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IGDL vs XLS.now

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IGDL compared with XLS.now
Detail IGDLXLS.now logo XLS.now
What it doesThe fastest way to save Instagram reels, videos and photos in original quality REST API for converting Excel and XLS spreadsheets programmatically
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree Paid
PricingCompletely free with no daily limits, signup requirements or watermarks One-off credits: 1,000 for $12.00, 5,000 for $60.00, 25,000 for $300.00, 100,000 for $1,200.00. Monthly subscription: $8.40/mo for 1,000 credits, $42.00/mo for 5,000 credits, $210.00/mo for 25,000 credits, $840.00/mo for 100,000 credits. Premium ($9.99/mo) and Premium Plus ($29.99/mo) subscription p
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
  • Asynchronous conversion processing with job polling
  • No SDK required, REST API with simple JSON requests
  • Credit-based pricing: 1 credit for standard, 2 for CPU-heavy conversions
  • Rate limiting per minute and monthly quota management
  • Automatic file deletion after 24 hours for guest uploads
  • Multiple converter slugs for different format conversions
  • API usage dashboard with consumption tracking
  • Batch uploads and account management
  • Webhooks and batch API on Premium Plus
  • White-label and commercial license options
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
  • No SDK or installation required, API key only setup
  • Asynchronous processing for large files without HTTP timeouts
  • Affordable credit-based pricing with no overage charges
  • Automatic refunds for rejected requests
  • Free tier with no credit card required
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last check30 +4 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)190
Citation Flow (Majestic)247
Referring domains (Majestic)52

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