# Instagram Post Details (V3) API

> Returns comprehensive details for an Instagram post, reel, or video. Look up content using either a direct media link or a specific media identifier.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v3/post-info
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v3/post-info/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Instagram
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/post-info`
- Price: $0.01 per call
- Free allowance: 100 calls per organization per UTC day, shared across eligible APIs
- Capabilities: api, instagram
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/post-info` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `media_id` | any | no |  |
| `url` | any | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram Post Details (V3) API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/post-info with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the Instagram Post Details (V3) API cost?

$0.01 per call. Every organization gets 100 free calls per UTC day, shared across eligible SandBase APIs including this one; after that each call is billed at this price from your SandBase balance. There is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Instagram Post Details (V3) API accept?

No parameters are required. Optional: media_id (any) and url (any). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Instagram Post Details (V3) API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a Instagram developer account or API key?

No. Instagram Post Details (V3) runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for Instagram API access separately.

## README

### Instagram Post Details (V3) API

Fetch detailed information about an Instagram post by supplying either `url` or `media_id`.

#### Use cases

- Retrieve post metadata from standard posts, reels, or video URLs.
- Look up specific media content using a numeric media identifier.
- Monitor engagement and post details across Instagram media links.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/post-info" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `url` | string | No | Post URL, e.g. |
| `media_id` | string | No | Post media ID (numeric ID), can be obtained via `/shortcode_to_media_id` endpoint |

#### Notes

- `url` accepts standard Instagram web links supporting `/p/`, `/reel/`, `/reels/`, and `/tv/` path formats.
- `media_id` requires a numeric identifier, which can be resolved from a post shortcode.

#### Related APIs

- [Instagram Comment Bulk Translation](/model/instagram/v3/bulk-translate-comments): Returns bulk translations for multiple Instagram comments using a list of comment identifiers.
- [Instagram Comment Replies (V3)](/model/instagram/v3/comment-replies): Returns child comment replies for a specific Instagram comment using the post media ID and parent comment ID.
- [Instagram Explore Feed](/model/instagram/v3/explore): Returns curated sectional items from the Instagram explore feed, including layout formats and feed types.