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

  1. 1
    Paste any YouTube URL
  2. 2
    Click Extract ID
  3. 3
    Copy the 11-character video ID
  4. 4
    Use 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.