apify Key-Value Store. No additional decryption or conversion is required after the run.

The Actor automatically chooses the best available video quality for each episode and supports multiple chapters in one run. A structured Dataset provides download status, episode details, selected resolution, file size, and a direct link to each stored MP4. Use it manually in Apify Console or automate ReelShort video downloads through the Apify API, SDKs, schedules, webhooks, and integrations.

Explore the ReelShort Actor suite

Use these Actors together to move from title discovery to episode-level data and authorized media downloads.

Actor	Best for	Key output
ReelShort Scraper	Discover trending short dramas from the recommendation feed.	bookId and title metadata
ReelShort Search Scraper	Find dramas by title, genre, trope, theme, or phrase.	bookId and matching titles
ReelShort Book Detail Scraper	Enrich a title with episodes, cast, recommendations, and availability.	bookId, chapterId, and title details
ReelShort Episode Scraper	Inspect chapters and retrieve available decrypted playback links.	Episode metadata and HLS URLs
ReelShort Video Downloader	Save accessible episodes as best-quality MP4 files.	MP4 files and download metadata

Why use ReelShort Video Downloader?

• Decrypt and download ReelShort episodes as complete MP4 files.
• Automatically select the best quality currently available for each chapter.
• Save video files directly to Apify Key-Value Store.
• Download multiple episodes in a single run.
• Name every file with its ReelShort book and chapter IDs for easy matching.
• Monitor unsuccessful downloads through the run status and logs without result fees.
• Connect downloaded videos to authorized review, catalog, and media workflows.

This Actor is useful for content quality assurance, licensed media archiving, localization review, internal editorial tools, catalog maintenance, and other workflows where you have permission to download and retain ReelShort media.

What ReelShort video data can I get?

Field	Type	Description
bookId	string	Requested ReelShort title identifier.
chapterId	string	Requested ReelShort episode identifier.
success	boolean	Whether the decrypted MP4 was saved successfully.
chapterName	string or null	Episode title.
serialNumber	integer or null	Episode position within the series.
duration	integer or null	Episode duration reported by ReelShort.
isLocked	boolean or null	Whether the episode is currently locked.
selectedWidth	integer or null	Width of the selected video.
selectedHeight	integer or null	Height of the selected video.
fileName	string or null	ID-based MP4 filename.
sizeBytes	integer or null	Stored MP4 file size.
kvsRecordUrl	string or null	API URL for the stored MP4 file.

How to download ReelShort episodes as MP4

1. Find the ReelShort title's bookId and the episode's chapterId. A compatible ReelShort book-detail Actor can provide both values.
2. Open the Input tab.
3. Add one or more book and chapter ID pairs to chapters.
4. Click Save & Start.
5. Open Downloaded MP4 files to access the videos.
6. Check Download results for status, resolution, size, and file links.

No coding is required. Developers can run the same workflow through the Apify API, Python or JavaScript SDK, CLI, webhooks, or scheduled Actor runs.

Input

See the Input tab for all options. chapters is a required JSON array. Each item must contain a bookId and chapterId string. Duplicate pairs are ignored while the remaining entries keep their original order.

{
  "chapters": [
    {
      "bookId": "6a90e563e9df3108b20a4617",
      "chapterId": "6tybvk6hrr"
    }
  ]
}

Output

Every successful download creates one complete MP4 file in the run's default Key-Value Store. Filenames use this predictable pattern:

media-{bookId}_{chapterId}.mp4

For the prefilled example, the filename is:

media-6a90e563e9df3108b20a4617_6tybvk6hrr.mp4

The Key-Value Store contains the downloaded media files and does not retain a separate input record. Private KVS records require authenticated Apify access. The accompanying Dataset can be downloaded in JSON, HTML, CSV, Excel, or XML.

{
  "bookId": "6a90e563e9df3108b20a4617",
  "chapterId": "6tybvk6hrr",
  "success": true,
  "chapterName": "Episode 1",
  "serialNumber": 1,
  "isLocked": false,
  "selectedWidth": 1080,
  "selectedHeight": 1920,
  "sizeBytes": 1891943,
  "fileName": "media-6a90e563e9df3108b20a4617_6tybvk6hrr.mp4",
  "contentType": "video/mp4",
  "kvsRecordKey": "media-6a90e563e9df3108b20a4617_6tybvk6hrr.mp4",
  "kvsRecordUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/example/records/media-6a90e563e9df3108b20a4617_6tybvk6hrr.mp4",
  "error": null
}

How much does it cost to download ReelShort videos?

This Actor uses pay-per-result pricing:

Apify plan	Price per result	Price per 1,000 results
Free plan	$0.0035	$3.50
Paid plans	$0.0025	$2.50

Only successfully downloaded MP4 results stored in the default Dataset are billed. Failed downloads, unavailable episodes, and files that cannot be saved to KVS do not create charged Dataset rows. Check each run's Usage tab for the exact charge.

Tips for reliable ReelShort MP4 downloads

• Make sure each chapterId belongs to the supplied bookId.
• Use the prefilled example to confirm the expected video and Dataset outputs.
• Start with small batches when estimating storage use and run duration.
• Download or move KVS media before the run storage reaches its retention date.
• Locked, unavailable, expired, or restricted episodes may not produce a video file.

FAQ, responsible use, and support

Does this Actor decrypt ReelShort videos?

Yes. For accessible episodes, the Actor handles decryption during the download and returns a ready-to-use MP4 file. Users do not need to decrypt the output themselves.

Does it always download the best ReelShort video quality?

The Actor selects the highest quality available for the requested episode at run time. The returned Dataset records the selected dimensions when they are available.

How are downloaded ReelShort videos named?

Each file uses media-{bookId}_{chapterId}.mp4, so it can be matched directly to its input without an opaque filename.

Can this Actor unlock paid or restricted episodes?

No. It downloads only content currently accessible to the Actor and does not bypass payment, account, geographic, or copyright restrictions.

Use this Actor only for legitimate and authorized purposes. Follow ReelShort's terms, respect copyright and applicable law, and verify that you have permission to download and retain the resulting media. Use the Issues tab for support and the API tab for programmatic access.