Video Download API

Download and Convert Videos and Audios from many Websites on the Internet using our API. Create your own Downloader Website.

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REST API

Paid

Direct REST API for advanced integrations. Build custom download interfaces with full control over the user experience and download process. Perfect for mobile apps and custom applications.

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Download Endpoint

GET /ajax/download.php

Query Parameters

format Required

The file format to download (mp3, 1080, 720, etc.)

url Required

The URL-encoded video URL

apikey Required

Your API key for authentication

add_info Optional

Include additional metadata (set to 1)

audio_quality Optional

Audio quality in kbps (128, 320)

allow_extended_duration Premium

Enable downloads for videos exceeding base duration limits

no_merge Optional

Control stream merging behavior. If set to 1, audio and video streams will not be merged together and users will get a zip file containing all files. Default is 0.

audio_language Optional

Specify the language code for the audio track (YouTube only). If the requested language is not available, the default audio track will be used. Supported codes: af, az, id, ms, bs, ca, cs, da, de, et, en-IN, en-GB, en, es, es-419, es-US, eu, fil, fr, fr-CA, gl, hr, zu, is, it, sw, lv, lt, hu, nl, no, uz, pl, pt-PT, pt, ro, sq, sk, sl, sr-Latn, fi, sv, vi, tr, be, bg, ky, kk, mk, mn, ru, sr, uk, el, hy, iw, ur, ar, fa, ne, mr, hi, as, bn, pa, gu, or, ta, te, kn, ml, si, th, lo, my, ka, am, km, zh-CN, zh-TW, zh-HK, ja, ko

start_time Optional

Start time in seconds for video segment download.

end_time Optional

End time in seconds for video segment download.

Request Examples

cURL Example

curl --location 'https://p.savenow.to/ajax/download.php?format=1080&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DK1Pu75yJUOE&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY&add_info=1&audio_quality=128&allow_extended_duration=1'

JavaScript Example

// Initiate download
const response = await fetch('https://p.savenow.to/ajax/download.php?' + new URLSearchParams({
format: '1080',
url: 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1Pu75yJUOE',
apikey: 'YOUR_API_KEY',
add_info: '1',
audio_quality: '128'
}));

const data = await response.json();
console.log('Download ID:', data.id);

PHP Example

$url = "https://p.savenow.to/ajax/download.php?" . http_build_query([
'format' => '1080',
'url' => 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1Pu75yJUOE',
'apikey' => 'YOUR_API_KEY',
'add_info' => '1',
'audio_quality' => '128'
]);

$response = file_get_contents($url);
$data = json_decode($response, true);

Response Example

{
"success": true,
"id": "abc123xyz789",
"content": "PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0iZG93bmxvYWQtY29udGVudCI+Li4uPC9kaXY+",
"info": {
"image": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/K1Pu75yJUOE/maxresdefault.jpg",
"title": "Amazing Video Title - 4K Quality"
},
"extended_duration": {
"multiplier": 3,
"original_price": 0.00025,
"final_price": 0.00075
}
}

Note on Time Range Downloads: Due to technological challenges, there is no progress available for cut downloads (when using start_time/end_time). The system will provide information that the download has been initialized and the final status of the download (success/failed).

Format Options & Pricing

Audio Formats

MP3

$0.00030

120 min base

M4A

$0.00020

120 min base

FLAC

$0.00030

120 min base

WAV

$0.00030

120 min base

Video Formats

720p MP4

$0.00030

120 min base

1080p MP4

$0.00030

90 min base

1440p MP4

$0.00040

60 min base

4K/8K MP4

$0.00050

15 min base

Base Duration Limits Explained

Each format has a base duration limit included in the standard price. Videos exceeding these limits require the Extended Duration feature with tiered pricing.

Audio Language Examples

The audio_language parameter allows you to download YouTube videos with audio tracks in specific languages (if available).

Download MP3 with Spanish audio:

cURL - Spanish Audio

curl --location 'https://p.savenow.to/ajax/download.php?format=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dxxx&audio_language=es&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY'

Download 720p video with French audio:

cURL - French Audio

curl --location 'https://p.savenow.to/ajax/download.php?format=7&url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dxxx&audio_language=fr&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY'

Download with German audio:

cURL - German Audio

curl --location 'https://p.savenow.to/ajax/download.php?format=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dxxx&audio_language=de&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY'

Important Notes:

This parameter only works for YouTube videos
If the requested language audio track is not available, the download will automatically use the default audio track
The language code should match YouTube's language codes (use base language codes like 'en', 'es', 'fr')
The feature works for both audio-only downloads (MP3, M4A, etc.) and video downloads
No additional cost for using this parameter

