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🚀 Instagram Reels/Shorts Downloader – HD & Audio Extraction 📸🎧

Download Instagram Reels/Shorts Video in 1080p/720p 📏, split/merge audio+video 🎚️, with creator metadata 📋! Apify storage 🔐 or direct links 🌐. Residential proxies 🌍 & bulk processing 🔄.

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🌟 Overview

Need to archive Instagram content or repurpose Reels? This actor delivers:
✅ Audio/video splitting: Get separate tracks
✅ Apify Storage: Encrypted download URLs
✅ Full metadata: Titles, authors, upload dates
✅ Proxy-ready: Bypass geo/IP restrictions

Perfect for marketers 📈, content agencies 🎬, and app developers 📱!

⚡ Avg. runtime: 10-20 seconds per Reel
🛡️ Auto-retries failed downloads (3x)

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🔥 Key Features

🎥 Media Options

• Dual Formats: Video-only MP4 + separate M4A audio
• Merged Output: Combined audio+video file
• Thumbnails: High-quality cover images
• Bulk Mode: Process 100+ URLs per run

📊 Metadata Mastery

• Creator Profiles: Author names/handles
• Upload Dates: YYYY-MM-DD timestamps
• Duration: HH:MM:SS formatting

🛠️ Advanced Tech

• Proxy Groups: Residential IP rotation
• Apify Storage Toggle: On/Off for links
• Resolution Fallback: Auto-select best available

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⚙️ Input Configuration

{
  "reel_urls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI4N8ZyNaGW/",
      "method": "GET"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIwULw2RynT/",
      "method": "GET"
    }
  ],
  "use_key_value_store": true
}

📋 Input Fields

Parameter	Type	Description
video_urls	Array	Reels/Shorts URLs (1-100+)
use_key_value_store	Boolean	true=Apify URLs, false=Direct links
proxy	Object	Residential proxies + country targeting

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📤 Output Examples

🔐 Apify Storage Mode [When "use_key_value_store": true]

{
    "original_url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI4N8ZyNaGW/",
    "author_username": "photoshop",
    "description": "Live from Adobe MAX London: a creative pro workflow in action. From Photoshop edits and Firefly-powered visuals to blend mode precision and seamless color correction. This demo brings serious design power to your fingertips. ⚡🎨.",
    "likes": "2.4K",
    "comments": "61",
    "upload_date": "April 25, 2025",
    "video_url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/SAsdbDfYdTOUujrLw/records/video....",
    "audio_url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/SAsdbDfYdTOUujrLw/records/audio.....",
    "thumbnail_url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/SAsdbDfYdTOUujrLw/records/thumb...",
    "duration": 60.059,
    "resolution": "612x764",
    "format": "2 - 612x764",
    "all_video_formats": [
      {
        "format_id": "dash-1639390746650124vd",
        "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/SAsdbDfYdTOUujrLw/records/video..",
        "ext": "mp4",
        "height": 640,
        "width": 360,
        "vcodec": "avc1.4d001e",
        "acodec": "none",
        "format_note": "DASH video",
        "source": {
          "type": "video",
          "format_id": "dash-1639390746650124vd",
          "height": 640,
          "width": 360
        }
      },
      {
        "format_id": "2",
        "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/SAsdbDfYdTOUujrLw/records/video_..",
        "ext": "mp4",
        "height": 764,
        "width": 612,
        "source": {
          "type": "video",
          "format_id": "2",
          "height": 764,
          "width": 612
        }
      }
    ],
    "all_audio_formats": [
      {
        "format_id": "dash-1314149583467666ad",
        "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/SAsdbDfYdTOUujrLw/records/audio_...",
        "ext": "m4a",
        "acodec": "mp4a.40.5",
        "format_note": "DASH audio",
        "source": {
          "type": "audio",
          "format_id": "dash-1314149583467666ad"
        }
      }
    ],
    "all_thumbnails": [
      {
        "index": 0,
        "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/SAsdbDfYdTOUujrLw/records/thumb....",
        "source": {
          "type": "thumbnail",
          "index": 0
        }
      },
      {
        "index": 1,
        "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/SAsdbDfYdTOUujrLw/records/thumb_...",
        "source": {
          "type": "thumbnail",
          "index": 1
        }
      },
      {
        "index": 2,
        "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/SAsdbDfYdTOUujrLw/records/thumb...",
        "source": {
          "type": "thumbnail",
          "index": 2
        }
      }
    ],
    "feedback": "Reels video found and metadata extracted."
  }

