YouTube Shorts Downloader - Professional Video Extraction Tool

Enterprise-grade solution for downloading YouTube Shorts with comprehensive quality options, separate audio streams, and complete metadata extraction.

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Overview

The YouTube Shorts Downloader is a sophisticated automation tool designed for professionals who require high-quality YouTube Shorts content with complete technical specifications. This actor extracts Shorts from provided URLs while delivering multiple resolution options, separate audio streams, detailed format information, and direct access to Google's CDN assets.

Core Capabilities

• Multi-format video downloads with resolution options up to 1080p
• Separate audio stream extraction with multiple format options (m4a, webm)
• Complete metadata preservation including title, channel, duration, and thumbnails
• Advanced format analysis with bitrate specifications and container details
• Direct CDN access for maximum download reliability and speed

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Input Configuration

{
  "video_urls": [
    {
      "url": "https://youtube.com/shorts/N5pB_Lp_0OQ?si=e64PudyKz8zq9G7p",
      "method": "GET"
    }
  ]
}

Input Specifications

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
video_urls	Array	Yes	YouTube Shorts URLs to process
url	String	Yes	Valid YouTube Shorts URL (shorts/ format)
method	String	Yes	HTTP method (GET recommended)

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Output Structure

[
  {
    "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",
    "qualities": [
      {
        "resolution": "1080p",
        "format": "webm",
        "video_link": "https://rr6---sn-bvvbaxivnuxqjvhj5nu-vgql.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?...",
        "has_audio": false,
        "audio_links": [
          {
            "audio_link": "https://rr6---sn-bvvbaxivnuxqjvhj5nu-vgql.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?...",
            "audio_format": "m4a",
            "audio_bitrate": 129.979,
            "explanation": "Audio format: m4a, Bitrate: 129.979 kbps"
          }
        ],
        "explanation": "Resolution: 1080p, Format: webm, No audio in video, see audio_link"
      }
    ],
    "all_audio_formats": [
      {
        "audio_link": "https://rr6---sn-bvvbaxivnuxqjvhj5nu-vgql.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?...",
        "audio_format": "m4a",
        "audio_bitrate": 129.979,
        "explanation": "Audio format: m4a, Bitrate: 129.979 kbps"
      }
    ]
  }
]

Output Field Documentation

Metadata Section

Field	Description
original_url	Original YouTube Shorts URL processed
title	Complete video title with hashtags and emojis
channel	Creator's channel name
duration	Video length in seconds format
thumbnail	High-quality thumbnail image URL

Video Quality Options

Field	Description
resolution	Video resolution (1080p, 854p, 640p, 426p, 256p)
format	Container format (webm, mp4)
video_link	Direct CDN URL for video download
has_audio	Boolean indicating if video contains embedded audio
explanation	Human-readable format description

Audio Stream Details

Field	Description
audio_link	Direct CDN URL for audio-only download
audio_format	Audio container format (m4a, webm)
audio_bitrate	Audio quality in kilobits per second (kbps)
explanation	Technical audio specifications

Comprehensive Audio Formats

Field	Description
all_audio_formats	Array of all available audio formats independent of video
audio_format	Format type with quality specifications
audio_bitrate	Exact bitrate for audio quality assessment

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Quality Tiers Available

The actor automatically detects and provides multiple quality options for professional workflows:

Video Resolutions

1. Full High Definition - 1080p (1920x1080) in both webm and mp4 formats
2. High Definition - 854p with advanced codec support
3. Standard Definition - 640p with audio-included options
4. Mobile Optimized - 426p and 256p for bandwidth efficiency

Audio Quality Levels

1. High Quality Audio - 129.979 kbps m4a format
2. Efficient Audio - 56.24 kbps webm format for smaller file sizes

Format Combinations

• Separate Streams: Video-only + Audio-only for professional editing
• Combined Files: Video with embedded audio for immediate use
• Multi-format Support: Both webm and mp4 containers available

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Technical Features

Advanced Streaming Support

• DASH streaming format extraction
• Adaptive bitrate streaming detection
• Multiple container format support (webm, mp4)
• Direct Google CDN access for reliable downloads

Audio-Video Separation

• Separate video and audio stream extraction
• Multiple audio format options (m4a, webm)
• Bitrate-accurate audio quality selection
• Professional editing-ready separate tracks

Metadata Extraction

• Complete title preservation with special characters
• Channel attribution maintenance
• Duration formatting in standard notation
• High-resolution thumbnail access

Reliability Features

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

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Enterprise Applications

Content Creation Studios

• Source high-quality Shorts for professional editing projects
• Access separate audio/video streams for advanced post-production
• Preserve original quality for cross-platform content repurposing

Marketing Agencies

• Archive campaign Shorts for compliance and analysis
• Monitor competitor Shorts strategies and performance
• Repurpose high-performing vertical content across platforms

Research Institutions

• Study YouTube Shorts format adoption and trends
• Analyze social media video engagement patterns
• Collect metadata for academic research on short-form video

Development Teams

• Integrate YouTube Shorts content into applications
• Build content aggregation and monitoring platforms
• Develop social media analytics and reporting tools

Media Archives

• Preserve cultural and historical Shorts content
• Maintain quality versions for long-term storage
• Create comprehensive metadata databases

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Format Specifications

Video Codecs & Containers

• webm: VP9 codec support for high efficiency
• mp4: H.264 codec support for broad compatibility
• Resolution Range: 256p to 1080p for all use cases

Audio Specifications

• m4a: 129.979 kbps for high-quality requirements
• webm: 56.24 kbps for efficient streaming
• Bitrate Precision: Exact kbps values for quality control

CDN Integration

• Direct Google Video CDN access
• Bypass intermediate processing layers
• Maximum download speed and reliability
• Enterprise-grade link stability