🎵 YouTube Mp3/Thumbnail & Audio Scraper - Ultimate Media Extraction Tool

Effortlessly extract high-quality audio, stunning thumbnails, and comprehensive metadata from any YouTube video with our powerful YouTube Mp3/Thumbnail & Audio Scraper! This Apify actor enables you to batch process multiple videos while preserving multiple audio formats, subtitle tracks, and complete video statistics.

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📌 Overview

Need to build a music library, create content for podcasts, or analyze YouTube trends? This YouTube Mp3/Thumbnail & Audio Scraper delivers:

• 🎧 Multiple Audio Formats: MP4 (M4A), WebM with variable bitrates (low to high quality)
• 🖼️ Complete Thumbnail Sets: From 120x90 default to 1920x1080 maxres images
• 📊 Rich Metadata: Titles, uploaders, channel info, statistics, and descriptions
• 📝 Video Information: Categories, tags, age restrictions, live stream detection
• 🔄 Batch Processing: Handle 100+ URLs per run efficiently
• 📜 Subtitle Support: Auto-include available subtitle tracks

Perfect for podcasters 🎙️, music producers 🎹, content researchers 📊, and app developers 📱!

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⚡ Core Capabilities

🎶 Audio Extraction Excellence

• Best Quality Selection: Automatic detection of optimal audio stream (WebM, up to 139 kbps)
• Multiple Formats: Access to all available audio formats including:
  • WebM (low, medium quality)
  • M4A (low, medium quality)
• Audio Bitrates: From 48 kbps to 139 kbps for flexible storage needs
• File Size Display: Clear MB/GB sizing for download management
• Duration Formatting: Both raw seconds and human-readable time formats

🖼️ Thumbnail Mastery

• Complete Resolution Range:
  • Default (120x90) - Quick preview
  • MQ (320x180) - Standard quality
  • HQ (480x360) - High quality
  • SD (640x480) - Standard definition
  • Maxres (1920x1080) - Full HD
• Multiple Variants: Different crop and size options for every use case
• Direct CDN URLs: Unrestricted access to YouTube's image servers

📊 Data Enrichment

• Channel Intelligence:
  • Channel name and ID
  • Uploader username and @handle
  • Direct channel/profile URLs
• Video Statistics:
  • View counts with real-time accuracy
  • Like counts for engagement metrics
  • Comment counts for community activity
• Content Analysis:
  • Full video descriptions
  • Complete tag lists for SEO research
  • Category classification
  • Live stream detection

🔧 Advanced Features

• Subtitle Support: Extract available caption tracks
• Age Restriction Detection: Identify restricted content
• Format Filtering: Include all formats or select specific ones
• Proxy Ready: Bypass geo-restrictions seamlessly

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📝 Input Configuration

Simply provide your YouTube video URLs in the input section, configure your preferences, and click start. Here's a sample configuration:

{
    "include_all_formats": true,
    "include_subtitles": true,
    "include_thumbnails": true,
    "video_urls": [
        {
            "url": "https://youtu.be/WfpIGwfF5dk"
        },
        {
            "url": "https://youtu.be/kEg4E2SU-EA"
        }
    ]
}

Input Specifications

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
video_urls	Array	Yes	YouTube video URLs to process (supports youtube.com, youtu.be)
url	String	Yes	Valid YouTube video URL
include_all_formats	Boolean	No	Include all available audio formats (default: true)
include_subtitles	Boolean	No	Extract subtitle tracks (default: true)
include_thumbnails	Boolean	No	Extract all thumbnail variants (default: true)

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📤 Output Structure

Your YouTube Mp3/Thumbnail & Audio Scraper returns comprehensive data for each video:

[
  {
    "status": "success",
    "basic_info": {
      "title": "90s Love Songs | Bollywood Evergreen 90's Love Songs",
      "video_id": "WfpIGwfF5dk",
      "uploader": "Hasu Mia",
      "uploader_id": "@hasumiamusic",
      "channel": "Hasu Mia",
      "channel_id": "UCxSF_fIMa5Ci1n2EyhBDKsw",
      "upload_date": "20260327",
      "duration": 5665,
      "duration_string": "1:34:25"
    },
    "statistics": {
      "view_count": 85035,
      "like_count": 315,
      "comment_count": 10
    },
    "content": {
      "description": "Full video description text...",
      "categories": ["Music"],
      "tags": ["hindi song", "old songs", "90s hits"],
      "age_limit": 0,
      "is_live": false
    },
    "media_info": {
      "webpage_url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfpIGwfF5dk",
      "original_url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfpIGwfF5dk",
      "thumbnail": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WfpIGwfF5dk/maxresdefault.jpg"
    },
    "best_audio_download": {
      "format_id": "251",
      "ext": "webm",
      "format_note": "medium",
      "filesize": 98481733,
      "filesize_mb": 93.92,
      "abr": 139.069,
      "url": "https://rr1---sn-vgqsrnsy.googlevideo.com/..."
    },
    "all_audio_formats_count": 4,
    "all_audio_formats": [
      {
        "format_id": "139",
        "ext": "m4a",
        "format_note": "low",
        "filesize_mb": 32.95,
        "abr": 48.783,
        "url": "https://..."
      }
    ],
    "thumbnails": [
      {
        "url": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WfpIGwfF5dk/maxresdefault.jpg",
        "width": 1920,
        "height": 1080,
        "id": "40"
      }
    ],
    "input_url": "https://youtu.be/WfpIGwfF5dk",
    "canonical_url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfpIGwfF5dk"
  }
]

