Instagram Post Scraper and Downloader (Image & Video) - Professional Media & Data Extraction Tool Extract and archive Instagram posts with our enterprise-grade actor! This powerful Instagram Post Scraper and Downloader (Image & Video) collects high-resolution media while preserving complete metadata, engagement metrics, and downloadable content. --- ## 📋 Overview Need comprehensive Instagram data or downloadable media? This actor delivers: - Media Download: Extract both images AND videos from any post - Apify Key-Value Store: Secure, persistent storage with direct download links - Full Engagement Data: Likes, comments, hashtags, descriptions - Batch Processing: Handle multiple Instagram URLs simultaneously Perfect for analysts 📊, content managers 📱, researchers 🔬, and marketers 📈! ## ✨ Core Capabilities ### 🖼️ Media Extraction - Dual Media Support: Images AND videos from same post - High-Quality Downloads: Original resolution preservation - Carousel Support: Full multi-image post extraction - Video + Thumbnail Pairs: Complete video content packages ### 📊 Data Collection Mastery - Engagement Metrics: Likes and comments counts - Complete Captions: Full description text with emojis - User Information: Username and user ID extraction - Upload Dates: Formatted publication timestamps - Hashtag Analysis: Extract all post hashtags ### 🔧 Advanced Technology - Key-Value Store Integration: Secure media hosting with direct URLs - Proxy Compatibility: Residential IP rotation support - Bulk URL Processing: Multiple posts in single execution - Content-Type Detection: Automatic media format identification --- ## 🎯 Input Configuration Configure the Instagram Post Scraper and Downloader (Image & Video) by providing Instagram post URLs. Enable the Key-Value Store for secure media hosting. json { "key_value": true, "post_urls": [ { "url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DRBpEBLkVdI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" } ] } ### ⚙️ Input Specifications | Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description | |-----------|------|----------|---------|-------------| | key_value | Boolean | No | true | Enable/disable Apify Key-Value Store for media hosting | | post_urls | Array | Yes | - | Array of Instagram post URLs to scrape | | url | String | Yes | - | Valid Instagram post URL (must be public) | --- ## 📤 Output Structure The Instagram Post Scraper and Downloader (Image & Video) returns comprehensive data for each processed post: json [ { "post_url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DRBpEBLkVdI/", "user_id": "20824486", "likes": 71000, "comments": 197, "hashtags": [], "description": "Lauri Markkanen (40p/7r/6 3PM) left it all on the floor tonight for the Jazz 😤.", "caption": "NBA on Instagram: \"Lauri Markkanen (40p/7r/6 3PM) left it all on the floor tonight for the Jazz 😤\"", "username": "nba", "upload_date": "November 13, 2025", "images": { "urls": [ { "content_type": "image/jpeg", "image_download_link_1": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/.../ig_-9157878884368246212.jpg" } ] }, "videos": [ { "video_url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/.../video_2acf550d-7920-400e-a612-5dbdf4ce718b.mp4", "thumbnail_url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/.../thumb_49ce7d81-ac91-4476-b775-694fa546cc93.jpg" } ] } ] ### 📄 Output Field Documentation Post Metadata | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | post_url | Original Instagram post URL (cleaned) | | user_id | Unique Instagram user identifier | | username | Content creator's Instagram handle | | upload_date | Publication date in readable format | | caption | Full Instagram caption with formatting | | description | Clean description text | Engagement Analytics | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | likes | Total likes count (integer) | | comments | Total comments count (integer) | | hashtags | Array of hashtags used in post | Media Assets | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | images.urls | Array of image download URLs with content types | | videos | Array of video objects with video and thumbnail URLs | --- ## 🗝️ Key-Value Store Benefits Using Apify's Key-Value Store with this Instagram Post Scraper and Downloader (Image & Video) provides significant advantages: ### 🔒 Security & Reliability - Persistent Storage: Media files remain accessible after actor completion - Direct URLs: Permanent download links that don't expire - Token Security: Protected access with API tokens - Encrypted Storage: