YouTube Video, Shorts & MP3 Downloader API

Transform your media extraction workflow with our powerful YouTube Downloader API – the ultimate solution for anyone searching for a reliable YouTube video downloader and YouTube mp3 downloader. Designed to handle bulk processing (1000+ URLs and more), this API not only converts YouTube videos to high-quality MP3s but also supports advanced features for downloading full videos, including YouTube shorts.

Overview

Our YouTube Downloader API is a robust tool for extracting essential media links and metadata from YouTube videos. Whether you need a quick YouTube video to mp3 conversion or a full-resolution download, our API delivers:

• Supports High Resolutions: Download videos in 8K, 4K, 2K, 1080p, 720p, 480p, or 360p with our advanced YouTube downloader.
• Video & Audio Separation: For high-resolution videos, YouTube restricts merged streams. Our API provides separate video and audio links, ensuring you get the best quality for your youtube video downloader needs.
• Progressive (Merged) Downloads: For lower resolutions or simplified workflows, get a merged audio+video link perfect for casual viewing and quick youtube video to mp3 tasks.
• Rich Metadata: Gain access to original URL, requested and provided resolutions, download type, thumbnails, titles, authors, durations, channels, and more.
• Bulk URL Processing: Efficiently process 1000+ URLs at once—even import from TXT files—making it ideal as a scalable youtube mp3 downloader or youtube shorts downloader tool.
• Residential Proxy by Default: To ensure the best performance and success rate, our API defaults to Apify’s Residential Proxy, overcoming limitations of other proxy configurations.

Key Features

• Multiple Resolution Options:
  Choose from 8K, 4K, 2K, 1080p, 720p, 480p, or 360p depending on your needs. Whether you are a professional video editor or need a quick youtube video downloader for personal use, our API adapts to your resolution requirements.

• Separate & Progressive Download Links:

  • High Resolution Downloads: Returns separate video and audio links for high-quality outputs—ideal for users who need distinct components for further editing or for converting a YouTube video to mp3.
  • Low Resolution Downloads: Provides a merged (progressive) link, simplifying the process for those using our API as a youtube video to mp3 converter or youtube mp3 downloader.

• Comprehensive Metadata:
  Every download delivers detailed information including:

  • original_url
  • requested_resolution
  • provided_resolution
  • download_type
  • downloadable_video_link (Video)
  • downloadable_audio_link (Audio)
  • title
  • author
  • thumbnail
  • duration (formatted in hours/minutes/seconds)
  • channel
  • source
  • video_type
  • note
  • prog_video_type
  • prog_resolution
  • prog_video_format
  • prog_downloadable_link

• Bulk Processing & File Input:
  Our API is built for scalability, handling large volumes of URLs swiftly. It even supports importing from text files, making it a top choice for a comprehensive youtube downloader solution, including support for youtube shorts downloader functionalities.

• Residential Proxy Integration:
  By default, the API employs Apify’s Residential Proxy to maximize download success rates. This ensures reliable performance when downloading high-resolution content, converting videos to MP3, or fetching YouTube shorts.

• Customizable Options:
  For users who require merged audio+video streams even at high resolutions, please contact us for a custom solution. This flexibility makes our API suitable for a variety of applications, from professional video editing to everyday youtube video to mp3 conversion.

How It Works

1. Input JSON Data:
   Supply your YouTube video URLs and proxy configuration via JSON. If no custom proxy is provided, the API automatically uses the default Apify Residential Proxy, optimizing your experience as a youtube downloader.

2. Media Extraction Process:
   The API extracts all available formats from each video. It intelligently selects:

   • The best progressive (merged) stream for low resolutions.
   • Separate video and audio streams for high resolutions.
   • A backup progressive download link representing the latest available merged option (ideal for youtube mp3 downloader use cases).

3. Output JSON Data:
   After processing, you receive a JSON array for every URL containing all extracted download links and metadata, perfectly suited for integration into your applications or workflows.

