YouTube Video
Downloader API

Lightning-fast YouTube video and audio downloads with MP4/MP3 support. Built for developers who need reliable, high-performance video processing.

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99%
Uptime
<5s
Response Time
>95%
Cache Hit Rate
500k+
Downloads Processed

Everything You Need for Video Downloads

Our API handles the complex stuff so you can focus on building amazing apps. From simple downloads to enterprise-scale video processing.

Multi-Format Downloads

Download YouTube videos in MP4 (360p-1080p) and extract audio as MP3. Choose the perfect quality for your needs.

Real-Time Progress

Track download progress in real-time with WebSocket connections. Know exactly when your file is ready.

Enterprise Security

Built with rate limiting, authentication, and abuse prevention. Your API keys and data stay secure.

Lightning Fast

Advanced caching system with 85%+ cache hit rate. Most requests are served instantly from our cache.

Developer-Friendly

Simple REST API with comprehensive documentation. Get started in minutes with examples in multiple languages.

99% Uptime

Auto-scaling infrastructure with load balancing. Your app stays running even during peak traffic.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

We've built video download solutions for some of the biggest names in the YouTube SEO industry

Industry Experience

Our team has worked with some of the biggest names in the YouTube SEO industry. We previously collaborated with TubePilot and built the YouTube Saver platform, processing millions of video downloads.

When YouTube's official API doesn't provide download capabilities, developers turn to us. We've solved the technical challenges so you don't have to.

Why we built this API
// YouTube's official API limitation
const youtubeAPI = "no-download-support";
// Our solution
downloadVideo("youtube.com/watch?v=...")
.then("instant-download")

Simple API, Powerful Results

Get started in minutes with our developer-friendly API. Complete documentation with code examples.

API Endpoints

POST /video_info

Get video metadata and available formats

• url (required): YouTube video URL
POST /download

Initiate video/audio download

• url (required): YouTube video URL
• format (required): 'mp4' or 'mp3'
• quality (optional): 360, 480, 720, or 1080
GET /status/{jobId}

Check processing job status

• jobId: Job identifier from download response
GET /file/{jobId}/{filename}

Download processed file

• jobId: Job identifier
• filename: Generated filename

Code Examples

example.js 
// Quick Start - Get Video Info
const getVideoInfo = async (url) => {
  const response = await fetch('https://api.youtubedownloadapi.com/v1/video_info', {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'Content-Type': 'application/json',
      'x-rapidapi-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY',
      'X-RapidAPI-Host': 'yt-video-audio-downloader-api.p.rapidapi.com'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({ url })
  });
  
  return await response.json();
};

// Download Video
const downloadVideo = async (url, format = 'mp4', quality = 720) => {
  const response = await fetch('https://api.youtubedownloadapi.com/v1/download', {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'Content-Type': 'application/json',
      'x-rapidapi-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY',
      'X-RapidAPI-Host': 'yt-video-audio-downloader-api.p.rapidapi.com'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({ url, format, quality })
  });
  
  const result = await response.json();
  console.log('Job ID:', result.jobId);
  return result;
};

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our YouTube Download API

Getting started is simple! Sign up for a free account, get your API key, and start making requests. Check out our documentation section above for code examples in JavaScript, Python, and cURL. You can also test the API directly on RapidAPI before integrating it into your application.
We support MP4 video downloads in multiple qualities (360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p) and MP3 audio extraction at 128kbps. You can specify the format and quality in your download request, or let our API automatically select the best available option.
Our API maintains 99% uptime with average response times under 3 seconds. Thanks to our advanced caching system with 85%+ cache hit rate, most popular videos are served instantly. We use auto-scaling infrastructure to handle traffic spikes smoothly.
Yes, we have rate limits to ensure fair usage: 10 requests/minute for video info, 3 requests/minute for downloads, and 50 requests/minute for status checks. These limits are designed to prevent abuse while allowing legitimate usage. Contact us for higher limits if needed.
Absolutely! We offer a free trial to test our API. You can also check out MP3Tube.io, which is one of the sites that uses our API in production. This gives you a real-world example of how our API performs.
Our API is designed for legitimate use cases like backing up your own content, educational purposes, and offline viewing of publicly available videos. Users are responsible for ensuring their use complies with YouTube's Terms of Service and applicable laws. We recommend checking YouTube's terms and your local regulations.
Our REST API works with any programming language that can make HTTP requests. We provide comprehensive examples in JavaScript, Python, and cURL. For more technical implementation details and advanced integration patterns, check out technical discussions on Stack Overflow.
We offer WebSocket-based real-time progress tracking. After initiating a download, you'll receive a job ID. Connect to our WebSocket endpoint and subscribe to job updates to get real-time progress notifications. This is perfect for showing users live download progress bars.

Still have questions?

Our support team is here to help you get the most out of our API

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