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YouTube Video ID Finder
Extract YouTube video IDs from any YouTube URL for embedding or API use.
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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 string after "?v=" (In this example, "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.
