Find YouTube Video IDs in seconds
Paste a YouTube video URL to extract the Video ID instantly.
YouTube Video ID Finder – Extract a Video ID from Any YouTube Link
This free YouTube video ID finder helps you quickly extract the 11-character video ID from any YouTube URL. Paste a standard watch link, Shorts URL, youtu.be share link, embed URL, or live link to get the video ID instantly.
If you also need other YouTube tools, try the YouTube Channel ID Finder or the YouTube Thumbnail Downloader.
How to Find a YouTube Video ID
1. Paste a YouTube URL into the tool.
2. Click Find Video ID.
3. Copy the extracted YouTube video ID.
A YouTube video ID is commonly used for embeds, APIs, thumbnail URLs, analytics, and video tracking.
YouTube Video ID Finder FAQs
What is a YouTube video ID?
A YouTube video ID is the unique 11-character code used to identify a specific YouTube video.
How many characters is a YouTube video ID?
A YouTube video ID is normally 11 characters long and can contain letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens.
Can I get a video ID from a Shorts link?
Yes. This tool supports YouTube Shorts URLs and extracts the video ID from them automatically.
Can I extract a video ID from a youtu.be link?
Yes. You can paste a youtu.be short link and the tool will return the correct YouTube video ID.
What can I use a YouTube video ID for?
You can use a YouTube video ID for embeds, API requests, thumbnail generation, automation workflows, and video tracking.