Media tool

YouTube Downloader & Metadata Extractor

Paste a YouTube or Shorts link to extract the video title, description, keywords/tags, and thumbnail — then download video, audio, or the thumbnail image when you need the file.

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YouTube metadata extractor

Need the text and preview image — not always the full video file? Extract first. This tool is built for people searching for a YouTube title copy tool, description extractor, tags/keywords grabber, or thumbnail downloader.

Download YouTube title

Pull the exact video title after Extract and copy it in one click for notes, captions, SEO drafts, or file naming.

Extract YouTube description

Load the full description text when YouTube provides it. Useful for research, transcripts prep, or reusing chapter/link blocks you already own rights to use.

Get YouTube keywords & tags

See available tags/keywords for the video and copy them for keyword research, topic mapping, or archival metadata.

Download YouTube thumbnail

Save the preview thumbnail image separately — common for thumbnails research, mood boards, or offline reference (respect copyright).

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How to extract metadata or download

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Paste the link

Copy a YouTube watch URL or a Shorts link into the field, then press Extract. Playlists are not supported — use a single video link.

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Review title, description, tags & thumbnail

After extract, the page loads the thumbnail, title, channel, duration, views, description, and keywords/tags when YouTube provides them. Copy any text block you need — no video download required.

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Download video, audio, or thumbnail

Choose a Video + Audio quality, audio only, or download the thumbnail. Only formats available for that video are shown.

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Who uses this YouTube downloader

Idoworx combines a free YouTube video downloader with a metadata workflow. Use it when you need a YouTube metadata downloader for title and description, a YouTube keyword downloader for tags, a YouTube thumbnail downloader for the preview image, or a full YouTube video download / Shorts download / audio download in one place.

Creators & editors — grab title, description, and tags for notes, then download video or audio when you have rights to use the file.
Researchers — treat it as a YouTube metadata extractor: copy keywords, description text, and channel stats without saving the whole video.
Thumbnail reference — save the image with the YouTube thumbnail downloader after Extract, then skip the video file if you do not need it.
Offline listening — choose audio quality for a soundtrack-only download instead of a large video file.

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One tool for info and files

Videos and Shorts

Works with standard YouTube videos and Shorts links so you do not need a separate tool for vertical clips.

Metadata in one pass

Title, description, keywords, and thumbnail arrive together after Extract — useful for notes, captions, research, or archives.

Quality choices

Available resolutions and audio options appear in dropdowns. Download only what you need instead of guessing formats.

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What you can get from a YouTube link

Video title — copy the official title text for naming or notes.
Video description — extract the description block when available.
Keywords / tags — list and copy tags YouTube exposes for the video.
Thumbnail image — download the preview image after extract.
Video + audio — combined files when YouTube offers them, ready to play with sound.
By resolution — higher qualities listed separately; the server may merge the best audio track.
Audio only — save the soundtrack without the video track for listening or editing.
Channel & stats — see channel name, duration, views, and upload date when available.

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Tips for cleaner results

Use the full URL from the browser address bar or Share → Copy link.
Metadata-only workflow — Extract, copy what you need, and skip Download if you only want title, description, tags, or thumbnail.
Private or age-gated videos may fail to extract if YouTube blocks public access.
If a quality fails, try another option — some formats are region or device dependent.
Large files take longer — wait for fetching and merge to finish before closing the tab.
Respect creators — only download or reuse content you have rights to use under copyright law and YouTube’s terms.
Shorts links that include /shorts/ work the same way as watch links.

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FAQ

Can I extract YouTube metadata without downloading the video?

Yes. Press Extract to load title, description, keywords/tags, thumbnail, channel, and stats. Copy what you need without starting a file download.

How do I get a YouTube video title or description?

Paste the link, click Extract, then use Copy next to Title or Description. That covers searches like “download YouTube title” or “extract YouTube description.”

Can I download YouTube keywords or tags?

Yes. After Extract, open Keywords / tags and copy the list for research or archives when tags are available.

Can I download the YouTube thumbnail only?

Yes. Use Download thumbnail under the preview image once the video details have loaded.

Does this work with YouTube Shorts?

Yes. Paste a Shorts URL the same way as a long video. After Extract you will see metadata and available formats for that clip.

Why are some qualities missing?

Availability depends on what YouTube exposes for that video. We only list formats that can be fetched for the link you pasted.

Can I download audio only?

Yes. After Extract, open Audio quality and choose a bitrate option.

Do you store my downloads?

Files are prepared for your download request and are not kept as a public library of your videos.

Is this free?

Yes. Extract metadata and download available formats without creating an account.

Respect copyright

Only download or reuse content you have the right to use. Follow YouTube’s terms and local copyright law.