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YouTube Mp3/Audio Downloader

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Easily and safely extract high-quality YouTube audio from YouTube videos, shorts and YouTube-kids videos with direct CDN links, multiple format options (M4A/WebM), precise bitrate data, and complete metadata including title, channel, thumbnail and duration.🎵YouTube Mp3/Audio Downloader.

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YouTube MP3/Audio Downloader - Professional Audio Extraction Tool

Enterprise-grade solution for downloading YouTube audio with multiple format options, comprehensive metadata, and direct CDN access.


Overview

The YouTube MP3 Downloader is a sophisticated automation tool designed for professionals who require high-quality YouTube audio content with complete technical metadata. This actor extracts audio from various YouTube content types (videos, shorts, kids content) while delivering multiple format options, detailed audio specifications, and direct access to audio streams.

Core Capabilities

  • Multi-format audio extraction with bitrate options up to 129 kbps
  • Comprehensive metadata extraction including title, channel, duration, and thumbnails
  • Direct CDN audio stream access for maximum reliability
  • Technical audio analysis with format specifications and bitrate information
  • Universal YouTube support for videos, shorts, and YouTube Kids content

Input Configuration

{
"video_urls": [
{
"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmGo8hM_nhs",
"method": "GET"
},
{
"url": "https://youtube.com/shorts/N5pB_Lp_0OQ?si=e64PudyKz8zq9G7p",
"method": "GET"
},
{
"url": "https://www.youtubekids.com/watch?v=RMroHHrUoi8",
"method": "GET"
}
]
}

Input Specifications

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
video_urlsArrayYesYouTube video URLs to process
urlStringYesValid YouTube URL (videos, shorts, kids)
methodStringYesHTTP method (GET recommended)

