How can I force youtube to autoplay in the highest quality (fmt=22)

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For example if I do a youtube search for a "random video" I get directed to a url like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXfHLUlZf4

When where I really want to end up is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXfHLUlZf4&fmt=22

Is there any easy way to get this done?

Gareth · Accepted Answer · 2011-10-17 03:56:38Z

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You can't if they aren't available! Other than that you can choose in your profile to always show videos in the highest quality available:

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Neito · Accepted Answer · 2009-08-25 21:58:43Z

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If you have Firefox and GreaseMonkey, or Opera at all, use this userscript: http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/41212

answered Aug 25, 2009 at 21:58

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alex · Accepted Answer · 2009-08-26 08:30:54Z

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If you're logged into youtube, there's an option to always play high quality videos. If you go to settings you'll find the option here.

answered Aug 26, 2009 at 8:30

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Doesn't play it in the fmt=22 format, whoever upvoted this didn't read the question.
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