Convert YouTube Videos to MP4 & MP3 with Google Sheets

The workflow JSON

Copy or download the full n8n JSON below. Paste it into a new n8n workflow, add your credentials, activate. Full import guide →

{
  "meta": {
    "templateCredsSetupCompleted": true
  },
  "nodes": [
    {
      "id": "8107174c-5a28-4e08-be56-de75f9d85b01",
      "name": "HTTP Request",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
      "position": [
        300,
        0
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "url": "https://youtube-video-downloader-fast.p.rapidapi.com/download.php",
        "method": "POST",
        "options": {},
        "sendBody": true,
        "contentType": "multipart-form-data",
        "sendHeaders": true,
        "bodyParameters": {
          "parameters": [
            {
              "name": "url",
              "value": "={{ $json.URL }}"
            }
          ]
        },
        "headerParameters": {
          "parameters": [
            {
              "name": "x-rapidapi-host",
              "value": "youtube-video-downloader-fast.p.rapidapi.com"
            },
            {
              "name": "x-rapidapi-key",
              "value": "your key"
            }
          ]
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 4.2
    },
    {
      "id": "86a2db5e-5928-4459-ad69-846994ab98d0",
      "name": "On form submission",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.formTrigger",
      "position": [
        0,
        0
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "options": {},
        "formTitle": "YouTube To Mp4",
        "formFields": {
          "values": [
            {
              "fieldLabel": "URL",
              "requiredField": true
            }
          ]
        },
        "formDescription": "YouTube To Mp4"
      },
      "typeVersion": 2.2
    },
    {
      "id": "a183fdce-c385-4c17-b237-a0ac731adfc0",
      "name": "If",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
      "position": [
        560,
        0
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "options": {},
        "conditions": {
          "options": {
            "version": 2,
            "leftValue": "",
            "caseSensitive": true,
            "typeValidation": "strict"
          },
          "combinator": "and",
          "conditions": [
            {
              "id": "0380d6fd-b5ab-49ef-a5e1-5d34a138f883",
              "operator": {
                "type": "boolean",
                "operation": "true",
                "singleValue": true
              },
              "leftValue": "={{ $json.success }}",
              "rightValue": ""
            }
          ]
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 2.2
    },
    {
      "id": "c7806bea-3eaa-464e-8939-cd707de01ba4",
      "name": "Google Sheets",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets",
      "position": [
        800,
        -20
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "columns": {
          "value": {
            "Mp3": "={{ $json.medias[18].url }}",
            "Url": "={{ $json.url }}",
            "Mp4 720": "={{ $json.medias[3].url }}",
            "Mp4 1080": "={{ $json.medias[1].url }}",
            "Mp4 360p": "={{ $json.medias[0].url }}"
          },
          "schema": [
            {
              "id": "Url",
              "type": "string",
              "display": true,
              "required": false,
              "displayName": "Url",
              "defaultMatch": false,
              "canBeUsedToMatch": true
            },
            {
              "id": "Mp4 360p",
              "type": "string",
              "display": true,
              "required": false,
              "displayName": "Mp4 360p",
              "defaultMatch": false,
              "canBeUsedToMatch": true
            },
            {
              "id": "Mp4 720",
              "type": "string",
              "display": true,
              "required": false,
              "displayName": "Mp4 720",
              "defaultMatch": false,
              "canBeUsedToMatch": true
            },
            {
              "id": "Mp4 1080",
              "type": "string",
              "display": true,
              "required": false,
              "displayName": "Mp4 1080",
              "defaultMatch": false,
              "canBeUsedToMatch": true
            },
            {
              "id": "Mp3",
              "type": "string",
              "display": true,
              "required": false,
              "displayName": "Mp3",
              "defaultMatch": false,
              "canBeUsedToMatch": true
            }
          ],
          "mappingMode": "defineBelow",
          "matchingColumns": [],
          "attemptToConvertTypes": false,
          "convertFieldsToString": false
        },
        "options": {},
        "operation": "append",
        "sheetName": {
          "__rl": true,
          "mode": "list",
          "value": "gid=0",
          "cachedResultUrl": "",
          "cachedResultName": "Sheet1"
        },
        "documentId": {
