YouTube Video Downloader - Optimized for Automation ✨

--- # ✨ YouTube Video Downloader - Optimized for Automation Professional YouTube video downloader designed for workflow automation, API integrations, and cloud-based applications. --- ## 🚀 Overview Download YouTube videos programmatically with three flexible modes optimized for different use cases. Perfect for automation workflows, API integrations, content archiving, and cloud-based applications. 🌟 UNIQUE ADVANTAGE: Unlike other actors that max out at 360p files, our Apify Storage mode delivers up to 1080p for long videos and 1920p for YouTube Shorts - High Quality Video with Sound (Video+Sound🎧)! Built for professionals using n8n, AWS Lambda, Make.com, Zapier, Integromat, and custom automation pipelines. --- ## ✨ Key Features - Three Download Modes: Choose between redirect links, direct URLs, or cloud storage - 🔥 Industry-Leading Quality in Storage Mode: Get 1080p for long videos and 1920p for Shorts High Quality Video with Sound (Video+Sound🎧) (other actors max out at 360p!) - High-Quality Direct Links: Support for resolutions up to 8K (4320p) in Direct and Redirect modes - All-in-One Files: Video with embedded audio in single MP4 - no separate audio merging needed - Separate Audio Extraction: Bonus high-quality MP3 audio (320kbps) in storage mode for audio-only use - YouTube Shorts Support: Optimized handling for YouTube Shorts with automatic quality selection - Automation-First Design: JSON output optimized for n8n, AWS Lambda, Make.com, Zapier - Comprehensive Metadata: Optional detailed video and channel information - Reliable & Fast: Built-in retry mechanisms and optimized for speed --- ## 📋 Use Cases ### Automation & Integration - n8n workflows: Integrate video downloads into complex automation sequences - AWS Lambda functions: Serverless video processing and archiving - Make.com/Zapier: Connect YouTube downloads to thousands of apps - Custom APIs: Build video download services for your applications - Webhook triggers: Automated downloads when new videos are published ### Content Management - Video archiving: Permanent storage of important content - Content backup: Automated backup of YouTube channels - Media libraries: Build searchable video collections - Training materials: Download educational content for offline use - Marketing assets: Archive promotional videos and ads ### Development - Testing environments: Download sample videos for application testing - Data pipelines: Extract video content for analysis - Machine learning: Collect training data for ML models - Content analysis: Process videos through custom algorithms --- ## 🎯 Download Modes ### 1️⃣ Direct Download Links 🔗 Best for: Custom download managers and direct integration - Raw YouTube server URLs without any wrapper - Direct connection to content delivery network - Supports up to 8K (4320p) resolution for regular videos - Supports up to 1920p for Shorts (auto-optimized to highest available) - Perfect for integration with download tools Output includes: - Direct video URL - Direct audio URL - Direct combined video+audio URL - Direct thumbnail URL --- ### 2️⃣ Quick Redirect Links ⚡ Best for: Immediate playback and temporary sharing - Fast Redirect URLs Via Key‑Value Store - Points to YouTube servers for compatibility - Supports up to 8K (4320p) resolution for regular videos - Supports up to 1920p for Shorts (auto-optimized to highest available) - Ideal for quick sharing Output includes: - Video redirect URL - Audio redirect URL - Combined video+audio redirect URL - Thumbnail redirect URL --- ### 3️⃣ Apify Storage Upload 📦 ⭐ RECOMMENDED FOR AUTOMATION Best for: Workflow automation and long-term storage 🔥 UNIQUE ADVANTAGE - Industry-Leading Quality: - Long Videos: Up to 1080p with audio embedded (other actors max at 360p!) - Shorts: Up to 1920p with audio embedded (highest quality available!) - All-in-one MP4 files - no audio merging required - PLUS: Separate MP3 audio file (320kbps) for audio-only use cases Cloud Storage Benefits: - Files uploaded to Apify cloud storage - Optimized for automation platforms: n8n, AWS Lambda, Make.com, Zapier, Integromat - Perfect for webhooks and API integrations - Thumbnail image included - Designed for cloud servers and serverless functions Output includes: - Video file URL (MP4 with embedded audio) - 1080p for long videos, 1920p for Shorts - Audio file URL (MP3, 320kbps high quality) - Thumbnail file URL (JPEG) - File size information - Format details Why choose Storage mode? - ✅ Highest quality available (1080p/1920p vs 360p from other actors) - ✅ Audio already embedded in video (no separate merging needed) - ✅ Reliable cloud storage optimized for automation - ✅ Separate audio file PLUS video with audio - ✅ Perfect for webhooks, n8n, AWS Lambda, serverless functions - ✅ Designed for long-term projects and cloud workflows --- ## 📊 Resolution Support ### Regular Videos (Long-form content) | Resolution | Quick Redirect | Direct Download | Storage Upload | |------------|----------------|-----------------|----------------| | 8K (4320p) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | | 4K (2160p) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | | 2K (1440p) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | | 1920p | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | | 1080p | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Max | | 720p | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | 480p | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | 360p | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ### YouTube Shorts | Resolution | Quick Redirect | Direct Download | Storage Upload | |------------|----------------|-----------------|----------------| | 1920p | 🔄 Auto-optimized | 🔄 Auto-optimized | 🔄 Auto-optimized | | 1280p | ✅ Typical | ✅ Typical | ✅ Typical | Shorts are automatically optimized to the highest available quality (typically 1280-1920p) --- ## 🏆 Competitive Advantage - Storage Mode Comparison See why our Apify Storage mode is superior to other YouTube downloader actors: | Feature | This Actor | Other Actors | |---------|----------------|--------------| | Long Video Quality | ✅ Up to 1080p | ❌ Max 360p | | Shorts Quality | ✅ Up to 1920p | ❌ Max 360p | | Audio Embedded in Video | ✅ Yes - all-in-one MP4 | ❌ No - separate files | | Separate MP3 Audio | ✅ Yes (320kbps) | ⚠️ Sometimes | | Ready for Automation | ✅ Optimized for n8n, AWS | ⚠️ Limited | | File Merging Required | ✅ No - ready to use | ❌ Yes - manual merging | Bottom Line: Get 3-5x higher quality (1080p/1920p vs 360p) High Quality Video with Sound (Video+Sound🎧) - perfect for automation workflows! --- ## 🔧 Configuration ### Input Parameters #### YouTube URLs (Required) - Type: Array of URLs - Format: Standard YouTube video URLs or Shorts URLs - Examples: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID - https://youtube.com/shorts/SHORT_ID - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&list=PLAYLIST_ID #### Video Quality/Resolution (Required) - Type: Select dropdown - Options: 8K, 4K, 2K, 1920p, 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p - Default: 1080p (recommended for compatibility) - Auto-adjustment: Higher selections automatically adjust based on mode limits #### Download Mode (Required) - Type: Select dropdown - Options: - redirect_url - Quick Redirect Links - direct_download - Direct Download Links - apify_storage_upload - Apify Storage Upload (recommended) - Default: redirect_url #### Include Additional Metadata (Optional) - Type: Boolean checkbox - Default: true - Description: Include comprehensive video and channel information in output --- ## 📤 Output Format ### Common Fields (All Modes) Every download includes these essential fields: - Video Information: Original URL, video type, title, channel name, duration, thumbnail URL - Resolution Details: Requested quality vs. actual provided resolution - Engagement Metrics: View count, categories, channel subscribers - File Information: Video and audio file sizes - Metadata Fields: Description, availability status, live status ### Mode-Specific Fields #### Quick Redirect Links Output Receives temporary HTML redirect URLs for: - Video file (video-only stream) - Audio file (audio-only stream) - Merged video with audio (combined file) - Thumbnail image #### Direct Download Links Output Receives raw YouTube CDN URLs for: - Video stream (direct YouTube server link) - Audio stream (direct YouTube server link) - Merged video with audio (combined stream) - Thumbnail image (YouTube CDN) #### Apify Storage Upload Output Receives cloud-hosted files with detailed information: - Video File: MP4 with embedded audio (1080p for long videos, 1920p for Shorts), includes download URL, format, and file size - Audio File: Separate MP3 audio (320kbps), includes download URL and format - Thumbnail Image: High-quality thumbnail with download URL ### Additional Metadata (Optional) When enabled, you'll receive comprehensive analytics and technical details: - Engagement Stats: Like count, comment count, view count - Video Technical Details: Format, codec, resolution, FPS, bitrate - Audio Technical Details: Format, codec, bitrate - Channel Information: Subscriber count, channel ID, upload date - Content Data: Keywords/tags, categories, video type, availability status --- ## ⚠️ Important Notes ### 🌟 Why This Actor is Different Storage Mode Quality Advantage: - ✅ This actor: 1080p for long videos, 1920p for Shorts - with audio embedded - ❌ Other actors: Maximum 360p - with separate audio files requiring merging - ✅ This actor: All-in-one MP4 files ready for immediate use - ✅ This actor: PLUS separate MP3 for audio-only use cases ### Download Modes - Direct Download and Quick Redirect provide links with up to 8K quality - Storage Upload provides cloud-hosted files optimized for automation workflows - For n8n, AWS Lambda, Make.com, Zapier: Always use Storage Upload mode for reliable, high-quality results ### Resolution Limits - Storage mode is limited to 1080p (regular videos) and 1920p (Shorts) - Higher resolutions require Quick Redirect or Direct Download modes - Shorts are automatically optimized regardless of selection --- ## 📞 Support Need Help? - Email: scrapearchitect@gmail.com - Response Time: Quick response guaranteed --- Made with ❤️ for automation professionals Professional YouTube video downloader optimized for n8n, AWS Lambda, Make.com, Zapier, and custom automation workflows --- * 👨‍💻 Content Creators & Marketers: Download reference videos, competitors' content, or your own Shorts for repurposing on other social platforms. * 🎓 Educators & Trainers: Build offline video libraries for classrooms or courses with reliable, high-quality downloads. * 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents: Safely download content from YouTube Kids for offline viewing during travel. * 📊 Data Analysts: Extract rich metadata (views, likes, keywords) for market research and trend analysis. * 🌍 Travelers & Commuters: Save videos for offline entertainment without needing an internet connection. ---