YouTube Shorts Scraper & Downloader
by codenest
Extract high-quality YouTube Shorts & YouTube-kids Shorts with complete metadata, multiple resolution options up to 1080p, separate audio streams, eng...
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About YouTube Shorts Scraper & Downloader
Extract high-quality YouTube Shorts & YouTube-kids Shorts with complete metadata, multiple resolution options up to 1080p, separate audio streams, engagement analytics, channel verification status, and direct CDN download links for professional media workflows. β€οΈYouTube Shorts Scraper & Downloader.
What does this actor do?
YouTube Shorts Scraper & Downloader is a web scraping and automation tool available on the Apify platform. It's designed to help you extract data and automate tasks efficiently in the cloud.
Key Features
- Cloud-based execution - no local setup required
- Scalable infrastructure for large-scale operations
- API access for integration with your applications
- Built-in proxy rotation and anti-blocking measures
- Scheduled runs and webhooks for automation
How to Use
- Click "Try This Actor" to open it on Apify
- Create a free Apify account if you don't have one
- Configure the input parameters as needed
- Run the actor and download your results
Documentation
YouTube Shorts Scraper & Downloader - Professional Video Extraction Tool Effortlessly scrape and download YouTube Shorts with our enterprise-grade powerful actor! This YouTube Shorts Scraper & Downloader enables you to extract high-quality videos, comprehensive metadata, and multiple format options for professional content archiving. --- ## π― Overview Need to archive YouTube Shorts content or analyze viral trends? This YouTube Shorts Scraper & Downloader delivers: - Multiple Quality Options: 1080p, 854p, 640p, and more - Dual Audio Formats: WebM and M4A audio streams - Full Metadata: Views, likes, comments, dates, and channel info - Batch Processing: Handle multiple URLs simultaneously Perfect for content creators π¬, marketers π, researchers π, and app developers π±! ## β‘ Core Capabilities/Key Features ### π₯ Media Options - Multiple Resolutions: 1080p, 854p, 640p, 426p, 256p - Dual Formats: MP4 and WebM video containers - Separate Audio: WebM and M4A audio streams - High-Quality Thumbnails: Maximum resolution preview images ### π Metadata Mastery - Complete Analytics: View counts, like counts, comment statistics - Channel Information: Creator names, verification status, usernames - Timeline Data: Precise upload dates and durations - Content Classification: Video categories and restrictions ### π§ Advanced Tech - Quality Selection: Auto-detection of available resolutions - Format Flexibility: Multiple container format options - Audio Separation: Dedicated audio stream extraction - Bulk Processing: Efficient multi-URL handling --- ## π₯ Input Configuration Just enter the YouTube Shorts URLs in the Input Section then click the "start" button and wait for the results. This YouTube Shorts Scraper & Downloader accepts URLs in the following format: json { "video_urls": [ { "url": "https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JzNF2inGK6Y", "method": "GET" } ] } ### π Input Specifications | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | |-----------|------|----------|-------------| | video_urls | Array | Yes | YouTube Shorts URLs to process | | url | String | Yes | Valid YouTube Shorts URL (shorts/ format) | | method | String | Yes | HTTP method (GET recommended) | --- ## π€ Output Structure This YouTube Shorts Scraper & Downloader provides comprehensive output: json [ { "title": "\"Dua Ki Rate hainπ€²π»π€²β₯οΈ#shortvideo #viralshorts #cute", "type": "shorts", "id": "JzNF2inGK6Y", "url": "https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JzNF2inGK6Y", "thumbnailUrl": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JzNF2inGK6Y/maxresdefault.jpg", "viewCount": 4613136, "date": "2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z", "likes": 61081, "channelName": "Sonar Madina", "channelUsername": "Sonar Madina", "isChannelVerified": false, "isAgeRestricted": false, "duration": "24s", "commentsCount": 180, "order": 0, "commentsTurnedOff": false, "fromYTUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/@Sonar Madina/shorts", "isMembersOnly": false, "input": "https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JzNF2inGK6Y", "fromChannelListPage": "shorts", "audioUrlWebm": "https://rr1---sn-a5mlrnll.googlevideo.com/...", "audioUrlM4a": "https://rr1---sn-a5mlrnll.googlevideo.com/...", "qualities": [ { "resolution": "1080p", "format": "webm", "video_link": "https://rr1---sn-a5mlrnll.googlevideo.com/...", "has_audio": false, "explanation": "Resolution: 1080p, Format: webm, No audio in video, see audio_link" } ], "categories": [ "People & Blogs" ] } ] ### π Output Field Documentation π Metadata Section | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | title | Complete video title with emojis and hashtags | | type | Content type (always "shorts") | | id | Unique YouTube video identifier | | viewCount | Total view count as integer | | date | Upload timestamp in ISO format | | likes | Number of likes received | | channelName | Creator's channel name | | duration | Video length in seconds format | π Content Information | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | thumbnailUrl | High-quality thumbnail image URL | | commentsCount | Number of comments available | | isChannelVerified | Channel verification status | | isAgeRestricted | Age restriction flag | | categories | Content categorization | π΅ Media Assets | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | audioUrlWebm | WebM format audio stream URL | | audioUrlM4a | M4A format audio stream URL | | qualities | Array of available video quality options | π¬ Quality Options | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | resolution | Video resolution (1080p, 854p, etc.) | | format | Container format (mp4, webm) | | video_link | Direct video download URL | | has_audio | Audio inclusion flag | | explanation | Format description and notes | --- ## π Quality Tiers Available This YouTube Shorts Scraper & Downloader automatically detects and provides multiple quality options: 1. High Definition - 1080p with advanced codec support 2. Standard Definition - 854p and 640p resolutions 3. Mobile Optimized - 426p and 256p for bandwidth conservation Each quality tier includes technical specifications for professional editing workflows. --- ## π¬ Technical Features ### π Advanced Format Support - Multiple video resolution extraction - Dual audio format availability (WebM/M4A) - Separate audio/video stream access - Container format detection and selection ### π Metadata Extraction - Comprehensive engagement metrics - Precise timeline and duration data - Channel verification and restriction flags - Content categorization and classification ### π Reliability Features - Direct CDN access for maximum reliability - Multiple quality fallback options - Comprehensive error handling - URL validation and normalization --- ## πΌ Use Cases - Content Creators β Archive and analyze Shorts performance - Social Media Managers β Repurpose viral content - Researchers β Study engagement patterns and trends - App Developers β Build Shorts-powered applications - Marketers β Track competitor content strategies - Data Analysts β Analyze viral content characteristics This YouTube Shorts Scraper & Downloader is your ultimate solution for professional YouTube Shorts extraction and analysis. --- ### β Why Choose Our YouTube Shorts Scraper & Downloader? - Reliable Performance: Stable and efficient scraping process - User-Friendly: Simple interface for both beginners and advanced users - Regular Updates: Maintained to ensure compatibility with YouTube changes - Comprehensive Data: Get all metadata and media options in one place --- ### β οΈ Limitations - Only works with public YouTube Shorts content - The actor may hit rate limits depending on YouTube's restrictions - Audio and video streams may be separate for higher qualities ## ππ Related Actors (Full Content Scraping Suite) Explore our full scraping suite for enhanced social media scraping: ### πΈ Instagram Scrapers: - Instagram Reels Downloader - Instagram Video Downloader ### π΅ Facebook Scrapers: - Facebook Video Downloader - Facebook Reels Downloader --- ## π§ Need Customization? Want higher resolutions, batch processing enhancements, or additional metadata fields? β Email codenest2.0@gmail.com for tailored solutions! ---
Categories
Common Use Cases
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Lead Generation
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Price Monitoring
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Content Aggregation
Collect and organize content from multiple sources
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- Developer
- codenest
- Pricing
- Paid
- Total Runs
- 74
- Active Users
- 5
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