Output Structure

[
{
"original_url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmGo8hM_nhs",
"title": "REAL 8K HDR - Best of 8K Video ULTRA HD - Dolby Vision",
"channel": "4K Video ULTRA HD",
"duration": "10m 17s",
"thumbnail": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cmGo8hM_nhs/maxresdefault.jpg",
"audio_formats": [
{
"audio_link": "https://rr2---sn-8xgp1vo-5ual.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?expire=1759506412&ei=jJvfaMyxLfy0zN0PuPn2mAI&ip=97.200.164.249&id=o-AF5ZweRhIl-HCFpnJ6k1mAN0726LDWiNvVJqSyh4qaTb&itag=140&source=youtube&requiressl=yes&xpc=EgVo2aDSNQ%3D%3D&cps=0&met=1759484812%2C&mh=Il&mm=31%2C26&mn=sn-8xgp1vo-5ual%2Csn-vgqsknzl&ms=au%2Conr&mv=m&mvi=2&pcm2cms=yes&pl=21&rms=au%2Cau&initcwndbps=715000&bui=ATw7iSXdP9Uj8lHg-0cf2ZSEJJrOBAT8yeGf7uVJCh2sWH3THH2fsbLtM6qC9dQQP0rFzZyp48BWClnu&vprv=1&svpuc=1&xtags=drc%3D1&mime=audio%2Fmp4&ns=wSWzr4fmExTtm8tOEmkZOIUQ&rqh=1&gir=yes&clen=9994131&dur=617.488&lmt=1744724094352291&mt=1759484487&fvip=3&keepalive=yes&lmw=1&fexp=51557447%2C51565116%2C51565682%2C51580970&c=TVHTML5&sefc=1&txp=4402534&n=rgwHVL1ZI-l9KQ&sparams=expire%2Cei%2Cip%2Cid%2Citag%2Csource%2Crequiressl%2Cxpc%2Cbui%2Cvprv%2Csvpuc%2Cxtags%2Cmime%2Cns%2Crqh%2Cgir%2Cclen%2Cdur%2Clmt&sig=AJfQdSswRAIgP78_hQO6GHfPiHj8fkB-qK4C1kM5FDg-XHhZPFiE9vwCIBJA7g0xoWRBZnKLJekozPGR6W4NtC5Lgx_FTnHOC4lv&lsparams=cps%2Cmet%2Cmh%2Cmm%2Cmn%2Cms%2Cmv%2Cmvi%2Cpcm2cms%2Cpl%2Crms%2Cinitcwndbps&lsig=APaTxxMwRQIgayKFRIvOIS0q71HAtRQ_sJUSs0diQla4SrIUEk7ejwgCIQCMvbFW9BcwxchDuCdkka_PKF7M5Y6uG0h2OoVM6cou-g%3D%3D",
"audio_format": "m4a",
"audio_bitrate": 129.481,
"explanation": "Audio format: m4a, Bitrate: 129.481 kbps"
},
{
"audio_link": "https://rr2---sn-8xgp1vo-5ual.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?expire=1759506412&ei=jJvfaMyxLfy0zN0PuPn2mAI&ip=97.200.164.249&id=o-AF5ZweRhIl-HCFpnJ6k1mAN0726LDWiNvVJqSyh4qaTb&itag=249&source=youtube&requiressl=yes&xpc=EgVo2aDSNQ%3D%3D&cps=0&met=1759484812%2C&mh=Il&mm=31%2C26&mn=sn-8xgp1vo-5ual%2Csn-vgqsknzl&ms=au%2Conr&mv=m&mvi=2&pcm2cms=yes&pl=21&rms=au%2Cau&initcwndbps=715000&bui=ATw7iSXdP9Uj8lHg-0cf2ZSEJJrOBAT8yeGf7uVJCh2sWH3THH2fsbLtM6qC9dQQP0rFzZyp48BWClnu&vprv=1&svpuc=1&xtags=drc%3D1&mime=audio%2Fwebm&ns=wSWzr4fmExTtm8tOEmkZOIUQ&rqh=1&gir=yes&clen=3776931&dur=617.461&lmt=1744724889949333&mt=1759484487&fvip=3&keepalive=yes&lmw=1&fexp=51557447%2C51565116%2C51565682%2C51580970&c=TVHTML5&sefc=1&txp=4402534&n=rgwHVL1ZI-l9KQ&sparams=expire%2Cei%2Cip%2Cid%2Citag%2Csource%2Crequiressl%2Cxpc%2Cbui%2Cvprv%2Csvpuc%2Cxtags%2Cmime%2Cns%2Crqh%2Cgir%2Cclen%2Cdur%2Clmt&sig=AJfQdSswRQIhAKksG8jvOYC7pcZSALG96fpFXi7ho0MsMP8XjHLNEw55AiBAQsHXUwfTtX1fCpU79t-41WZt7iUwiTIXS-ZyYbOuXQ%3D%3D&lsparams=cps%2Cmet%2Cmh%2Cmm%2Cmn%2Cms%2Cmv%2Cmvi%2Cpcm2cms%2Cpl%2Crms%2Cinitcwndbps&lsig=APaTxxMwRQIgayKFRIvOIS0q71HAtRQ_sJUSs0diQla4SrIUEk7ejwgCIQCMvbFW9BcwxchDuCdkka_PKF7M5Y6uG0h2OoVM6cou-g%3D%3D",
"audio_format": "webm",
"audio_bitrate": 48.934,
"explanation": "Audio format: webm, Bitrate: 48.934 kbps"
}
]
},
{
