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Get YouTube Video ID from Link

Pull YouTube video IDs from full URLs in seconds. Paste links and get clean IDs instantly.

YouTube URLs

Paste one YouTube link per line to extract video IDs.

Processing happens locally in your browser; nothing is uploaded.

Video IDsExtracted YouTube video IDs.

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Typical inputs process in under 1ms on modern browsers.

How to extract YouTube IDs

Extract in 3 steps

Takes ~5 seconds
  1. 1
    Paste URLs

    Add one YouTube URL per line.

  2. 2
    Extract

    Click "Extract IDs" to pull the video IDs.

  3. 3
    Copy output

    Copy the IDs for your workflow.

Works with standard YouTube and youtu.be links.

Who should use this tool?

  • Video editors
  • Social media teams
  • Developers integrating YouTube

Examples

Extracts from a standard YouTube URL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ -> dQw4w9WgXcQ

Extracts from a youtu.be short link.

https://youtu.be/9bZkp7q19f0 -> 9bZkp7q19f0

Extracts from an embed URL.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/aqz-KE-bpKQ -> aqz-KE-bpKQ

Extract YouTube IDs fast

Get clean video IDs from YouTube links without manual parsing.

Use this YouTube ID extractor to pull video IDs from full URLs or short links. Paste your links, extract IDs instantly, and copy the results. Everything runs locally in your browser for fast, private processing.

Clean IDs

Extract IDs without manual URL parsing.

  • Instant output
  • No server upload
  • Supports youtu.be links
Bulk ready

Handle lists of YouTube URLs at once.

  • Bulk paste
  • Line-by-line output
  • Copy or download easily
Privacy first: we never send your input to a server. Everything runs locally in your browser.

Extraction tips

Verify the URL format if results look empty.

  • Use one URL per line.
  • Include https:// for reliable parsing.
  • Check for playlist URLs if no ID appears.

Frequently asked questions

Does this work with playlists?>
It extracts video IDs. Playlist IDs are not returned.
Does this support youtu.be links?>
Yes. Short links are supported.
Is my data sent anywhere?>
No. All processing happens locally in your browser.

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