Video ID Finder
Extract the 11-character video ID from any YouTube video URL or embed code. Paste a video URL or embed code below and get the 11-character video ID instantly.
How to use
- Copy a YouTube video URL or its embed code.
- Paste it in the box above and click Find Video ID.
- Copy the 11-character video ID from the result.
About this tool
Use the Video ID Finder to extract the 11-character video ID from any YouTube video URL or embed code. Enter your YouTube video URL or embed code and hit “Find Video ID” — the tool does the work and shows the result in seconds. It costs nothing, asks for no account, and runs right here on this page.
A good thumbnail is often the difference between a video that gets watched and one that gets ignored. That is why the Video ID Finder is useful right at the end of your editing workflow, when the video is ready and the packaging still needs work. Beginners use it to avoid simple mistakes, and experienced creators use it to check the details quickly before every upload.
It works in a few quick steps. First, copy a YouTube video URL or its embed code. Next, paste it in the box above and click Find Video ID. Then, copy the 11-character video ID from the result.
Read the result as a direct answer to the question you asked. It is based only on what you entered, so if the answer surprises you, double-check the input before assuming the tool is wrong. One thing worth knowing: it is the 11-character code in a video URL, for example dQw4w9WgXcQ in youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ.
- If the result looks wrong, check your YouTube video URL or embed code first. Most “broken tool” moments are really a mistyped input.
- Keep in mind that yes, it is completely free and needs no sign-up.
- Use it on every upload, not just the important ones — thumbnails are the first thing viewers judge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Video ID Finder free?
Yes, it is completely free and needs no sign-up. Paste any YouTube video URL or embed code.
What is a YouTube video ID?
It is the 11-character code in a video URL, for example dQw4w9WgXcQ in youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ. It uniquely identifies the video.
Does it work with Shorts and youtu.be links?
Yes. It works with watch, Shorts, embed and short youtu.be links, and with pasted embed code.