"original_url": "https://youtube.com/shorts/N5pB_Lp_0OQ?si=e64PudyKz8zq9G7p",
"title": "Ooo Aaa 😁💕 #shorts #funny #trending #viralvideo",
"channel": "NLF SoHeL VloG",
"duration": "13s",
"thumbnail": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/N5pB_Lp_0OQ/maxresdefault.jpg",
"audio_formats": [
{
"audio_link": "https://rr6---sn-bvvbaxivnuxqjvhj5nu-p5ie.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?expire=1759506423&ei=l5vfaLv0Nqmb2_gP4Jj7kAM&ip=2601%3A2c1%3A8b81%3A3060%3Ac474%3Ae524%3A24ae%3Ab02f&id=o-ABmR502BCyRhmHgFKu8FKhqygtDOp82D6WNuXsu3NlpU&itag=140&source=youtube&requiressl=yes&xpc=EgVo2aDSNQ%3D%3D&met=1759484823%2C&mh=TE&mm=31%2C29&mn=sn-bvvbaxivnuxqjvhj5nu-p5ie%2Csn-q4fl6n6y&ms=au%2Crdu&mv=m&mvi=6&pl=40&rms=au%2Cau&initcwndbps=4276250&bui=ATw7iSURgrWfruVKlPrCjRlGKrTSW4jJqCl-pHopbgVAdgH1KtiK8mq1oTsRA_pI1NOXzzP1yRoTIhxJ&vprv=1&svpuc=1&xtags=drc%3D1&mime=audio%2Fmp4&ns=A66hJTd4HGUJfBcIvrCOgawQ&rqh=1&gir=yes&clen=215408&dur=13.258&lmt=1758957902363649&mt=1759484487&fvip=2&keepalive=yes&lmw=1&fexp=51557447%2C51565115%2C51565682%2C51580970&c=TVHTML5&sefc=1&txp=5432534&n=l71Lcy4BtXRtEw&sparams=expire%2Cei%2Cip%2Cid%2Citag%2Csource%2Crequiressl%2Cxpc%2Cbui%2Cvprv%2Csvpuc%2Cxtags%2Cmime%2Cns%2Crqh%2Cgir%2Cclen%2Cdur%2Clmt&sig=AJfQdSswRQIgAuAHn6cewIvN4UCf4KnZTW-L2R53k7z377CHU1qlxOMCIQDejmDDzF7prMo790G-4Bnc5U8ASEO_6gBrr03hjBj24g%3D%3D&lsparams=met%2Cmh%2Cmm%2Cmn%2Cms%2Cmv%2Cmvi%2Cpl%2Crms%2Cinitcwndbps&lsig=APaTxxMwRQIgBLgjSWfPWL049OCRb-MUufVxieyckcORfi4ZcVBti0ECIQDbU2VktoSXXKX_Y_ufM-vY501qc3RkrV7IIJ1J7HRdqQ%3D%3D",
"audio_format": "m4a",
"audio_bitrate": 129.979,
"explanation": "Audio format: m4a, Bitrate: 129.979 kbps"
},
{
"audio_link": "https://rr6---sn-bvvbaxivnuxqjvhj5nu-p5ie.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?expire=1759506423&ei=l5vfaLv0Nqmb2_gP4Jj7kAM&ip=2601%3A2c1%3A8b81%3A3060%3Ac474%3Ae524%3A24ae%3Ab02f&id=o-ABmR502BCyRhmHgFKu8FKhqygtDOp82D6WNuXsu3NlpU&itag=249&source=youtube&requiressl=yes&xpc=EgVo2aDSNQ%3D%3D&met=1759484823%2C&mh=TE&mm=31%2C29&mn=sn-bvvbaxivnuxqjvhj5nu-p5ie%2Csn-q4fl6n6y&ms=au%2Crdu&mv=m&mvi=6&pl=40&rms=au%2Cau&initcwndbps=4276250&bui=ATw7iSURgrWfruVKlPrCjRlGKrTSW4jJqCl-pHopbgVAdgH1KtiK8mq1oTsRA_pI1NOXzzP1yRoTIhxJ&vprv=1&svpuc=1&xtags=drc%3D1&mime=audio%2Fwebm&ns=A66hJTd4HGUJfBcIvrCOgawQ&rqh=1&gir=yes&clen=92944&dur=13.221&lmt=1758957905442664&mt=1759484487&fvip=2&keepalive=yes&lmw=1&fexp=51557447%2C51565115%2C51565682%2C51580970&c=TVHTML5&sefc=1&txp=5432534&n=l71Lcy4BtXRtEw&sparams=expire%2Cei%2Cip%2Cid%2Citag%2Csource%2Crequiressl%2Cxpc%2Cbui%2Cvprv%2Csvpuc%2Cxtags%2Cmime%2Cns%2Crqh%2Cgir%2Cclen%2Cdur%2Clmt&sig=AJfQdSswRQIgJ0pG7qrLr7csniQeFCBOc1Cucow8Nc0euusVvFcmZAUCIQCIucZ3KccFHotFNrBv7_rY4CQAu9exeqPOfM3KoByo8Q%3D%3D&lsparams=met%2Cmh%2Cmm%2Cmn%2Cms%2Cmv%2Cmvi%2Cpl%2Crms%2Cinitcwndbps&lsig=APaTxxMwRQIgBLgjSWfPWL049OCRb-MUufVxieyckcORfi4ZcVBti0ECIQDbU2VktoSXXKX_Y_ufM-vY501qc3RkrV7IIJ1J7HRdqQ%3D%3D",
"audio_format": "webm",
"audio_bitrate": 56.24,
"explanation": "Audio format: webm, Bitrate: 56.24 kbps"
