This API service provides endpoints to extract and download Instagram Reels, Posts, and IGTV videos.
To use this API, please connect it with the ReelsDown frontend application.
GET /health
Check if the API is running properly.
POST /api/extract
Extract video information from an Instagram URL.
Request body: {"url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/..."}
Supports various Instagram URL formats including URLs with query parameters:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CODE/https://www.instagram.com/reel/CODE/https://www.instagram.com/tv/CODE/https://www.instagram.com/p/CODE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=...GET /api/test-connection
Test connection to the API.
GET /api/download?url=...
Proxy for downloading Instagram videos.
This API is intended for use with the ReelsDown frontend application.
For more information, visit the ReelsDown website.
This API implements several techniques to avoid Instagram rate limiting:
These features help maintain reliable service when downloading Instagram videos.