Supported Language Codes:

af az id ms bs ca cs da de et en-IN en-GB en es es-419 es-US eu fil fr fr-CA gl hr zu is it sw lv lt hu nl no uz pl pt-PT pt ro sq sk sl sr-Latn fi sv vi tr be bg ky kk mk mn ru sr uk el hy iw ur ar fa ne mr hi as bn pa gu or ta te kn ml si th lo my ka am km zh-CN zh-TW zh-HK ja ko

Response Documentation

Response Properties:

Parameters	Description
`success`	A boolean value indicating the success of the download operation. If `true`, the download was successful; if `false`, there was an error.
`id`	A unique identifier for the download request. This ID can be used to query the progress of the download using the progress endpoint.
`content`	The Base64 encoded HTML content for the UI representation of the download. This content can be rendered to display the progress and download options to the user.
`info`	An object containing additional information about the downloaded content.
`extended_duration`	An object containing extended duration pricing details. Only present when `allow_extended_duration=1` and the video exceeds base duration limits.

Info Object Properties:

Parameters	Description
`image`	The URL of an image associated with the downloaded content. This image could be used as a thumbnail or preview for the downloaded content.
`title`	A title or description of the downloaded content. This could provide more context about what the content is, helping users identify their downloads.

Extended Duration Object Properties:

Parameters	Description
`multiplier`	The price multiplier applied based on video duration (e.g., 3 for 3x pricing).
`original_price`	The base price for the selected format before multiplier is applied.
`final_price`	The final price after applying the duration multiplier.

Status Codes:

Parameters	Description
`200 OK`	Successful response.
`400 Bad Request`	Missing or invalid parameters.
`500 Internal Service Error`	Server error.

Complete Response Example

{
"success": true,
"id": "abc123xyz789",
"content": "PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0iZG93bmxvYWQtY29udGVudCI+Li4uPC9kaXY+",
"info": {
"image": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/K1Pu75yJUOE/maxresdefault.jpg",
"title": "Amazing Video Title - 4K Quality"
},
"extended_duration": {
"multiplier": 3,
"original_price": 0.00050,
"final_price": 0.00150
}
}

Integration Tips

Always check the success property before processing other fields
Use the id to track download progress via the progress endpoint
The content field contains Base64 encoded HTML - decode before displaying
extended_duration object only appears when premium pricing applies

Progress Endpoint

GET /ajax/progress

Parameters

id Required

The unique download ID from the initial request

Response Properties

progress: 0-1000 (1000 = 100%)

success: 1 for success, 0 for failure

download_url: Final download link (when ready)

text: Human-readable status

Example Request

cURL

curl --location 'https://p.savenow.to/ajax/progress?id=YOUR_JOB_ID'

Example Response

{
"success": 1,
"progress": 1000,
"download_url": "https://cdn.example.com/file.mp4",
"text": "Finished"
}

Extended Duration Downloads

Premium

Download YouTube videos longer than standard base limits with transparent tiered pricing based on video length.

How Pricing Works

1st base duration 1x price

2nd base duration 3x price

3rd base duration 5x price

Each additional +2x price

Pricing Example (4K Format)

0-15 min $0.00050 (1x)

15-30 min $0.00150 (3x)

30-45 min $0.00250 (5x)

45-60 min $0.00350 (7x)

Base duration for 4K/8K formats: 15 minutes

Important Notes

• Currently supports YouTube videos only
• No hard duration limit - pricing scales automatically
• Feature activates only when allow_extended_duration=1
• Insufficient balance will prevent download initiation

YouTube-Specific Features

Audio Language Selection

Download videos with specific audio languages when available. Perfect for educational content and international media.

audio_language=es

Spanish audio example

Time Range Downloads

Download specific segments using start_time and end_time parameters.

start_time=60&end_time=180

Download from 1 minute to 3 minutes

Stream Control

Control how audio and video streams are merged using the no_merge parameter.

no_merge=1

Separate files in ZIP format

Supported Languages

en es fr de ja +50 more

Status Codes & Error Handling

HTTP Status Codes

200 OK Successful response

400 Bad Request Invalid parameters

500 Server Error Internal service error

Best Practices

Poll Progress Wisely

Check progress every 2-3 seconds, not more frequently

Handle Timeouts

Implement proper timeout handling for long downloads

Validate URLs

Ensure URLs are properly encoded before sending

Features Parameters Example Demo

Card API

Free

Complete download interface with progress tracking, format selection, and thumbnail preview. Perfect for embedding a full-featured downloader into your website with monetization capabilities.

