YouTube Video, Shorts & MP3/Audio Downloader
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YouTube Video, Shorts & MP3/Audio Downloader
Extract YouTube videos up to 8K resolution, Shorts, and high-bitrate audio with direct CDN links, multiple format options, and comprehensive metadata for professional media workflows.๐YouTube Video, Shorts & MP3/Audio Downloader.
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YouTube Video, Shorts & MP3/Audio Downloader - Enterprise-Grade Media Extraction Engine
Industrial-strength solution for downloading YouTube videos, shorts, and audio streams with unparalleled resolution options, adaptive stream analysis, and direct Google CDN access.
Overview
The YouTube Video, Shorts & MP3/Audio Downloader is a high-performance automation tool engineered for professionals requiring access to YouTube content in its original quality. This actor processes standard videos and Shorts URLs, delivering an extensive array of video and audio formats, detailed technical metadata, and direct links to the raw media streams on Google's infrastructure.
Core Capabilities
- 8K Ultra HD Video Extraction with support for resolutions up to 4320p
- Comprehensive Adaptive Stream Analysis for both DASH video and audio
- Dedicated High-Fidelity Audio Downloads (MP3/M4A/WEBM) with bitrate information
- Complete Metadata Preservation including title, channel, duration, and thumbnails
- Support for YouTube Shorts and standard video formats
Input Configuration
Input Specifications
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
video_urls | Array | Yes | Array of YouTube URLs to process (Supports watch and shorts/ format) |
url | String | Yes | Valid YouTube URL |
method | String | Yes | HTTP method (GET recommended) |
Output Structure
Output Field Documentation
Metadata Section
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
original_url | The original YouTube URL that was processed |
title | The full title of the YouTube video |
channel | The name of the channel that uploaded the video |
duration | The duration of the video in a human-readable format (Xm Ys) |
thumbnail | URL to the highest quality thumbnail image available |
Video Quality Options (qualities array)
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
resolution | The vertical resolution of the video stream (e.g., 4320p, 2160p, 1440p, 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p) |
format | The container format of the video stream (mp4 or webm) |
video_link | Direct Google CDN URL to download the video stream. |
has_audio | Boolean indicating if this specific video stream contains an audio track. For higher quality adaptive streams, this is typically false. |
explanation | A plain-text description of the stream properties. |
Adaptive Audio Streams (audio_links array within a quality)
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
audio_link | Direct Google CDN URL to download the separate, high-quality audio stream. |
audio_format | The audio container format (m4a for AAC, webm for Opus). |
audio_bitrate | The bitrate of the audio stream in kbps (e.g., 129.481). |
explanation | A plain-text summary of the audio format and quality. |
Aggregated Audio-Only Downloads (all_audio_formats array)
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
audio_link | Direct Google CDN URL for standalone audio download (MP3/M4A equivalent). |
audio_format | Format of the audio-only file. |
audio_bitrate | The bitrate of the audio-only stream. |
explanation | Summary of the audio-only download option. |
Available Formats & Quality Tiers
The actor automatically extracts all available formats provided by YouTube's adaptive streaming system.
Video Resolutions Available:
- 8K Ultra HD: 4320p (VP9/AV1)
- 4K Ultra HD: 2160p
- Quad HD: 1440p
- Full HD: 1080p
- HD: 720p
- Standard Definition: 480p
- Low Definition: 360p
Audio Formats Available:
- High Quality AAC: M4A container (~129 kbps)
- Medium Quality Opus: WEBM container (~49 kbps)
Technical Features
Advanced Adaptive Stream Handling
- Extraction of DASH manifest data for maximum format availability
- Separation of video and audio streams for professional editing workflows
- Support for both MP4 and WEBM container formats
- Automatic detection of the highest available quality (including 8K)
Comprehensive Metadata Extraction
- Accurate video title and channel information
- High-resolution thumbnail URL extraction
- Precise video duration
Professional-Grade Audio Extraction
- Direct access to audio-only streams for clean audio downloads
- Multiple audio format and bitrate options
- Technical specifications for each audio stream
Reliability & Performance
- Direct access to Google's CDN for maximum download speed and reliability
- Resilient error handling and URL validation
- Structured output designed for automated processing and integration
Enterprise Applications
Media & Production Houses
- Source high-quality B-roll and stock footage from YouTube
- Access original quality videos for remastering and editing projects
- Download audio tracks for use in podcasts and other productions
Data Analysis & AI Teams
- Build datasets for machine learning and computer vision model training
- Analyze video compression trends and format adoption
- Conduct large-scale content analysis studies
Archival & Compliance Solutions
- Archive campaign videos for regulatory compliance and brand safety
- Preserve historical or educational content in the highest available quality
- Maintain competitive intelligence libraries
Software Development & Integration
- Power video download features within applications
- Build content aggregation and social media monitoring platforms
- Integrate YouTube content into custom workflows and content management systems
End-User Applications
- Provide a backend for premium YouTube download services
- Enable video downloads in regions with limited internet connectivity
- Support content creators in archiving their own portfolios
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