YouTube Shorts Scraper & Downloader - Professional Video Extraction Tool

Effortlessly scrape and download YouTube Shorts with our enterprise-grade powerful actor! This YouTube Shorts Scraper & Downloader enables you to extract high-quality videos, comprehensive metadata, and multiple format options for professional content archiving.

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🎯 Overview

Need to archive YouTube Shorts content or analyze viral trends? This YouTube Shorts Scraper & Downloader delivers:

• Multiple Quality Options: 1080p, 854p, 640p, and more
• Dual Audio Formats: WebM and M4A audio streams
• Full Metadata: Views, likes, comments, dates, and channel info
• Batch Processing: Handle multiple URLs simultaneously

Perfect for content creators 🎬, marketers 📈, researchers 🔍, and app developers 📱!

⚡ Core Capabilities/Key Features

🎥 Media Options

• Multiple Resolutions: 1080p, 854p, 640p, 426p, 256p
• Dual Formats: MP4 and WebM video containers
• Separate Audio: WebM and M4A audio streams
• High-Quality Thumbnails: Maximum resolution preview images

📊 Metadata Mastery

• Complete Analytics: View counts, like counts, comment statistics
• Channel Information: Creator names, verification status, usernames
• Timeline Data: Precise upload dates and durations
• Content Classification: Video categories and restrictions

🔧 Advanced Tech

• Quality Selection: Auto-detection of available resolutions
• Format Flexibility: Multiple container format options
• Audio Separation: Dedicated audio stream extraction
• Bulk Processing: Efficient multi-URL handling

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📥 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 Scraper & Downloader accepts URLs in the following format:

{
  "video_urls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JzNF2inGK6Y",
      "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

This YouTube Shorts Scraper & Downloader provides comprehensive output:

[
  {
    "title": "\"Dua Ki Rate hain🤲🏻🤲♥️#shortvideo #viralshorts #cute",
    "type": "shorts",
    "id": "JzNF2inGK6Y",
    "url": "https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JzNF2inGK6Y",
    "thumbnailUrl": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JzNF2inGK6Y/maxresdefault.jpg",
    "viewCount": 4613136,
    "date": "2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z",
    "likes": 61081,
    "channelName": "Sonar Madina",
    "channelUsername": "Sonar Madina",
    "isChannelVerified": false,
    "isAgeRestricted": false,
    "duration": "24s",
    "commentsCount": 180,
    "order": 0,
    "commentsTurnedOff": false,
    "fromYTUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/@Sonar Madina/shorts",
    "isMembersOnly": false,
    "input": "https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JzNF2inGK6Y",
    "fromChannelListPage": "shorts",
    "audioUrlWebm": "https://rr1---sn-a5mlrnll.googlevideo.com/...",
    "audioUrlM4a": "https://rr1---sn-a5mlrnll.googlevideo.com/...",
    "qualities": [
      {
        "resolution": "1080p",
        "format": "webm",
        "video_link": "https://rr1---sn-a5mlrnll.googlevideo.com/...",
        "has_audio": false,
        "explanation": "Resolution: 1080p, Format: webm, No audio in video, see audio_link"
      }
    ],
    "categories": [
      "People & Blogs"
    ]
  }
]

📊 Output Field Documentation

📈 Metadata Section

Field	Description
title	Complete video title with emojis and hashtags
type	Content type (always "shorts")
id	Unique YouTube video identifier
viewCount	Total view count as integer
date	Upload timestamp in ISO format
likes	Number of likes received
channelName	Creator's channel name
duration	Video length in seconds format

🔗 Content Information

Field	Description
thumbnailUrl	High-quality thumbnail image URL
commentsCount	Number of comments available
isChannelVerified	Channel verification status
isAgeRestricted	Age restriction flag
categories	Content categorization

🎵 Media Assets

Field	Description
audioUrlWebm	WebM format audio stream URL
audioUrlM4a	M4A format audio stream URL
qualities	Array of available video quality options

🎬 Quality Options

Field	Description
resolution	Video resolution (1080p, 854p, etc.)
format	Container format (mp4, webm)
video_link	Direct video download URL
has_audio	Audio inclusion flag
explanation	Format description and notes

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💎 Quality Tiers Available

This YouTube Shorts Scraper & 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

Each quality tier includes technical specifications for professional editing workflows.

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🔬 Technical Features

🛠 Advanced Format Support

• Multiple video resolution extraction
• Dual audio format availability (WebM/M4A)
• Separate audio/video stream access
• Container format detection and selection

📈 Metadata Extraction

• Comprehensive engagement metrics
• Precise timeline and duration data
• Channel verification and restriction flags
• Content categorization and classification

🚀 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 analyze Shorts performance
• Social Media Managers – Repurpose viral content
• Researchers – Study engagement patterns and trends
• App Developers – Build Shorts-powered applications
• Marketers – Track competitor content strategies
• Data Analysts – Analyze viral content characteristics

This YouTube Shorts Scraper & Downloader is your ultimate solution for professional YouTube Shorts extraction and analysis.

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❓ Why Choose Our YouTube Shorts Scraper & Downloader?

• Reliable Performance: Stable and efficient scraping 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 and media options in one place

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⚠️ Limitations

• Only works with public YouTube Shorts content
• The actor may hit rate limits depending on YouTube's restrictions
• Audio and video streams may be separate for higher qualities

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📧 Need Customization?

Want *higher resolutions, **batch processing enhancements, or *additional metadata fields?

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

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