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How to get Instagram embed

TL;DR

To get Instagram embed, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/instagram/embed with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 1 credit per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Get full Instagram video metadata — title, views, likes, duration, and more.

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How to get Instagram embed (step by step)

1
Get a free API key
Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.
2
Call the Instagram Embed API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/instagram/embed with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.
3
Read the JSON response
Parse the clean JSON response. Results are cached for 24 hours, so repeat calls are free.

Code example

curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/instagram/embed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Freel%2FCzKZqfdN5j8%2F" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 1,
  "data": {
    "platform": "instagram",
    "url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DZFqdAxlkUG/",
    "shortcode": "DZFqdAxlkUG",
    "permalink": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DZFqdAxlkUG/",
    "html": "<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DZFqdAxlkUG/\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"></blockquote><script async src=\"//www.instagram.com/embed.js\"></script>"
  }
}

Request parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
url	string	Yes	Instagram post or reel URL, e.g. https://instagram.com/reel/ID/.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Instagram Embed API do?

The Instagram Embed API lets you fetch full metadata and engagement stats from a public Instagram video using one GET request to /v1/instagram/embed. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the Instagram Embed API cost?

Each successful call costs 1 credit. 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.

Is the Instagram Embed 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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