Real-time Progress Tracking

Visual progress bar with percentage completion and status updates

Multiple Format Support

Audio (MP3, M4A, FLAC) and video formats (360p to 8K)

Ad Revenue Integration

25% of downloads redirect to your ad URL for monetization

Auto-Resize & Responsive

Automatically adjusts height and works on all devices

Best for:

Websites wanting a complete download solution with built-in monetization. Perfect for content creators, educational platforms, and media websites.

URL Parameters

Parameter	Description	Required
`url`	The YouTube URL you want to download	Yes
`adUrl`	Your AD URL - 25% of downloads redirect here for monetization	Optional
`css`	Link to your custom CSS file to style the download interface	Optional

Implementation Example

<!-- Basic Card API Integration -->
<iframe 
id="cardApiIframe" 
scrolling="no" 
width="100%" 
height="100%" 
allowtransparency="true" 
style="border: none; border-radius: 12px;"
src="https://p.savenow.to/api/card2/?url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&adUrl=https://youradurl.com">
</iframe>

<!-- Put the Library in your <head> tag -->
<script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/iframe-resizer/4.3.9/iframeResizer.min.js"></script>

<!-- Put the resizer code after the <iframe> tag -->
<script>
iFrameResize({
log: false
}, "#cardApiIframe")
</script>

<!-- Custom CSS Styling (Optional) -->
<iframe 
id="styledCardApi" 
scrolling="no" 
width="100%" 
height="100%" 
allowtransparency="true" 
style="border: none; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);"
src="https://p.savenow.to/api/card2/?url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&adUrl=https://youradurl.com&css=https://yoursite.com/custom-style.css">
</iframe>

Live Demo

This shows how the Card API interface appears to users

Features Prerequisites Steps Parameters Example Formats Demo

Button API

Free

We offer a convenient solution for webmasters looking to add YouTube downloading capability on their platforms. The Button API is straightforward and blends seamlessly into most websites, providing a hassle-free method for site visitors to download YouTube content.

Format-Specific Buttons

Create dedicated buttons for specific formats (MP3, 720p, 1080p, etc.)

Custom Styling & Colors

Apply custom CSS, colors, and styling to match your brand perfectly

Lightweight Integration

Minimal footprint with fast loading times and simple iframe implementation

Built-in Monetization

25% of downloads automatically redirect to your ad URL for revenue generation

Best for:

Existing websites that need quick download functionality without UI overhaul. Perfect for blogs, news sites, social media platforms, and content aggregators looking for seamless integration.

Prerequisites

A working website or web application

Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS

Access to your website's code for iframe embedding

A valid YouTube URL for testing

Steps to Integrate the Button API

Familiarize with the API Endpoint

The primary API endpoint for this button feature is:

https://p.savenow.to/api/button/?url=YOUR_YOUTUBE_VIDEO_URL&f=FORMAT_VALUE&color=COLOR_VALUE&linkUrl=AD_URL&css=CSS_URL

Place the Button on Your Site

Integrate the button by embedding the following iframe code:

<iframe
                                    src="https://p.savenow.to/api/button/?url=YOUR_YOUTUBE_VIDEO_URL&f=FORMAT_VALUE&color=COLOR_VALUE&linkUrl=AD_URL&css=CSS_URL"
                                    style="width:230px;height:60px;border:0;overflow:hidden;">
                                    </iframe>

Remember to substitute the placeholders (e.g., YOUR_YOUTUBE_VIDEO_URL) with actual values.

URL Parameters

Parameter	Description	Required
`url`	The YouTube URL you wish to make downloadable	Required
`adUrl`	Your AD URL - 25% of downloads redirect here for monetization	Optional
`css`	Link to custom CSS file for advanced styling	Optional

Implementation Examples

<!-- Single Format Button (MP3) -->
<iframe 
src="https://p.savenow.to/api/button/?url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&f=mp3&color=10b981&linkUrl=https://youradurl.com" 
style="width:230px;height:60px;border:0;overflow:hidden;">
</iframe>

<!-- Multiple Format Buttons -->
<div class="download-buttons">
<!-- MP3 Button -->
<iframe 
src="https://p.savenow.to/api/button/?url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&f=mp3&color=10b981&linkUrl=https://youradurl.com" 
style="width:120px;height:50px;border:0;margin:5px;">
</iframe>

<!-- 720p Button -->
<iframe 
src="https://p.savenow.to/api/button/?url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&f=720&color=3b82f6&linkUrl=https://youradurl.com" 
style="width:120px;height:50px;border:0;margin:5px;">
</iframe>

<!-- 1080p Button -->
<iframe 
src="https://p.savenow.to/api/button/?url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&f=1080&color=8b5cf6&linkUrl=https://youradurl.com" 
style="width:120px;height:50px;border:0;margin:5px;">
</iframe>
</div>

