Facebook Media Retrieval API

Facebook Media Retrieval API

The Facebook Media Retrieval API enables users to save and share their favorite videos and reels from Facebook effortlessly.

API description

About the API:  

The Facebook Media Retrieval API is a powerful tool that enables users to integrate seamless video download functions into their applications. This API not only improves content accessibility, but also enables convenient sharing and archiving of engaging video content.

In essence, the Facebook Media Retrieval API serves as a bridge between users' applications and Facebook's servers, facilitating the process of downloading videos and reels. This integration allows users to save their favorite videos for offline viewing, sharing across different platforms or archiving for future reference. By incorporating this functionality, users can enhance the user experience within their applications while taking advantage of the widespread appeal of video content.

The API workflow is simple and efficient. Developers initiate a request by providing the video URL. The API then retrieves the video and prepares it for download. The API responds by providing a link to the downloadable content, which users can present to users for easy access.

One of the main advantages of Facebook's video and reel download API is its versatility. It supports various video formats and resolutions, ensuring that users can download content according to their preferences. This flexibility allows users to cater to a diverse user base, from those seeking high-definition video for professional purposes to casual viewers interested in quickly sharing content with their friends.

In addition, the API helps to preserve and archive content. In the dynamic social media landscape, where content can quickly disappear from platforms or become inaccessible due to privacy settings, the ability to download and store videos becomes invaluable. Developers can leverage the API to build applications that facilitate content archiving, research or curation, making it possible for users to re-watch and engage with videos beyond their initial publication.

Facebook Media Retrieval API also taps into the trend of cross-platform content sharing. Often, users want to share captivating videos with their followers on other social networks or through messaging apps. By allowing users to download videos, developers can share them seamlessly, extending the reach and impact of content across multiple online communities.

In conclusion, Facebook Media Retrieval API is emerging as a critical tool in the era of content-driven digital engagement. By facilitating the seamless download of videos, it expands content accessibility, encourages content sharing and supports content curation efforts. Developers can leverage the capabilities of the API to create applications that target a broad spectrum of users, from content enthusiasts and researchers to casual viewers. As social networks continue to evolve, this API remains an essential asset for applications that seek to enrich user experiences by extending the reach and impact of engaging video content.

 

What this API receives and what your API provides (input/output)?

It will receive parameters and provide you with a JSON.

 

What are the most common uses cases of this API?

  1. Offline viewing: Users can download their favorite Facebook videos and reels for offline viewing, overcoming the limitations of Internet connectivity.

  2. Content sharing: Allows users to download videos for sharing on other social media platforms, extending the reach of engaging content.

  3. Archive and reference: Enable users to save important videos for future reference, research or personal archives.

  4. Educational resources: Create applications that make it easy to download videos and educational reels for learners to study at their convenience.

  5. Backup user-generated content: Provide users with the ability to back up their own videos and reels, ensuring that they have copies even if content is deleted or inaccessible.

Are there any limitations to your plans?

  • Free Plan: 2 API Calls. 1 request per second.

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  • Pro Plus Plan: 250,000 API Calls. 10 requests per second.

API Documentation

Endpoints


To use this endpoint all you have to do is insert the URL of a video in the parameter.



                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/2414/facebook+media+retrieval+api/2351/download+facebook+video
                                                                            
                                                                        

Download facebook video - Endpoint Features
Object Description
url [Required]
Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            {
  "status": "success",
  "title": "354K views, 8K likes, 2.7K loves, 84 comments, 2.4K shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Windizzy: Eminem - Lose Yourself (Official Video) with lyrics",
  "thumbnail_url": "https://scontent-ams4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/254010367_465621761940626_7068841458830063882_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p180x540&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=df419e&_nc_ohc=Q7VYyScoEo8AX-rjco9&_nc_ht=scontent-ams4-1.xx&oh=00_AfBbXQiPNpXXLTSSNzOBEMmNPs4F_QqgPdrr5YzT5DwVxw&oe=64E420B4",
  "sd": "https://video-ams4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.25447-2/358610625_861003218942027_8309738142681087028_n.webm?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=9c5c06&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6ImRhc2hfcjJfdnA5X2dlbjFhdmNfcTQwX2ZyYWdfMl92aWRlbyJ9&_nc_ohc=OvXEAdG1ltUAX-SQOzn&_nc_ht=video-ams4-1.xx&oh=00_AfAfhKj71KgJr_-CASmOr-6u66Mg306-mFLcsAWB_4jBZQ&oe=64E3BD6D",
  "author": "ZylaLabs",
  "github": "https://github.com/ZylaLabs"
}
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Download facebook video - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/2414/facebook+media+retrieval+api/2351/download+facebook+video?url=https://www.facebook.com/WindizzySanJuan/videos/eminem-lose-yourself-official-video-with-lyrics/460976885738447/' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 

    

API Access Key & Authentication

After signing up, every developer is assigned a personal API access key, a unique combination of letters and digits provided to access to our API endpoint. To authenticate with the Facebook Media Retrieval API REST API, simply include your bearer token in the Authorization header.

Headers

Header Description
Authorization [Required] Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.


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Users must insert the URL of a facebook video.

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