YouTube Video ID Finder
Extract the video ID from any YouTube URL. Works with regular videos, shorts, embeds, and live streams!
Paste a YouTube URL to extract the video ID
Features
- Extract from any URL format
- Regular watch URLs
- Shortened youtu.be links
- Embed URLs
- YouTube Shorts
- Live stream URLs
How to Use
- 1Paste any YouTube URL
- 2Click Extract ID
- 3Copy the 11-character video ID
- 4Use in API calls or embeds
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a YouTube Video ID?
It's an 11-character unique identifier for each YouTube video (e.g., dQw4w9WgXcQ).
Where can I use the video ID?
In API calls, custom embeds, thumbnail URLs, or any application that needs to reference a specific video.
Does it work with Shorts?
Yes! YouTube Shorts also have video IDs that can be extracted.
What if extraction fails?
Make sure the URL is a valid YouTube link. Private or deleted videos still have valid IDs.