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YouTube Shorts Downloader

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YouTube Shorts Downloader

YouTube Shorts Downloader

Easily and perfectly extract/download YouTube Shorts and YouTube-kids Shorts with multiple video qualities up to 1080p, separate high-bitrate audio streams, and complete metadata including title, channel, and thumbnails.🚀YouTube Shorts Downloader.

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$7.00/month + usage

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YouTube Shorts Downloader - Professional Short Video Extraction Tool

🚀 Effortlessly download YouTube Shorts videos with our enterprise-grade powerful actor! This YouTube Shorts Downloader enables you to extract Shorts content while preserving high video quality, comprehensive metadata, and multiple format options.


📖 Overview

Need to archive YouTube Shorts content or repurpose vertical videos? This YouTube Shorts Downloader delivers:

  • Multiple Resolutions: 1080p, 854p, 640p, 426p, 256p quality options
  • Dual Formats: MP4 and WebM container support
  • Separate Audio Tracks: M4A and WebM audio streams
  • Full Metadata: Titles, channels, view counts, descriptions
  • Batch Processing: Handle multiple Shorts URLs efficiently

Perfect for content creators 🎬, social media managers 📱, and digital marketers 📈!

⚡ Core Capabilities/Key Features

🎥 Media Options

  • Multiple Resolutions: From 1080p HD to 256p mobile-friendly
  • Dual Container Formats: MP4 + WebM support
  • Separate Audio: Dedicated audio-only streams
  • Quality Selection: Auto-detection of all available formats
  • Thumbnail Extraction: High-quality preview images

📊 Metadata Mastery

  • Channel Analytics: Creator names and subscriber counts
  • Performance Metrics: View counts and engagement data
  • Content Classification: Video categories and descriptions
  • Duration Tracking: Precise video length in seconds

🔧 Advanced Tech

  • Format Detection: Automatic quality tier identification
  • Audio Separation: Multiple audio format options
  • Size Optimization: File size information for each quality
  • Stream Access: Direct video and audio stream URLs

⌨️ Input Configuration

Just enter the YouTube Shorts URLs in the Input Section then click the "start" button and wait for the results. This YouTube Shorts Downloader accepts URLs like this:

{
"video_urls": [
{
"url": "https://www.youtube.com/shorts/T7aHPPNrHXs"
}
]
}

📋 Input Specifications

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
video_urlsArrayYesYouTube Shorts URLs to process
urlStringYesValid YouTube Shorts URL (shorts/ format)

📤 Output Structure

This YouTube Shorts Downloader provides comprehensive output like this:

[
{
"original_url": "https://www.youtube.com/shorts/T7aHPPNrHXs",
"title": "Why is Africa so Poor? #geopolitics",
"channel": "The Parallel Truth",
"duration": "52s",
"thumbnail": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/T7aHPPNrHXs/sd2.jpg",
"view_count": "38.1K",
"categories": ["Education"],
"description": "Comprehensive video description...",
"availability": "public",
"live_status": "not_live",
"channel_subscribers": "86.2K",
"qualities": [
{
"resolution": "1080p",
"format": "webm",
"video_link": "https://.../videoplayback...",
"has_audio": false,
"video_size": "2.34MB",
"audio_links": [...]
}
],
"all_audio_formats": [...]
}
]

📊 Output Field Documentation

📝 Metadata Section

FieldDescription
titleYouTube Shorts video title
channelContent creator's channel name
durationVideo length in seconds format
view_countNumber of views with formatting
categoriesVideo content categories
channel_subscribersChannel subscriber count

🎬 Media Assets

FieldDescription
thumbnailHigh-quality preview image URL
qualitiesArray of available video qualities
all_audio_formatsAvailable audio-only streams

🎯 Quality Options

FieldDescription
resolutionVideo resolution (1080p, 854p, etc.)
formatContainer format (mp4, webm)
video_linkDirect video download URL
has_audioBoolean for integrated audio
video_sizeFile size with formatting
audio_linksSeparate audio stream options

💎 Quality Tiers Available

This YouTube Shorts Downloader automatically detects and provides multiple quality options:

  1. High Definition - 1080p with advanced codec support
  2. Standard Definition - 854p and 640p resolutions
  3. Mobile Optimized - 426p and 256p for bandwidth conservation
  4. Audio Formats - M4A and WebM audio streams

Each quality tier includes technical specifications for professional editing workflows using our YouTube Shorts Downloader.


🔬 Technical Features

🛠️ Advanced Format Support

  • Multiple video resolution extraction
  • Dual container format support (MP4/WebM)
  • Separate audio stream access
  • File size optimization

📈 Metadata Extraction

  • Comprehensive channel analytics
  • View count and performance metrics
  • Content categorization
  • Detailed description preservation

🛡️ Reliability Features

  • Direct YouTube stream access
  • Multiple quality fallback options
  • Comprehensive error handling
  • URL validation and normalization

💼 Use Cases

  • Content Creators – Archive and repurpose Shorts content
  • Social Media Managers – Curate vertical video content
  • Researchers – Study Shorts virality patterns
  • Marketers – Analyze competitor Shorts strategies
  • App Developers – Build Shorts-powered applications

🌟 Why Choose Our YouTube Shorts Downloader?

  • Reliable Performance: Stable and efficient downloading process
  • User-Friendly: Simple interface for both beginners and advanced users
  • Regular Updates: Maintained to ensure compatibility with YouTube changes
  • Comprehensive Data: Get all metadata you need in one place
  • Multiple Formats: Support for various video and audio formats

⚠️ Limitations

  • Only works with public YouTube Shorts
  • The actor may hit rate limits depending on YouTube's restrictions
  • Requires valid Shorts URLs in proper format

Explore our full scraping suite for enhanced content extraction:

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📧 Need Customization?

Want *higher resolutions, **batch downloads, or *metadata enhancements for our YouTube Shorts Downloader?

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


This YouTube Shorts Downloader is designed specifically for vertical short video content extraction from YouTube's Shorts platform, providing professional-grade downloading capabilities for all your Shorts content needs.