Output Field Documentation

Basic Information Section

Field	Description
title	Complete video title
video_id	Unique YouTube video identifier
uploader	Content creator's display name
uploader_id	Creator's @handle
channel	Channel name
channel_id	Unique channel identifier
upload_date	Publication date in YYYYMMDD format
duration	Video length in seconds
duration_string	Human-readable duration (HH:MM:SS)

Statistics Section

Field	Description
view_count	Total views (real-time accuracy)
like_count	Number of likes
comment_count	Total comments

Content Section

Field	Description
description	Full video description with timestamps and links
categories	YouTube category classification
tags	Complete tag list for SEO analysis
age_limit	Age restriction status (0 = unrestricted)
is_live	Live stream indicator

Audio Formats Section

Field	Description
format_id	YouTube's format identifier
ext	Container format (webm, m4a)
format_note	Quality description (low, medium)
filesize_mb	File size in megabytes
abr	Average bitrate in kbps
url	Direct CDN download URL

Thumbnails Section

Field	Description
url	Direct image URL
width	Image width in pixels
height	Image height in pixels
id	Thumbnail variant identifier

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🎯 Audio Quality Tiers

The YouTube Mp3/Thumbnail & Audio Scraper automatically detects and provides multiple audio quality options:

Low Quality (Space-Saving)

• Format 139: M4A, ~48 kbps, ~2-35 MB per hour
• Format 249: WebM, ~53 kbps, efficient compression

Medium Quality (Balanced)

• Format 140: M4A, ~129 kbps, ~6-90 MB per hour
• Format 251: WebM, ~139 kbps, optimal quality-to-size ratio

Best Quality (Maximum Fidelity)

• Automatically selected as best_audio_download
• Highest available bitrate (up to 139 kbps)
• WebM format for superior compression

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🖼️ Thumbnail Resolution Guide

Resolution	Dimensions	Use Case
Default	120×90	Quick previews, thumbnails
MQ	320×180	Standard displays, playlists
HQ	480×360	High-quality previews
SD	640×480	Standard definition screens
Maxres	1920×1080	Full HD displays, professional use

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💡 Use Cases

• 🎧 Podcast Creators – Extract audio for podcast episodes
• 🎵 Music Producers – Download reference tracks and stems
• 📊 Content Researchers – Analyze video metadata and trends
• 🎨 Graphic Designers – Access high-resolution thumbnails
• 📱 App Developers – Build YouTube-powered applications
• 📝 SEO Specialists – Analyze tags, descriptions, and metadata
• 🎓 Educational Platforms – Extract audio for learning materials
• 🎬 Video Editors – Get audio tracks for remixes and compilations

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🌟 Why Choose Our YouTube Mp3/Thumbnail & Audio Scraper?

• ⚡ Lightning Fast: Optimized extraction with minimal latency
• 🎯 Precision Data: Accurate metadata including view counts, likes, and comments
• 🔄 Regular Updates: Continuously maintained to adapt to YouTube changes
• 📦 Complete Package: Get audio, thumbnails, and metadata in one output
• 🔐 Reliable Performance: Stable downloads with CDN-level URLs
• 🎨 User-Friendly: Simple input structure for beginners and pros
• 📈 Scalable: Process thousands of videos efficiently

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⚠️ Limitations

• Only works with publicly accessible YouTube videos
• Private or unlisted videos cannot be accessed
• Age-restricted content may require authentication
• Rate limits apply based on YouTube's restrictions
• Maximum resolution depends on video upload quality

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📧 Need Customization?

Want *higher audio bitrates, **batch playlist processing, **custom metadata fields, or *enterprise support?

✉️ Email mehedy7613@gmail.com for tailored solutions!

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