There are free online tools that Extract & Finder the YouTube Video/Shorts/Reels/Embed ID from a URL. Here are a few examples….
Method 1:- Use Online YouTube Video ID Finder Tools
There are free online tools that extract the YouTube Video ID from a URL. Here are a few examples:
YouTube Video ID Grabber
How to Copy Video Url From Youtube?
* On Desktop (Web Browser):
1. Go to YouTube and find the video you want to share.
2. Look at the address bar at the top of your browser. The URL will look something like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
3. Click on the URL to highlight it, then:
-> Right-click and select Copy, or
-> Press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac) to copy it.
4. Paste the YouTube video URL, and it will extract the Video ID for you.
* On Mobile (YouTube App):
1. Open the YouTube app and find the video you want to share.
2. Tap the Share button below the video (it looks like an arrow or three connected dots).
3. A menu will appear with sharing options. Tap Copy link or Copy URL.
4. The video URL is now copied to your clipboard.
5. Paste the YouTube video URL, and it will extract the Video ID for you.
* Using the Share Button (Desktop or Mobile):
1. Below the video, click or tap the Share button.
2. A shortened URL will appear (e.g., https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID).
3. Click or tap Copy to copy the URL to your clipboard.
5. Paste the YouTube video URL, and it will extract the Video ID for you.
A YouTube Video ID is a unique 11-character string that identifies a specific video on YouTube. You can find it in the URL of the video. Here’s how:
Method 2:- From the URL:
1. Go to the YouTube video you’re interested in.
2. Look at the URL in the address bar. It will look something like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
The part after v= is the Video ID. For example, in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ, the Video ID is dQw4w9WgXcQ.
Method 3:- From the Share Option:
1. Click the “Share” button below the video.
2. The URL provided in the share options will also contain the Video ID after v=.