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IGDL compared with switchfile
Detail IGDLswitchfile logo switchfile
What it doesThe fastest way to save Instagram reels, videos and photos in original quality File conversion API that works as a drop-in CloudConvert replacement or simple API
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingCompletely free with no daily limits, signup requirements or watermarks Free: 50 files a day with up to 1 GB per file, no account needed. Starter: €9 a month for 2,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Pro: €39 a month for 10,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Scale: €149 a month for 50,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Credit pack: 1,0
Key features
  • Blazing fast - most fetches finish in under 3 seconds
  • Original quality with no re-encoding or quality loss
  • Save full-resolution photos and carousel slides
  • Private by design - nothing stored on servers
  • Works on all devices - iPhone, Android, iPad, desktop
  • No signup required
  • No watermark on downloads
  • Unlimited downloads with no daily caps
  • Works with Reels, Videos, Photos, IGTV and Carousels
  • CloudConvert-compatible API endpoint with same jobs, tasks and webhooks
  • Simple API with one request and file returned directly
  • Support for import/url, import/upload, import/base64, convert and export/url tasks
  • Signed webhooks for job.finished, job.failed, conversion.finished and conversion.failed
  • Sandbox mode for testing without using credits
  • Support for video, audio, image, document, ebook, markdown, HTML, font and archive formats
  • Files up to 10 GB on paid plans
  • API keys available for free accounts
What makes it different
  • Completely free with no hidden pro tier or daily limits
  • Saves exact original quality MP4 files without re-encoding
  • Designed for privacy - links processed in-memory, nothing stored
  • Three-step process with zero friction
  • Built specifically for creators, editors and archivists
  • Drop-in replacement for CloudConvert: swap one URL and API key, keep all existing code
  • Simpler alternative with one request and direct file return
  • EU processing and automatic file deletion after 24 hours
  • API access available on free accounts
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)190
Citation Flow (Majestic)240
Referring domains (Majestic)50

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