REST API

VideoScale.sh API

Download videos from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Vimeo in any format with a simple 4-step REST API. 4K, HD, audio-only — all covered.

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Authentication

All API requests must include an Authorization header using HTTP Basic Auth. Encode your credentials as base64(username:password) and prefix with Basic. Your credentials are available on your account dashboard.

Step-by-Step Guide

Download any video in 4 API calls — works with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Vimeo

  1. Check Available Video Formats — Query the available formats for your target video. You will receive a JSON list of available video/audio formats.
  2. Create Download Task — Use the FORMAT_ID from the previous response to create a download task.
  3. Check Status of the Download Task — Monitor the progress of your download task using the TASK_ID returned from step 2.
  4. Request Video Download URL — Once the task is complete, retrieve the download URL for your video.

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