YouTube downloader API

YouTube downloader API

Download supported YouTube videos for your application. Choose the output, submit a source URL and check the delivered file before sending it to your processing pipeline.

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YouTube downloader API

Choose a representative video
Start with a source that resembles the videos your product will process. Test the output format and quality settings before building a larger queue. Source availability can change between validation and download.
Keep the source-to-file relationship
Store the submitted YouTube URL next to the returned job ID. On completion, inspect the file and its recorded destination so your editor or analysis service consumes the intended media.
Handle incomplete results explicitly
A job request being accepted does not mean the video is ready. Read the terminal result and keep warnings or failures separate from successful deliveries before deciding whether to retry.
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One POST. We do the rest.

Start with a source that resembles the videos your product will process. Test the output format and quality settings before building a larger queue. Source availability can change between validation and download.

POST /jobs
curl --fail-with-body https://api.tornadoapi.io/jobs \
  -H "x-api-key: $TORNADO_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
  "url": "https://youtube.com/watch?v=aqz-KE-bpKQ",
  "format": "mp4"
}'
FAQ

Questions, answered.

Something else on your mind? Talk to the team. Bring a sample URL or a job ID.

What does Tornado API do?

Tornado API retrieves supported media, prepares your selected output and delivers the file. Use the dashboard to try a workflow and inspect jobs, then use the API to automate it.

Will every source URL work?

Availability depends on the source, access restrictions and supported output options. Test representative URLs and review the API documentation. Submit content you are authorized to use; access to a public URL does not grant rights to reuse it.

What happens when a job fails?

Check the job’s final status and failure details. Source restrictions, unavailable media or delivery configuration can prevent completion. Resolve the reported cause before retrying; after a request timeout, check the existing job before creating another.

How is usage billed?

Billing uses billable volume under your account’s plan. A billing floor can make it differ from the delivered file size, especially for audio or clips. Billing in the dashboard shows your active rate, allowance and usage.