YouTube Video Extractor - Professional Media & Metadata Extraction Tool

Enterprise-grade solution for extracting YouTube videos with comprehensive metadata, multiple quality options, and advanced content analysis.

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Overview

The YouTube Video Extractor is a sophisticated automation tool designed for professionals who require complete YouTube video content with extensive metadata, multiple resolution options, and advanced features like transcript extraction. This powerful YouTube Video Extractor processes video URLs while delivering comprehensive technical specifications, engagement metrics, and direct access to media streams.

Core Capabilities

• Multi-format video extraction with resolutions up to 4K (2160p)
• Complete metadata extraction including titles, descriptions, tags, and engagement analytics
• Automated transcript generation with timestamped text and lyrics
• Advanced quality analysis with format specifications and codec information
• Channel analytics integration with subscriber and view statistics

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Input Configuration

{
  "video_urls": [
    {
      "url": "https://youtu.be/yPYZpwSpKmA?si=NS85AIIvc2XSiVpr",
      "method": "GET"
    }
  ]
}

Input Specifications

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

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Output Structure

[
  {
    "original_url": "https://youtu.be/yPYZpwSpKmA?si=NS85AIIvc2XSiVpr",
    "title": "Rick Astley - Together Forever (Official Video) [4K Remaster]",
    "description": "The official video for \"Together Forever\" by Rick Astley...",
    "tags": ["Rick Astley", "RickAstleyVEVO", "official", "4K remaster"],
    "channel": "Rick Astley",
    "channel_id": "UCuAXFkgsw1L7xaCfnd5JJOw",
    "view_count": 191570451,
    "like_count": 1210259,
    "comment_count": 63000,
    "upload_date": "2009-10-25",
    "duration": "3m 23s",
    "thumbnail": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yPYZpwSpKmA/maxresdefault.jpg",
    "resolution": "3840x2160",
    "fps": 25,
    "categories": ["Music"],
    "qualities": [
      {
        "resolution": "2160p",
        "format": "mp4",
        "video_link": "https://rr1---sn-5uaezne6.googlevideo.com/...",
        "has_audio": false,
        "explanation": "Resolution: 2160p, Format: mp4, No audio in video"
      }
    ],
    "transcript": [
      {
        "timestamp": "00:00:19.400",
        "text": "♪ If there's anything you need ♪"
      }
    ]
  }
]

Output Field Documentation

Core Metadata

Field	Description
title	Complete video title with formatting
description	Full video description text
tags	Array of relevant video tags and keywords
upload_date	Publication date in YYYY-MM-DD format
duration	Video length in human-readable format
categories	Content categorization

Engagement Analytics

Field	Description
view_count	Total view count (numeric)
like_count	Total likes received
comment_count	Number of comments
channel_subscriber_count	Channel subscriber metrics

Technical Specifications

Field	Description
resolution	Native video resolution (width x height)
fps	Frames per second
aspect_ratio	Display aspect ratio
protocol	Streaming protocol used

Channel Information

Field	Description
channel	Channel name
channel_id	Unique channel identifier
channel_url	Direct channel page URL
channel_thumbnail	Channel profile image

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Quality Tiers Available

This advanced YouTube Video Extractor automatically detects and provides multiple quality options:

Ultra High Definition

• 4K (2160p) - 3840x2160 resolution in MP4 and WebM formats
• 1440p - Quad HD with advanced codec support

High Definition

• 1080p - Full HD with multiple format options
• 720p - Standard HD for balanced quality and size

Standard Definition

• 480p - Enhanced definition formats
• 360p - Mobile-optimized with audio integration

Each quality tier includes detailed technical specifications and direct streaming links for professional workflows.

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Advanced YouTube Video Extractor Features

Comprehensive Metadata Extraction

• Complete video descriptions with formatting preserved
• Extensive tag arrays for content classification
• Engagement metrics for performance analysis
• Category and content rating information

Transcript & Caption Processing

• Automated transcript extraction with timestamps
• Lyrics detection for music content
• Structured text output for analysis
• Timestamp-aligned content for editing

Multi-Format Streaming Support

• Direct access to Google CDN streams
• Multiple container formats (MP4, WebM)
• Separate audio/video stream options
• Adaptive bitrate streaming support

Channel & Content Analysis

• Complete channel identification
• Content categorization
• Privacy and licensing status
• Embeddability and regional restrictions

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Technical Capabilities

Quality Detection

• Automatic resolution scanning
• Format compatibility analysis
• Codec and container detection
• Audio stream identification

Reliability Features

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

Data Enrichment

• Enhanced metadata aggregation
• Engagement analytics integration
• Content classification
• Temporal analysis capabilities

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Enterprise Applications

Media Production Studios

• Source high-quality YouTube content for editing projects
• Access multiple resolutions for different distribution platforms
• Extract transcripts for subtitle creation and localization
• This YouTube Video Extractor enables professional content repurposing

Marketing Intelligence

• Analyze competitor video performance metrics
• Extract engagement data for market research
• Monitor content trends through tag analysis
• The YouTube Video Extractor provides valuable insights for strategy development

Academic Research

• Study video content and metadata patterns
• Analyze transcript data for linguistic research
• Extract large-scale video datasets for analysis
• Researchers rely on this YouTube Video Extractor for comprehensive data collection

Content Analysis Platforms

• Build video aggregation and analysis tools
• Develop content recommendation engines
• Create automated metadata enrichment systems
• This YouTube Video Extractor serves as a foundation for advanced applications

Development Teams

• Integrate YouTube content into applications
• Build content management systems
• Develop social media monitoring tools
• The robust YouTube Video Extractor API enables seamless integration

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Why Choose This YouTube Video Extractor?

This professional YouTube Video Extractor stands out with its comprehensive data extraction capabilities, supporting resolutions from 360p to 4K while providing detailed metadata, engagement analytics, and advanced features like transcript processing. Whether you're building content platforms, conducting research, or managing media production, this YouTube Video Extractor delivers enterprise-grade performance and reliability for all your YouTube content extraction needs.