Instagram Media ID to Shortcode (V1)

Name: Instagram Media ID to Shortcode (V1)
Price: 0.0015 USD
Availability: InStock
Author: Instagram

https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/media-id-to-shortcode

Converts an Instagram post media ID into a shortcode used to construct standard post URLs. Accepts a numerical `media_id` parameter to look up the corresponding code.

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Price: $0.0015USD / callFirst 100 calls per day free (shared per organization)
Method: POST
Response: JSON
Parameters: 1 required · 0 optional

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Input

Media Id(string)

Post media ID

OutputExample

Responseoutputs · 120 B · 9 lines

[
  {
    "data": {
      "media_id": "232788642662632",
      "shortcode": "07hUWojo",
      "status": true
    }
  }
]

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Specifications

Pricing

Base price: $0.0015 / run
Daily free calls: First 100 calls per day free (shared per organization)

Request & response

Method: POST
Request body: application/json
Response: application/json
Execution: sync

Parameters

media_id: string · required

Access

Provider: Instagram
API: Platform API
Base URL: https://api.sandbase.ai
Endpoint: /v1/api/instagram/v1/media-id-to-shortcode
Authentication: Bearer API key

API README

Instagram Media ID to Shortcode (V1) API

Provide a post's media_id to convert an internal Instagram identifier into its public shortcode. The resulting shortcode allows developers to assemble standard Instagram post web links.

Use cases

Generate public Instagram web URLs using numerical post identifiers.
Convert internal media tracking IDs into human-readable shortcodes.
Link directly to specific Instagram posts within external dashboards.

Request

curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/media-id-to-shortcode" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"media_id": "3774507992167247878"}'

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
`media_id`	string	Yes	Post media ID

Example response

Real response for the request above, trimmed to the main fields. User names and long IDs are masked.

{
  "media_id": "3774507992167247878",
  "status": true
}

Notes

Construct Instagram post links using the pattern instagram.com/p/{shortcode}/.

Related APIs

Instagram Cities by Country: Returns a list of Instagram cities and regions for a specified country code.
Instagram Hashtag Posts (V1): Returns public Instagram posts associated with a specific hashtag.
Instagram Location Details (V1): Returns detailed metadata and profile information for a specified Instagram location using its unique identifier.

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Platform API endpoint with unified authentication and usage tracking.

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Platform API endpoint

https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/media-id-to-shortcode

Authorization header

Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY

# The quoted heredoc keeps Unicode and shell metacharacters unchanged.
result=$(curl --fail-with-body --silent \
  -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/media-id-to-shortcode" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  --data-binary @- <<'SANDBASE_JSON'
{
  "media_id": "232788642662632"
}
SANDBASE_JSON
)
printf '%s\n' "$result"

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Questions

FAQ

How do I use the Instagram Media ID to Shortcode (V1) API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v1/media-id-to-shortcode 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 Media ID to Shortcode (V1) API cost?

$0.0015 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 Media ID to Shortcode (V1) API accept?

Required: media_id (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

What does the Instagram Media ID to Shortcode (V1) API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous). The README on this page includes a sample response.

Do I need a Instagram developer account or API key?

No. Instagram Media ID to Shortcode (V1) 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.