YouTube Video ID Extractor
Extract the 11-character video ID from any YouTube URL instantly.
How to use the Video ID Extractor?
- Paste the full URL of the YouTube video (standard, short, or Shorts link).
- Click "Get ID" to instantly parse the URL.
- The tool isolates the 11-character Video ID.
- Click "Copy ID" to paste it into your HTML iframe code or API requests.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a Video ID?
It is the 11-character string at the end of a YouTube URL (e.g., dQw4w9WgXcQ). It is required to embed videos on websites or use the YouTube Data API.
Does it work with YouTube Shorts links?
Yes, the tool correctly parses Shorts URLs (youtube.com/shorts/ID) and standard youtu.be links.
About the YouTube Video ID Extractor
The YouTube Video ID Extractor by Grab-Kit is a free online tool designed for developers, webmasters, and digital marketers. Every YouTube video has a unique 11-character identifier (e.g., dQw4w9WgXcQ) found at the end of its URL. This ID is necessary for embedding videos on websites, using YouTube API endpoints, or setting up third-party integrations. Manually copying this ID from long URLs can be prone to errors, but our tool automates the process, extracting it instantly.
Using the extractor is incredibly simple. Just paste the URL of the YouTube video (whether it's a standard watch link, a short youtu.be link, or a Shorts link) into the input field above and click "Get ID". Our system will instantly parse the URL, isolate the 11-character ID, and display it on your screen. You can then click the "Copy ID" button to instantly copy the identifier to your clipboard, ready to be pasted into your HTML iframe code or API requests.
Why use Grab-Kit?
All our tools, including the YouTube Video ID Extractor, are built for speed, safety, and simplicity. We do not require any login or software installation. Everything happens directly in your browser, ensuring a secure experience without compromising your YouTube credentials. It is completely free, works flawlessly on both desktop and mobile devices, and is the perfect companion for your development and web mastering workflow.