Secure media hosting infrastructure ### 💼 Professional Workflows - Batch Processing: Store multiple runs separately - Organization: Structured data and media management - Integration Ready: Direct URLs for third-party applications - Scalability: Handle large media collections efficiently ### 📈 Operational Efficiency - Reduced Bandwidth: Host media once, access multiple times - Time Savings: No need to re-download for different use cases - Data Consistency: Media and metadata stored together - Version Control: Track different scraping runs separately --- ## 🛠️ Technical Features ### Advanced Media Handling - Multi-Format Support: JPEG images, MP4 videos with thumbnails - Carousel Intelligence: Sequential numbering for multi-image posts - Content-Type Headers: Accurate media format identification - Quality Preservation: Original Instagram quality maintained ### Data Extraction Excellence - Engagement Analytics: Precise like and comment counts - Text Processing: Clean description and caption extraction - Date Normalization: Consistent upload date formatting - User Attribution: Complete creator information ### Reliability Engineering - Error Resilience: Graceful handling of unavailable content - URL Validation: Input sanitization and verification - Rate Limit Management: Intelligent request throttling - Fallback Mechanisms: Alternative data extraction methods --- ## 🎯 Use Cases for Instagram Post Scraper and Downloader (Image & Video) - Content Agencies – Archive client Instagram campaigns - Market Researchers – Analyze visual content trends - Social Media Managers – Competitor content analysis - App Developers – Build Instagram-powered applications - Brand Managers – Monitor branded content usage - Academic Researchers – Study social media patterns --- ## ✅ Why Choose This Instagram Post Scraper and Downloader (Image & Video)? - Comprehensive Solution: Single tool for both scraping AND downloading - Professional Quality: Enterprise-grade data extraction - Time Efficient: Parallel processing of multiple posts - Cost Effective: No need for multiple specialized tools - Regular Updates: Maintained for Instagram compatibility - Excellent Support: Technical assistance when needed --- ## ⚠️ Limitations - Only works with public Instagram posts (private accounts not supported) - Subject to Instagram's rate limits and terms of service - Media availability depends on Instagram CDN access - Some metadata may vary based on Instagram's API responses --- ## 🔗🛠 Related Actors (Full Social Media Suite) ### 📸 Instagram Scrapers: - Instagram Reels Downloader - Instagram Reels Thumbnail Downloader - Instagram Video Downloader - Instagram Image Downloader - Instagram Reels Scraper & Downloader - Instagram Reels Audio Downloader - Instagram Reels Scraper - Instagram Reels Thumbnail Scraper & Downloader - Instagram Reels Audio Scraper & Downloader - Instagram Story Downloader - Instagram Story Scraper - Instagram Profile Scraper ### Facebook Scrapers: - Facebook Video Downloader - Facebook Reels Downloader - Facebook Reels Audio Downloader - Facebook Thumbnail Downloader(Reels & Video) - Facebook Reels Downloader & Video Downloader - Facebook Reels Scraper & Reels Downloader - Facebook Story Downloader ### 🎥 YouTube Scrapers: - YouTube Video Scraper - YouTube Video Transcript Scraper - YouTube Video Extractor - YouTube Shorts & Video Downloader - YouTube Video Downloader - YouTube Shorts Scraper & Downloader - YouTube Shorts Downloader - YouTube Thumbnail Scraper & Downloader - YouTube Video Scraper & Downloader - YouTube Mp3/Audio Downloader ### 📱 TikTok Scrapers: - TikTok Video Scraper & Downloader - TikTok Video Downloader ### 🐦 Twitter/X.com Specialized Actors: - Twitter (X.com) Video Post Scraper - Twitter (X.com) Image Downloader - Twitter(X.com) Tweets Scraper - Twitter (X.com) mp3/Audio Downloader ### 📱 Snapchat Scrapers: - Snapchat Story Scraper - Snapchat Spotlight Scraper ### Pinterest Scrapers: - Pinterest Video & Image Scraper - Pinterest Video Scraper & Downloader - Pinterest Image Scraper & Downloader ### Reddit Scrapers: - Reddit Video & Image Post Scraper --- ## 📧 Need Customization? Want additional data points, enhanced media options, or custom integration features* for your Instagram Post Scraper and Downloader (Image & Video)? ✉️ Email codenest2.0@gmail.com for tailored solutions! --- Optimize your Instagram workflow with our powerful Instagram Post Scraper and Downloader (Image & Video)** – the complete solution for professional social media data extraction and media archiving.