          "__rl": true,
          "mode": "list",
          "value": "1BFR7Ce8FYarGF7kvfaQf6fBsu7hLxDbzzp_RL8DDlas",
          "cachedResultUrl": "",
          "cachedResultName": "YT to Mp4"
        },
        "authentication": "serviceAccount"
      },
      "credentials": {
        "googleApi": {
          "name": "<your credential>"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 4.6
    },
    {
      "id": "2c42910a-7192-41e4-91b6-921a42601bb9",
      "name": "Sticky Note",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
        -900,
        -480
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "width": 740,
        "height": 740,
        "content": "# \ud83c\udfa5 YouTube to MP4 Downloader \n\nConvert YouTube videos into MP4 and MP3 formats automatically using **[YouTube Video Downloader API](https://rapidapi.com/skdeveloper/api/youtube-video-downloader-fast)**.  \nThis workflow fetches video download links, extracts multiple quality options, and logs results in Google Sheets.  \nIt\u2019s **fully customizable** \u2013 you can modify video qualities, add notifications, or integrate with different storage solutions.  \n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\udcdd **Node-by-Node Explanation**\n\n1. **On Form Submission** \u2192 Triggers when a user submits a YouTube video URL via a form. *(You can add more fields like format selection or email delivery.)*  \n2. **HTTP Request** \u2192 Sends a POST request to **YouTube Video Downloader API** to fetch downloadable links. *(You can switch the API endpoint or add extra headers easily.)*  \n3. **If Node** \u2192 Checks if the API response is successful before processing download links. *(You can add advanced conditions for custom validation.)*  \n4. **Google Sheets** \u2192 Appends video details including:  \n   - **Original URL**  \n   - **MP4 360p, 720p, 1080p links**  \n   - **MP3 link**  \n   *(You can add more resolutions or metadata fields like title, duration, size.)*  \n"
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "1fb4d9b5-c883-489b-9f05-0b851cd7b5b2",
      "name": "Sticky Note1",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
        -40,
        -200
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "height": 380,
        "content": "### 1\ufe0f\u20e3 **On Form Submission**  \n- Displays a form where the user enters the YouTube video URL.  \n- Acts as the starting trigger for the workflow. "
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "a5d3d8eb-2202-4ccc-af42-aa51efd433aa",
      "name": "Sticky Note2",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
        220,
        -200
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "height": 380,
        "content": "### 2\ufe0f\u20e3 **HTTP Request**  \n- Sends the provided URL to **YouTube Video Downloader API** via RapidAPI.  \n- Retrieves different resolution MP4 and MP3 download links. "
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "e572667f-8476-4aad-a72d-4ee99d191bcd",
      "name": "Sticky Note3",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
        480,
        -200
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "height": 380,
        "content": "### 3\ufe0f\u20e3 **If Node**  \n- Checks if the API request was successful.  \n- Ensures only valid results are processed for logging.  \n"
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "acc65470-0188-4d4c-a798-7862e98657cf",
      "name": "Sticky Note4",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
        740,
        -200
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "height": 380,
        "content": "### 4\ufe0f\u20e3 **Google Sheets**  \n- Appends the original URL and all available download links (360p, 720p, 1080p, MP3) into a spreadsheet.  \n- Provides a structured history of all downloads for future reference.  \n"
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    }
  ],
  "connections": {
    "If": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Google Sheets",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "HTTP Request": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "If",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "On form submission": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "HTTP Request",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    }
  }
}

Credentials you'll need

Each integration node will prompt for credentials when you import. We strip credential IDs before publishing — you'll add your own.

• googleApi

About this workflow

This n8n workflow allows users to submit a YouTube video URL, automatically fetches multiple MP4 and MP3 download links using YouTube Video Downloader Fast API. It logs all links into Google Sheets for easy access and tracking. With YouTube Video Downloader Fast API, users can…

Source: https://n8n.io/workflows/6924/ — original creator credit. Request a take-down →

More Social Media workflows → · Browse all categories →

Related workflows

Workflows that share integrations, category, or trigger type with this one. All free to copy and import.