YouTube Downloader - Professional Video & Audio Extraction Tool

🚀 Effortlessly download YouTube videos, shorts and mp3 with our enterprise-grade powerful actor! This Apify YouTube Downloader enables you to batch download YouTube content while preserving high video quality, comprehensive metadata, and direct CDN access.

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📖 Overview

Need to archive YouTube content or download videos for offline use? This YouTube Downloader delivers:

• Multiple Formats: MP4 and WebM video formats
• Separate Audio Tracks: High-quality M4A and WebM audio streams
• Full Metadata: Titles, channels, durations, thumbnails
• Quality Options: 1080p to 360p resolutions
• Bulk Processing: Handle multiple URLs simultaneously

Perfect for content creators 🎬, researchers 🔬, educators 📚, and app developers 📱!

⚡ Core Capabilities/Key Features

🎥 Media Options

• Multiple Resolutions: 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p, and more
• Dual Formats: MP4 and WebM container support
• Separate Audio: Dedicated audio streams with bitrate information
• Thumbnails: High-quality preview images
• Batch Mode: Process multiple YouTube URLs per run

📊 Metadata Mastery

• Video Titles: Complete title extraction
• Channel Information: Creator channel names
• Duration: Human-readable timing (seconds/minutes)
• Quality Details: Resolution and format specifications

🔧 Advanced Tech

• Direct CDN Links: Access to Google's video servers
• Audio Bitrate Info: Detailed audio quality metrics
• Format Explanations: Clear technical descriptions
• Quality Fallback: Multiple resolution options

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⌨️ Input Configuration

Just enter YouTube video URLs in the Input Section then click the "start" button and wait for the results. The YouTube Downloader supports various URL formats:

{
  "video_urls": [
    {
      "url": "https://youtube.com/shorts/3itv_ow_vvA?si=lpEYR98ghWCPL35k",
      "method": "GET"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://youtu.be/6ttobrfMnyQ?si=IBiB7vmyR_gP-d5u",
      "method": "GET"
    }
  ]
}

📋 Input Specifications

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
video_urls	Array	Yes	YouTube video URLs to process
url	String	Yes	Valid YouTube URL (shorts, youtu.be, or youtube.com)
method	String	Yes	HTTP method (GET recommended)

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📤 Output Structure

The YouTube Downloader provides comprehensive output:

[
  {
    "original_url": "https://youtube.com/shorts/3itv_ow_vvA?si=lpEYR98ghWCPL35k",
    "title": "এই ভাত আমি খাব না#short",
    "channel": "Rupa+Arpan sharma",
    "duration": "15s",
    "thumbnail": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3itv_ow_vvA/sd2.jpg",
    "qualities": [
      {
        "resolution": "1080p",
        "format": "webm",
        "video_link": "https://rr2---sn-uhvcpax0n5-w5me.googlevideo.com/...",
        "has_audio": false,
        "audio_links": [
          {
            "audio_link": "https://rr2---sn-uhvcpax0n5-w5me.googlevideo.com/...",
            "audio_format": "m4a",
            "audio_bitrate": 49.517,
            "explanation": "Audio format: m4a, Bitrate: 49.517 kbps"
          }
        ],
        "explanation": "Resolution: 1080p, Format: webm, No audio in video, see audio_link"
      }
    ],
    "all_audio_formats": [
      {
        "audio_link": "https://rr2---sn-uhvcpax0n5-w5me.googlevideo.com/...",
        "audio_format": "m4a",
        "audio_bitrate": 49.517,
        "explanation": "Audio format: m4a, Bitrate: 49.517 kbps"
      }
    ]
  }
]

📊 Output Field Documentation

📝 Metadata Section

Field	Description
original_url	Original YouTube URL processed
title	Complete video title
channel	Creator's channel name
duration	Video length in human-readable format
thumbnail	High-quality thumbnail image URL

🎬 Quality Options

Field	Description
resolution	Video resolution (1080p, 720p, 480p, etc.)
format	Container format (mp4, webm)
video_link	Direct video download URL
has_audio	Boolean indicating if video includes audio
explanation	Technical format description

🎵 Audio Streams

Field	Description
audio_link	Direct audio download URL
audio_format	Audio format (m4a, webm)
audio_bitrate	Audio quality in kbps
explanation	Audio technical details

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🏆 Quality Tiers Available

This YouTube Downloader automatically detects and provides multiple quality options:

1. High Definition - 1080p with advanced codec support
2. Standard Definition - 720p and 480p for balanced quality
3. Mobile Optimized - 360p and lower for bandwidth conservation
4. Audio-Only - Separate high-quality audio streams

Each quality tier includes technical specifications for professional workflows.

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🔬 Technical Features

🎯 Advanced Format Support

• Multiple video codec extraction
• Separate audio/video stream access
• Container format detection (MP4, WebM)
• Bitrate information for audio streams

📈 Metadata Extraction

• Accurate duration timing
• Channel attribution data
• Title preservation
• Technical format specifications

🛡️ Reliability Features

• Direct CDN access for maximum reliability
• Multiple quality fallback options
• Comprehensive error handling
• URL validation and normalization

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💼 Use Cases

• Content Creators – Archive and backup YouTube content
• App Developers – Build YouTube-powered applications
• Researchers – Study video content and trends
• Educators – Download educational materials for offline use
• Marketers – Analyze competitor video content
• Archivists – Preserve important YouTube videos

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❓ Why Choose Our YouTube Downloader?

• Reliable Performance: Stable and efficient downloading process
• Multiple Formats: Support for various video and audio formats
• User-Friendly: Simple interface for both beginners and advanced users
• Comprehensive Data: Get all metadata and quality options in one place
• Batch Processing: Handle multiple videos simultaneously

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⚠️ Limitations

• Only works with publicly accessible YouTube videos
• The actor may hit rate limits depending on YouTube's restrictions
• Some videos may have download restrictions by uploaders

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📧 Need Customization?

Want *higher resolutions, **custom formats, or *enhanced metadata extraction?

✉️ Email codenest2.0@gmail.com for tailored solutions!

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⭐ The ultimate YouTube Downloader for all your video extraction needs!