> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lightloop.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# YouTube

> Download YouTube videos or extract audio directly into your LightLoop media library. NOTE: We're exploring a known issue where some long form videos may not import correctly.

LightLoop can download YouTube videos and extract audio directly into your media library — no third-party tools needed.

## Importing from YouTube

1. Copy the YouTube video URL from your browser or the YouTube app
2. In the Media library, click **Import → YouTube**
3. Paste the URL
4. Choose the import type:
   * **Download as video** — saves the full video to your Google Drive
   * **Extract audio only** — downloads just the audio track as an M4A file (great for background music soundtracks)
5. Click **Import**

LightLoop fetches the video in the background. It appears in your library when the download completes.

## Best uses

| Use case                          | Import type        |
| --------------------------------- | ------------------ |
| Sermon clip or testimony video    | Download as video  |
| Music video for a worship service | Download as video  |
| Background worship music          | Extract audio only |
| Podcast or teaching audio         | Extract audio only |

## Playlist URLs

You can paste a single video URL. Playlist URLs are not supported — import videos one at a time.

## Copyright considerations

<Warning>
  Only import YouTube content you have the right to use. This includes content your organization created, content licensed for church use (e.g., CCLI Stream+ covers some music), and content under Creative Commons or other permissive licenses.

  Importing copyrighted music or video without a license violates YouTube's terms of service and may constitute copyright infringement.
</Warning>

## File quality

LightLoop downloads the best available quality for the video. For most videos this is 1080p. 4K downloads are supported where available.

Audio-only extracts are saved as high-quality M4A (AAC) files.