YouTube Video Download API
Download YouTube videos and Shorts in multiple formats and quality options through a simple REST API. Generate temporary download links for MP4, MP3, WebM, AVI, M4A, OGG, WAV, and more with a single request.
- Multiple format support (MP4, MP3, AVI, WebM, M4A, OGG, WAV)
- Quality selection from 240p to 1080p
- YouTube & YouTube Shorts support
- Fast download link generation
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See It in Action
Getting started is simple and takes just minutes. Explore the interactive examples below to see exactly how the API works before using it in your own workflow.
Choose a YouTube video
Enter any public YouTube video or Shorts URL you want to download.
Select the format and quality
Specify your preferred output format and quality, from MP4 and MP3 to 1080p video downloads.
curl -X POST "https://api.socialkit.dev/youtube/download" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"access_key":"{{your_access_key}}","url":"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8jM4XT-5CUA","format":"mp4","quality":"360p"}'Get a download link
Temporary download URL plus file metadata: title, thumbnail, duration, format, quality, and file size.
Hit Execute above to send the request and see the captured response.
Integrate with Your Favorite No-Code Platform
Use Zapier, Make, n8n or any other no-code platform using our native connection or by using the access token.
Everything You Need From a YouTube Video Download API
Generate downloadable versions of YouTube videos and Shorts in the format and quality that fits your workflow.
Multiple Output Formats
Download content in MP4, MP3, AVI, WebM, M4A, OGG, WAV, and other supported formats.
Quality Selection
Choose from 240p, 360p, 480p, 720p, or 1080p depending on your storage and quality requirements.
Works With Videos & Shorts
Download both standard YouTube videos and YouTube Shorts through the same API endpoint.
Audio Extraction
Convert YouTube videos into audio formats such as MP3, M4A, OGG, or WAV with a single request.
Download Metadata
Retrieve the video title, thumbnail, duration, format, quality, and estimated file size alongside the download URL.
Fast Download Link Generation
Generate temporary download links in seconds for use in automated workflows and applications.
Structured JSON Response
Receive clean, developer-friendly JSON that's easy to integrate into backend systems and media pipelines.
Built for Automation
Works with Python, Node.js, PHP, Java, Go, Zapier, Make, n8n, and any platform capable of making HTTP requests.
What developers say
Teams shipping with SocialKit in production.
"It was very easy to set up and get going, and support was superb."
Ziv Erlichson, Founder at Plynn
"Quick, caring and efficient support!"
Thomas Puech, Designer
"Easy to connect - work's smooth and properly!"
Robert Podsiadlo, Founder at PrimeStuff
What Teams Are Building With YouTube Download APIs
From media processing to offline learning, downloadable video files power a wide range of production and automation workflows.
Content Archiving & Backup
Store important YouTube videos for internal archives, compliance workflows, or long-term reference.
Podcast & Audio Repurposing
Extract audio from YouTube videos for podcasts, speech processing, transcription, or media production.
Offline Learning Platforms
Enable users to access educational content in environments with limited or unreliable internet connectivity.
Media Processing Pipelines
Download videos for editing, transcoding, AI analysis, computer vision, or machine learning workflows.
Automation Workflows (Zapier, Make, n8n)
Automatically download videos and trigger downstream processing, storage, or notification systems.
Content Repurposing
Convert YouTube content into assets for editing, clipping, localization, accessibility, or internal business workflows.
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- 20Credits
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- 40 requests / minute
- Includes All APIs
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- TikTok APIs
- Instagram APIs
- Facebook APIs
- Twitter/X APIs
- LinkedIn APIs
- Video File APIs
- More Coming Soon
Standard
- 12,000Credits
- $2.42 per 1k credits
- 120 requests / minute
- Includes All APIs
- YouTube APIs
- TikTok APIs
- Instagram APIs
- Facebook APIs
- Twitter/X APIs
- LinkedIn APIs
- Video File APIs
- More Coming Soon
Growth
- 18,000Credits
- $2.17 per 1k credits
- 180 requests / minute
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- YouTube APIs
- TikTok APIs
- Instagram APIs
- Facebook APIs
- Twitter/X APIs
- LinkedIn APIs
- Video File APIs
- More Coming Soon
Ultimate
- 50,000Credits
- $1.90 per 1k credits
- 360 requests / minute
- Includes All APIs
- YouTube APIs
- TikTok APIs
- Instagram APIs
- Facebook APIs
- Twitter/X APIs
- LinkedIn APIs
- Video File APIs
- More Coming Soon
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Business
- 150,000Credits
- $1.40 per 1k credits
- 600 requests / minute
- Includes All APIs
- YouTube APIs
- TikTok APIs
- Instagram APIs
- Facebook APIs
- Twitter/X APIs
- LinkedIn APIs
- Video File APIs
- More Coming Soon
- Higher Rate Limits
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