Input & Output Examples

Input JSON Demo

1{
2  "proxy": {
3    "useApifyProxy": true,
4    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
5    "apifyProxyCountry": "US"
6  },
7  "video_urls": [
8    { "url": "https://youtu.be/YZ84iQrbYjw?si=_8-Y64fWSGA82dOz" },
9    { "url": "https://youtu.be/aoBrCkinq88?si=WAzndltEQm531aAO" }
10  ],
11  "desired_resolution": "2k"
12}

Output JSON Demo

1[
2  {
3    "original_url": "https://youtu.be/YZ84iQrbYjw?si=_8-Y64fWSGA82dOz",
4    "requested_resolution": "2k",
5    "provided_resolution": 1440,
6    "download_type": "separate",
7    "downloadable_video_link": "https://download.video.example.com/abcd1234",
8    "downloadable_audio_link": "https://download.audio.example.com/wxyz5678",
9    "title": "Fantastic Places in 4K 60FPS HDR Dolby Vision",
10    "author": "4K Video ULTRA HD",
11    "thumbnail": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YZ84iQrbYjw/maxresdefault.webp",
12    "duration": "10m 21s",
13    "channel": "4K Video ULTRA HD",
14    "source": "youtube",
15    "video_type": "long video",
16    "note": "Separate streams provided for high resolution.",
17    "prog_video_type": "Video+Audio",
18    "prog_resolution": "360p",
19    "prog_video_format": "mp4",
20    "prog_downloadable_link": "https://download.progressive.example.com/efgh9012"
21  },
22  {
23    "original_url": "https://youtu.be/aoBrCkinq88?si=WAzndltEQm531aAO",
24    "requested_resolution": "2k",
25    "provided_resolution": 1440,
26    "download_type": "separate",
27    "downloadable_video_link": "https://download.video.example.com/ijkl3456",
28    "downloadable_audio_link": "https://download.audio.example.com/mnop7890",
29    "title": "Amazing Nature Scenes in 4K",
30    "author": "Nature Ultra HD",
31    "thumbnail": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aoBrCkinq88/maxresdefault.webp",
32    "duration": "8m 45s",
33    "channel": "Nature Ultra HD",
34    "source": "youtube",
35    "video_type": "long video",
36    "note": "Separate streams provided for high resolution.",
37    "prog_video_type": "Video+Audio",
38    "prog_resolution": "360p",
39    "prog_video_format": "mp4",
40    "prog_downloadable_link": "https://download.progressive.example.com/qrst2345"
41  }
42]

Additional Information

• Proxy Usage:

  • Default Option: If no custom proxy settings are provided, the API defaults to using Apify’s Residential Proxy. This ensures maximum efficiency for any youtube downloader operation.
  • User Control: Users who wish to avoid additional costs or use their own proxy configuration can easily supply their own settings.

• Custom Script Option:
  For those requiring a version that automatically returns a merged audio+video stream for high resolutions (ideal for users transitioning between a youtube video downloader and youtube video to mp3 service), a custom solution is available upon request.

• Bulk Processing & File Input:
  Efficiently handle 1000+ URLs in one go and import URLs from TXT files, making our solution the top choice for any professional or personal youtube mp3 downloader and youtube shorts downloader.

Getting Started

1. Subscribe & Deploy:
   Sign up for our service at $10 per month and deploy the actor via the Apify Store. Get started with a versatile youtube video downloader that meets all your needs.

2. Prepare Your Input:
   Format your input JSON or TXT file with URLs as shown above.

3. Run the Actor:
   Execute the actor to receive your output JSON containing all essential download links and metadata for both video and audio.

4. Seamless Integration:
   Easily integrate this API into your applications, scripts, or workflow systems with its straightforward JSON input/output. Whether you need a youtube video to mp3 converter, a youtube mp3 downloader, or a youtube shorts downloader, our API is built to deliver.

Support

Our dedicated team is available 24/7 for support and inquiries. Whether you need help with integration or have questions about using the API as a youtube downloader, we're here to help. For custom solutions or more information about our youtube video to mp3 features, please contact us.

Elevate your media download workflow with our YouTube Downloader API – the all-in-one solution for efficient, scalable, and high-quality video extraction. Enjoy the best in YouTube video downloader technology, complete with youtube mp3 downloader and youtube shorts downloader capabilities for every use case!