🌐 Direct Link Mode [When "use_key_value_store": false]

{
    "original_url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI4N8ZyNaGW/",
    "author_username": "photoshop",
    "description": "Live from Adobe MAX London: a creative pro workflow in action. From Photoshop edits and Firefly-powered visuals to blend mode precision and seamless color correction. This demo brings serious design power to your fingertips. ⚡🎨.",
    "likes": "2.4K",
    "comments": "61",
    "upload_date": "April 25, 2025",
    "video_url": "https://scontent-lga3-3.cdninstagram.com/o1/v/t2/f2/m86/AQPj.....",
    "audio_url": "https://scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com/o1/v/t16/f2/m69/AQO...",
    "thumbnail_url": "https://scontent-lga3-3.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/...",
    "duration": 60.059,
    "resolution": "612x764",
    "format": "2 - 612x764",
    "all_video_formats": [
      {
        "format_id": "dash-1639390746650124vd",
        "url": "https://scontent-lga3-3.cdninstagram.com/o1/v/t2/f2/m86/AQ....",
        "ext": "mp4",
        "height": 640,
        "width": 360,
        "vcodec": "avc1.4d001e",
        "acodec": "none",
        "format_note": "DASH video"
      },
      {
        "format_id": "2",
        "url": "https://scontent-lga3-3.cdninstagram.com/o1/v/t2/f2/m86/AQP....",
        "ext": "mp4",
        "height": 764,
        "width": 612
      }
    ],
    "all_audio_formats": [
      {
        "format_id": "dash-1314149583467666ad",
        "url": "https://scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com/o1/v/t16/f2/m69/....",
        "ext": "m4a",
        "acodec": "mp4a.40.5",
        "format_note": "DASH audio"
      }
    ],
    "all_thumbnails": [
      "https://scontent-lga3-3.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/503083137....",
      "https://scontent-lga3-3.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/503083137....",
      "https://scontent-lga3-3.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/503083137...."
    ],
    "feedback": "Reels video found and metadata extracted."
  }

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🆚 Why This Actor?

Feature	🚀 This Actor	🐌 Others
Audio/Video Split	✅ 3 Formats	❌ Single File
Resolution Choice	2 Options + Fallback	Fixed Quality
Metadata Depth	5+ Fields	Basic Titles
Proxy Support	Residential + Geo-Target	None/Datacenter
Storage Security	Apify Encrypted	Public URLs

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🛠️ How It Works

1️⃣ Add Reels URLs – Single or bulk (up to 100)
2️⃣ Configure:

• Resolution preference
• Apify storage toggle
• Proxy country (e.g., US/UK/JP)
  3️⃣ Run Actor – Auto-handles IP rotation
  4️⃣ Get:
• 📁 Video/audio URLs (Apify or direct)
• 📸 Thumbnails
• 📅 Upload dates & creator info

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💡 Use Cases

📱 App Developers – Build Reels-powered apps
📊 Social Managers – Archive client content
🎵 Music Analysts – Track audio trends
🎞️ Editors – Remix raw video/audio tracks
🕵️ Researchers – Study virality patterns

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• TikTok Audio Extractor

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❓ Troubleshooting

Issue: "Video unavailable" error
Fix:

• Use URLs copied from Instagram app
• Ensure posts aren't private/geoblocked

Issue: Missing merged_video link
Fix:

• Enable use_key_value_store: true
• Audio must exist in original Reel

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