<!-- Custom Styled Button with CSS -->
<iframe 
src="https://p.savenow.to/api/button/?url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&f=mp3&css=https://yoursite.com/button-style.css&linkUrl=https://youradurl.com" 
style="width:250px;height:70px;border:0;border-radius:12px;box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);">
</iframe>

Available Formats

Audio Formats

MP3 mp3

M4A m4a

WEBM Audio webm_audio

AAC aac

FLAC flac

OPUS opus

OGG ogg

WAV wav

Video Formats

MP4 360p 360

MP4 480p 480

MP4 720p 720

MP4 1080p 1080

MP4 4K 4k

MP4 8K 8k

Live Demo

Try out the Button API below. Click the button to download the sample YouTube video in MP3 format.

Widget API

Free

Complete widget with URL input field that allows users to paste any YouTube URL. Perfect for creating standalone downloader tools with built-in monetization capabilities.

URL Input Interface

Built-in input field where users can paste YouTube URLs

Auto-Detection

Automatically detects video information and available formats

Auto-Resize

Automatically adjusts to content and responsive design

Revenue Generation

25% of downloads redirect to your ad URL for monetization

Best for:

Websites wanting a complete downloader tool where users input their own URLs. Perfect for standalone downloader sites, tool websites, and apps.

URL Parameters

Parameter	Description	Required
`url`	The YouTube URL you want to download	Yes
`adUrl`	Your AD URL - 25% of downloads redirect here for monetization	Optional
`css`	Link to your custom CSS file to style the widget interface	Optional

Implementation Example

<!-- Basic Widget API Integration -->
<iframe 
id="widgetApiIframe" 
width="100%" 
height="100%" 
allowtransparency="true" 
scrolling="no" 
style="border: none; border-radius: 12px;"
src="https://p.savenow.to/api/widget?adUrl=https://youradurl.com">
</iframe>

<!-- Put the Library in your <head> tag -->
<script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/iframe-resizer/4.3.9/iframeResizer.min.js"></script>

<!-- Put the resizer code after the <iframe> tag -->
<script>
iFrameResize({
log: false
}, "#widgetApiIframe")
</script>

<!-- Custom Styled Widget -->
<div class="widget-container" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto;">
<iframe 
id="customWidgetApi" 
width="100%" 
height="100%" 
allowtransparency="true" 
scrolling="no" 
style="border: none; border-radius: 15px; box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);"
src="https://p.savenow.to/api/widget?adUrl=https://youradurl.com&css=https://yoursite.com/widget-style.css">
</iframe>
</div>

<script>
iFrameResize({
log: false,
heightCalculationMethod: 'taggedElement'
}, "#customWidgetApi")
</script>

Templates

Free

Explore our free templates designed specifically for YouTube downloader websites! Get started easily with different frameworks like React, Laravel, Vue, and JavaScript. These templates make it simple to build a fully functional downloader, providing a sleek and efficient way for users to save YouTube content in various formats. Our templates have got you covered—completely free and ready to customize!

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Video Download API

REST API

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Download Endpoint

Query Parameters

Request Examples

Response Example

Format Options & Pricing

Audio Formats

Video Formats

Base Duration Limits Explained

Audio Language Examples

Download MP3 with Spanish audio:

Download 720p video with French audio:

Download with German audio:

Important Notes:

Supported Language Codes:

Advanced Pricing Calculator

Audio Formats 120 min base

Video Formats

Extended Duration Downloads

Price Breakdown

Extended Duration

Tiered Pricing

Volume Discounts

No Hidden Fees

About Extended Duration Downloads

Base Duration Limits

Pricing Structure

Response Documentation

Response Properties:

Info Object Properties:

Extended Duration Object Properties:

Status Codes:

Complete Response Example

Integration Tips

Progress Endpoint

Parameters

Response Properties

Example Request

Example Response

Extended Duration Downloads

How Pricing Works

Pricing Example (4K Format)

Important Notes

YouTube-Specific Features

Audio Language Selection

Time Range Downloads

Stream Control

Supported Languages

Status Codes & Error Handling

HTTP Status Codes

Best Practices

Card API

Real-time Progress Tracking

Multiple Format Support

Ad Revenue Integration

Auto-Resize & Responsive

Best for:

URL Parameters

Implementation Example

Live Demo

Button API

Format-Specific Buttons

Custom Styling & Colors

Lightweight Integration

Built-in Monetization

Best for:

Prerequisites

Steps to Integrate the Button API

Familiarize with the API Endpoint

Place the Button on Your Site

URL Parameters

Implementation Examples

Available Formats

Audio Formats

Video Formats

Live Demo

Widget API

URL Input Interface

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