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YouTube link cleaner

Share links carry tracking codes like ?si=. Paste links and get clean ones, optionally keeping the start time or playlist.

FreeNo sign-upNothing is uploaded
Strip ?si=
Output
Next stepVideo ID finderGet the ID from any YouTube link

Every edit I deliver comes with chapters, captions and a description ready to paste.

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How to use the YouTube link cleaner

  1. Paste your linksShare links from the app, desktop or mobile site.
  2. Choose what to keepStart time and playlist are optional.
  3. Copy clean linksShorter, and without tracking codes.

Questions

What is ?si= in YouTube links?

A share identifier YouTube adds when you use the Share button. It links the share to your account and isn’t needed for the video to play.

Does removing it break the link?

No. The video ID is all YouTube needs.

Is anything sent anywhere?

No. Links are cleaned in your browser.

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