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Youtube Download API

Published byWladimir Reod
4/16/2026
This API allows users to download and convert videos from various sources like YouTube, social media platforms, and streaming websites. It provides multiple format options, including MP3, MP4, AAC, FLAC, WAV, and more. Features Fast downloads Supports multiple formats (MP3, MP4, AAC, FLAC, etc.) Works with multiple sources (YouTube, social media, etc.) API key authentication Usage-based billing (see details below) Billing System Explained This API uses a usage-based pricing model. Pricing is determined per API call, with the cost depending on the selected format, video quality, and video duration. The price is calculated in USD and converted to "Units" for RapidAPI billing. Pricing Breakdown (per download) MP3, M4A, WEBM, AAC, FLAC, OPUS, OGG, VORBIS, WAV: $0.00030 per download MP4 (360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p), MOV (360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p): $0.00030 per download MP4 1440p, MOV 1440p: $0.00040 per download MP4 4K, MP4 8K, MOV 4K, MOV 8K: $0.00050 per download Duration-Based Pricing Standard duration limits apply per format (e.g., 4K/8K: 15 min, 1440p: 60 min, 1080p: 90 min, others: 120 min). If a video exceeds the standard duration for its format, a multiplier is applied: Up to standard limit: x1 (base price) Up to 90 minutes over: x3 Up to 180 minutes over: x5 Each additional 90 minutes: +2x (e.g., x7, x9, etc.) Example: A 4K video of 30 minutes costs $0.00050 x 3 = $0.00150 Example Usage Operation Price (USD) Example Cost (Pro Plan) MP3 Download $0.00030 $0.00030 MP4 1080p Download $0.00030 $0.00030 MP4 4K Download (10min) $0.00050 $0.00050 MP4 4K Download (30min) $0.00050 x 3 $0.00150 MP4 4K Download (2h) $0.00050 x 5 $0.00250 Free plan users have a daily limit and cannot exceed 500 units per day. Pro plan users have 100,000 units per month with an overage fee of $0.000047 per extra unit. Overage Calculation If a Pro Plan user exceeds 100,000 units in a month: They pay $0.000047 per extra unit. Example: If they use 120,000 units in a month: 20,000 units * $0.000047 = $0.94 extra charge. Note: Actual unit consumption is based on the price for the selected format and video duration. The API response will always include the exact unit cost for each request. For extended duration or special formats, the API will return the exact unit cost in the response.