YouTube Video ID Finder
Paste any YouTube link to get the 11-character video ID. It works with watch links, short links, Shorts, embeds and live links.
What is a video ID?
The ID is the code that tells YouTube exactly which video to open. It is 11 characters long and can include letters, numbers, hyphens and underscores. It is case-sensitive, so copy it exactly.
What it is used for
You need the ID to build thumbnail addresses, embed links and short links, and to store videos in a spreadsheet. The tool also ignores extras such as start times and playlist parts, so you get just the ID.