}
]
},
{
"original_url": "https://www.youtubekids.com/watch?v=RMroHHrUoi8",
"title": "Vlad and Niki have fun with Mom - collection kids video with toys",
"channel": "Vlad and Niki",
"duration": "11m 1s",
"thumbnail": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RMroHHrUoi8/maxresdefault.jpg",
"audio_formats": [
{
"audio_link": "https://rr2---sn-8xgp1vo-ab5k.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?expire=1759506431&ei=n5vfaLiYA_DYkucPh-Hs4Qg&ip=100.33.170.80&id=o-AGy6g11KKUXbTxjWI2LOVmtxRPyzr0_60TbLIJf9sDlg&itag=140&source=youtube&requiressl=yes&xpc=EgVo2aDSNQ%3D%3D&cps=18&met=1759484831%2C&mh=AW&mm=31%2C26&mn=sn-8xgp1vo-ab5k%2Csn-p5qs7n6y&ms=au%2Conr&mv=m&mvi=2&pl=16&rms=au%2Cau&initcwndbps=3693750&bui=ATw7iSWsHEkXvupkjWteQA_u98uiNd2fyuuD04Mqw3lCCdFkr05Zsnvt2WEwJfpIQS57LTZ7PLcLrgBL&vprv=1&svpuc=1&xtags=acont%3Ddubbed%3Alang%3Dhi&mime=audio%2Fmp4&ns=6YjaHOHUZ7n2MKqvp4dxgsgQ&rqh=1&gir=yes&clen=10706230&dur=661.443&lmt=1726228478479576&mt=1759484487&fvip=1&keepalive=yes&lmw=1&fexp=51557447%2C51565116%2C51565682%2C51580970&c=TVHTML5&sefc=1&txp=4532434&n=0uaD4IPOgnsxiw&sparams=expire%2Cei%2Cip%2Cid%2Citag%2Csource%2Crequiressl%2Cxpc%2Cbui%2Cvprv%2Csvpuc%2Cxtags%2Cmime%2Cns%2Crqh%2Cgir%2Cclen%2Cdur%2Clmt&sig=AJfQdSswRQIgQNEG61EyAeE32HOl2q8pSFAh3g7YMjgo9nRnkvVMmYACIQDSoR18cMfzTHKxbPHg3pFWB-Pr5Z6aF8y89hnrZOE0Sw%3D%3D&lsparams=cps%2Cmet%2Cmh%2Cmm%2Cmn%2Cms%2Cmv%2Cmvi%2Cpl%2Crms%2Cinitcwndbps&lsig=APaTxxMwRQIhAJcS14nMp1fpW29Wr7_wERm2n3kxA9PojTfnZY_sidmVAiB8YL8f5wclnIlNFlUJ2ZlWKSoDwW5yHGTYrJhEtnFm5A%3D%3D",
"audio_format": "m4a",
"audio_bitrate": 129.489,
"explanation": "Audio format: m4a, Bitrate: 129.489 kbps"
},
{
"audio_link": "https://rr2---sn-8xgp1vo-ab5k.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?expire=1759506431&ei=n5vfaLiYA_DYkucPh-Hs4Qg&ip=100.33.170.80&id=o-AGy6g11KKUXbTxjWI2LOVmtxRPyzr0_60TbLIJf9sDlg&itag=249&source=youtube&requiressl=yes&xpc=EgVo2aDSNQ%3D%3D&cps=18&met=1759484831%2C&mh=AW&mm=31%2C26&mn=sn-8xgp1vo-ab5k%2Csn-p5qs7n6y&ms=au%2Conr&mv=m&mvi=2&pl=16&rms=au%2Cau&initcwndbps=3693750&bui=ATw7iSWsHEkXvupkjWteQA_u98uiNd2fyuuD04Mqw3lCCdFkr05Zsnvt2WEwJfpIQS57LTZ7PLcLrgBL&vprv=1&svpuc=1&xtags=acont%3Ddubbed%3Alang%3Dfr&mime=audio%2Fwebm&ns=6YjaHOHUZ7n2MKqvp4dxgsgQ&rqh=1&gir=yes&clen=4412873&dur=661.421&lmt=1726229101630153&mt=1759484487&fvip=1&keepalive=yes&lmw=1&fexp=51557447%2C51565116%2C51565682%2C51580970&c=TVHTML5&sefc=1&txp=4532434&n=0uaD4IPOgnsxiw&sparams=expire%2Cei%2Cip%2Cid%2Citag%2Csource%2Crequiressl%2Cxpc%2Cbui%2Cvprv%2Csvpuc%2Cxtags%2Cmime%2Cns%2Crqh%2Cgir%2Cclen%2Cdur%2Clmt&sig=AJfQdSswRQIhALTPloefxTD9phEb_7CJTU66DIYEuikAesw_Tg073Dh-AiA3T7WhFHlz_IlsQub7X9Onmroo8XT9tqrDTvu0fUCUPg%3D%3D&lsparams=cps%2Cmet%2Cmh%2Cmm%2Cmn%2Cms%2Cmv%2Cmvi%2Cpl%2Crms%2Cinitcwndbps&lsig=APaTxxMwRQIhAJcS14nMp1fpW29Wr7_wERm2n3kxA9PojTfnZY_sidmVAiB8YL8f5wclnIlNFlUJ2ZlWKSoDwW5yHGTYrJhEtnFm5A%3D%3D",
"audio_format": "webm",
"audio_bitrate": 53.374,
"explanation": "Audio format: webm, Bitrate: 53.374 kbps"
}
]
}
]

