YouTube Title Extractor

Extract video titles from YouTube URLs instantly.

Enter YouTube URL

Supports youtube.com, youtu.be, shorts, and embed URLs

Supported URL Formats:

  • • youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
  • • youtu.be/VIDEO_ID
  • • youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID
  • • youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID
Extracted Information

Enter a YouTube URL and click "Extract Title" to get the video information

Common Use Cases

📝 Content Research

Analyze competitor video titles for SEO optimization

📚 Documentation

Quickly get exact titles for citations and references

🔗 Link Building

Get proper anchor text for embedding videos

📊 Spreadsheets

Build video databases with accurate titles

YouTube Title Extractor - Get Video Titles Instantly

Quickly extract the title, thumbnail, and video ID from any YouTube video URL. Perfect for content creators, researchers, and SEO professionals who need accurate video information without the hassle.

What is YouTube Title Extractor?

YouTube Title Extractor is a free online tool that allows you to retrieve the exact title of any public YouTube video by simply pasting its URL. Whether you're building a content library, researching competitor videos, or need accurate titles for citations, this tool makes the process effortless.

The tool supports all YouTube URL formats including:

  • Standard watch URLs (youtube.com/watch?v=...)
  • Short URLs (youtu.be/...)
  • YouTube Shorts (youtube.com/shorts/...)
  • Embed URLs (youtube.com/embed/...)

Why Use Our YouTube Title Extractor?

  • Instant Results: Get video titles in seconds without any authentication
  • No API Key Required: Works directly without YouTube API setup
  • Multiple URL Formats: Supports all YouTube link types including Shorts
  • Copy to Clipboard: One-click copy for easy pasting
  • Thumbnail Preview: See the video thumbnail alongside the title
  • Video ID Extraction: Get the unique 11-character video ID
  • 100% Free: No sign-ups, no limits, no hidden costs

How to Use the YouTube Title Extractor

  1. Paste the URL: Copy any YouTube video URL and paste it into the input field
  2. Click Extract: Press the "Extract Title" button or hit Enter
  3. Copy the Title: Click the copy button to copy the title to your clipboard
  4. Optional: View the thumbnail and video ID for additional information

Common Use Cases

Content Research & SEO

Analyze how top-performing videos craft their titles. Understanding title patterns in your niche can help you create more clickable, search-optimized titles for your own content.

Academic Citations

Get the exact, official title of a video for proper academic citations and references. No more manually typing titles and risking typos.

Content Aggregation

Build spreadsheets or databases of video content with accurate titles. Perfect for content curators, playlist creators, and social media managers.

Embed Preparation

When embedding YouTube videos, having the correct title helps create better anchor text and improves SEO for your website.

Competitor Analysis

Research competitor video titles to understand what's working in your industry. Track naming conventions and trending keywords.

Supported YouTube URL Formats

| Format | Example | |--------|---------| | Standard | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ | | Short URL | https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ | | Shorts | https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dQw4w9WgXcQ | | Embed | https://www.youtube.com/embed/dQw4w9WgXcQ | | With Timestamp | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&t=120 |

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I extract titles from private or unlisted videos?

No, this tool only works with public YouTube videos. Private and some unlisted videos cannot be accessed through the public API.

Is there a limit on how many titles I can extract?

No, you can extract as many titles as you need. There are no daily limits or usage caps.

Does this tool require a YouTube API key?

No, our tool uses YouTube's public oEmbed endpoint, which doesn't require any API authentication.

Can I extract titles from YouTube Music videos?

Yes, as long as the video has a standard YouTube URL, you can extract its title.

What information does the tool extract?

The tool extracts the video title, thumbnail image, and the unique 11-character video ID.

Is my data safe?

Absolutely. All processing happens in your browser, and we don't store any URLs or video information.


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