YouTube Channel ID and Handle Finder

Paste a public video link to locate its associated channel ID, @handle, and channel URL.

1Enter YouTube Video URL

Tip: Type ytmetadata.com/ in front of any YouTube link in your address bar to download instantly.

UC channel ID lookup @handle and channel URL Copyable identity fields Copy the public UC channel ID and handle associated with a video.

Find a public channel ID and handle from a video

Paste a public video URL to view the associated identity fields and copy the channel ID or handle. If a value is absent, the metadata response may not include it for that link; a display name alone is not a reliable substitute for a stable identifier. The finder does not access private accounts, change a channel handle, or infer ownership from unrelated videos, so verify important identity details at the source.

A YouTube channel ID finder resolves the public channel identity attached to a video. The result can include the channel's UC-prefixed identifier, its @handle, and a channel URL, depending on which fields the source returns. These values help distinguish channels with similar names and can be useful when organizing creator records, linking a channel, or checking that a video belongs to the expected account.

3 Simple Steps

01

Copy the link

Open the video, tap Share → Copy link. Desktop users can just grab it from the address bar.

02

Paste it above

Drop the URL into the box and press Download. We read the available formats straight from the source.

03

Pick and save

Choose a resolution or an audio format. The file streams to your device and the name is set for you.

Tools built around the source video

No account, no extension, no watermark. Paste a link and the file is yours.

MP4 & WebM Up to 4K / 60fps MP3 & M4A Thumbnails Nothing stored

Every quality, mirrored

We surface exactly what the source exposes — 144p through 4K, 60fps included. Nothing is upscaled and nothing is re-encoded.

Streams in seconds

No queues, no waiting for a render to finish. The file is piped from the host to your browser as it arrives.

Nothing is stored

No accounts, no database of downloads, no re-hosting. Media is processed transiently and discarded the moment your transfer ends.

Works everywhere

Desktop, phone, tablet. The same link works in any modern browser, and every download works on any device.

Frequently asked questions

Can I find a channel ID from a video link?

Yes, when the public video metadata includes its associated channel identity. Paste the URL to inspect the returned ID, handle, and channel link.

Why is the channel handle missing?

The source may not return a handle for the video or account. The finder shows available values and does not guess an identifier.

Is a channel ID the same as an @handle?

No. A UC ID is a stable identifier, while an @handle is a human-readable channel address that can be changed under platform rules.

What is a YouTube channel UC ID?

It is a stable channel identifier that commonly begins with UC. A channel ID is different from the display name and may differ from a custom handle.

Every option the source provides

Available formats vary per video and region. We list exactly what is on offer for the link you paste.

Video

  • MP4 (H.264 + AAC)
  • MP4 (AV1)
  • WebM (VP9 + Opus)
  • 4K · 2160p
  • Full HD · 1080p
  • HD · 720p
  • SD · 480p / 360p / 240p / 144p

Audio

  • MP3 (transcoded)
  • M4A (AAC)
  • Opus / WebM
  • Original bitrate
  • Up to 256 kbps

Images

  • Max resolution thumbnail
  • Standard thumbnail
  • JPEG
  • No re-encoding