Output Field Documentation

Metadata Section

FieldDescription
original_urlSource YouTube URL processed
titleComplete video title
channelContent creator's channel name
durationVideo length in human-readable format
thumbnailHigh-quality preview image URL

Audio Format Options

FieldDescription
audio_linkDirect CDN URL for audio download
audio_formatContainer format (m4a, webm)
audio_bitrateAudio quality in kilobits per second
explanationHuman-readable format description

Audio Quality Tiers Available

The actor automatically detects and provides multiple audio quality options:

High-Quality Formats

  • M4A (AAC) - Up to 129 kbps for superior audio quality
  • WebM (Opus) - 48-56 kbps for efficient streaming

Bitrate Comparison

FormatTypical BitrateUse Case
M4A129 kbpsProfessional editing, music playback
WebM48-56 kbpsStreaming, mobile applications

Supported Content Types

YouTube Videos

  • Standard long-form content (minutes to hours)
  • Full metadata extraction and multiple audio formats
  • High-quality thumbnail access

YouTube Shorts

  • Short-form vertical content (under 60 seconds)
  • Optimized audio extraction for quick processing
  • Mobile-optimized format support

YouTube Kids Content

  • Family-friendly content processing
  • Specialized metadata handling
  • Safe content filtering capabilities

Technical Features

Advanced Audio Extraction

  • Direct CDN access for reliable downloads
  • Multiple format support (M4A, WebM)
  • Bitrate analysis for quality selection
  • Stream validation to ensure download integrity

Metadata Preservation

  • Complete title extraction with special character support
  • Channel attribution for content tracking
  • Duration parsing in multiple formats
  • Thumbnail URL access for visual reference

Platform Compatibility

  • Universal URL support (youtube.com, youtu.be, youtubekids.com)
  • Shorts URL normalization for consistent processing
  • Parameter handling for complex URLs with tracking data

Reliability Features

  • Multiple CDN fallbacks for maximum uptime
  • Format redundancy with backup options
  • Comprehensive error handling
  • URL validation and normalization

Enterprise Applications

Music Production & Podcasting

  • Extract high-quality audio samples for production
  • Source background music and sound effects
  • Archive musical content for legal compliance

Content Creation Studios

  • Access audio tracks for video editing projects
  • Source voiceovers and ambient sounds
  • Create audio libraries from YouTube content

Research & Academic Institutions

  • Analyze audio trends and format adoption
  • Study speech patterns and language usage
  • Collect audio data for machine learning

Marketing Agencies

  • Monitor competitor audio content strategies
  • Archive campaign audio for compliance
  • Repurpose high-performing audio content

Development Teams

  • Integrate YouTube audio into applications
  • Build audio streaming platforms
  • Develop content aggregation tools
  • Create audio analysis and processing services

Media Archives

  • Preserve historical audio content
  • Create searchable audio databases
  • Maintain format conversion capabilities

Quality Assurance

Every audio extraction includes:

  • Format verification to ensure playable files
  • Bitrate validation for quality consistency
  • URL expiration handling for CDN links
  • Metadata accuracy checks for reliable information

The YouTube Audio Downloader provides enterprise-level reliability for all your audio extraction needs, supporting the broadest range of YouTube content with professional-grade technical specifications.