YouTube Video ID Finder
Get the 11-character YouTube video ID from watch, Shorts, embed, mobile, and youtu.be links.
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How to Find a YouTube Video ID
Paste the YouTube URL into the finder above to extract the video ID automatically. If you are checking manually, look for the 11-character string after v= in a watch URL, after /shorts/ in a Shorts URL, or after the final slash in a youtu.be link.
| URL format | Where the ID appears | Example ID |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com/watch?v=... | After the v= parameter | 26kN6XDrnZA |
| youtube.com/shorts/... | After /shorts/ | 26kN6XDrnZA |
| youtu.be/... | After the final slash | 26kN6XDrnZA |
| youtube.com/embed/... | After /embed/ | 26kN6XDrnZA |
What is a YouTube Video ID Finder?
The YouTube Video ID Finder is an easy-to-use online tool designed to help you quickly locate the video ID of any YouTube content, including regular videos, YouTube Shorts, and Live Videos. Simply enter the YouTube video URL and click on "Get YouTube Video ID" to retrieve the video ID. This tool is completely free and does not require any login.
Where to Find a YouTube Video ID?
1. From a YouTube.com URL
- Open your web browser and go to the YouTube video.
- Copy the URL from the browser's address bar (e.g., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26kN6XDrnZA).
- The video ID is the 11-character string after "v=". In this example, the ID is "26kN6XDrnZA".
2. From a Youtu.be Short URL
Youtu.be URLs are shortened versions for sharing. The video ID is part of the URL itself.
Example: In https://youtu.be/26kN6XDrnZA, the video ID is "26kN6XDrnZA".
3. From the YouTube Mobile App
- Open the YouTube app and navigate to the video.
- Tap the share button and select "Copy link".
- Paste the URL anywhere.
- The video ID is the string after the last slash "/".
Example: In https://youtu.be/26kN6XDrnZA, the video ID is "26kN6XDrnZA".
4. From an Embedded Video Player
- Right-click on the embedded video player.
- Select "Stats for nerds" from the menu.
- Find the "Video ID" in the displayed information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is my YouTube video ID?
It is the unique identifier for your video, found in the video URL after "v=" or as the last part of a youtu.be link. For example, in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqz-KE-bpKQ, the ID is aqz-KE-bpKQ.
How do I find my YouTube ID?
On desktop, look at the URL after "v=" in the address bar.
On mobile, tap Share → Copy Link, then extract the ID after the last slash /.
For embedded videos, right-click, select "Stats for nerds," and find the Video ID.
Are YouTube video IDs always 11 characters?
Yes, YouTube video IDs are always 11 characters long, consisting of letters, numbers, and symbols.
