Instagram Video Download API
Get a direct, watermark-free download URL for any public Instagram video.
What is the Instagram Video Download API?
The Instagram Video Download API lets you get a direct, no-watermark download URL from Instagram with a single REST call. No OAuth, no scraping infrastructure, and no platform SDKs — send the URL, get clean structured JSON back. Results are cached for 24 hours, so repeat lookups are instant and free.
What you get
- Direct, watermark-free media URL
- Available quality/format variants
- File size and duration metadata
- Short-lived signed link
Example request
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/instagram/video-download?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Freel%2FCzKZqfdN5j8%2F" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."Example response
{
"success": true,
"cached": false,
"creditsUsed": 3,
"data": {
"downloadUrl": "https://cdn.captapi.com/dl/abc123.mp4",
"format": "mp4",
"quality": "1080p",
"sizeBytes": 18432044,
"expiresIn": 3600
}
}Response structure
A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:
Download
downloadUrlDirect, watermark-free media URL.formatContainer/format of the file (e.g. mp4).qualityResolution of the returned media.sizeBytesFile size in bytes.expiresInSeconds until the signed link expires.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | Public Instagram video URL. |
Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... Each successful call costs 3 credits; cached responses (24h) are free.
How it works
- 1. Sign up — get 100 free credits, no card required.
- 2. Create a key from your dashboard.
- 3. Send one request to
/v1/instagram/video-downloadand parse the JSON response.
Use cases
Backup & Archiving
Save copies of public videos you own or license.
Repurposing
Clip and remix content for other platforms.
ML Datasets
Collect video and audio for model training.
Offline Analysis
Process media without streaming it live.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Instagram Video Download API do?+
The Instagram Video Download API lets you get a direct, no-watermark download URL from a public Instagram video using one GET request to /v1/instagram/video-download. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.
How many credits does the Instagram Video Download API cost?+
Each successful call costs 3 credits. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.
Do I need a Instagram API key or OAuth?+
No. A single Captapi key works across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.
Are the downloads watermark-free?+
Yes — the Instagram Video Download API returns a direct, watermark-free media URL where the platform allows it, along with available quality variants.
Is the Instagram Video Download API suitable for production use?+
Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON, automatic retries, and a shared 24-hour cache. Use it for RAG pipelines, analytics, monitoring, and content automation.
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