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YouTube Shorts Downloader

Save any YouTube Short as an HD MP4 in seconds. No app needed and we add no watermark.

Paste a youtube.com, youtu.be or Shorts link.

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How it works

  1. Copy the Short's link

    In the YouTube app, tap Share on the Short and then Copy link.

  2. Paste it here

    Paste the link in the box. The download options appear by themselves.

  3. Save it

    Tap Download. The Short keeps its tall shape.

How to download YouTube Shorts

Open the Short in the YouTube app, tap Share, then Copy link. Come back to this page, paste the link in the box and tap Download. The Short saves as an MP4 in seconds, vertical and in the best quality YouTube has for it.

On iPhone

  1. Open this page in Safari and paste the Shorts link.
  2. Tap Download on the size you want, then Download again if Safari asks.
  3. Open the Files app and go to Downloads. Tap the video, tap Share, then Save Video to put it in Photos.

On Android

  1. Open this page in Chrome and paste the link.
  2. Tap Download. A notification shows the progress.
  3. Find the Short in your Downloads folder, or in Google Photos under Device folders.

No watermark added

We don't add a logo, text or watermark. You get the Short exactly as YouTube serves it. Anything the creator put in the video, like captions or stickers, stays because it is part of the video.

When a Short won't download

Shorts from private or age-restricted accounts can't be saved. If a Short only shows 360p, that's the highest quality the creator uploaded. For a longer video, use the YouTube video downloader.

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Questions

Can I download Shorts on iPhone without an app?

Yes. Use Safari. The Short goes to the Files app in Downloads, and you can move it to Photos from there.

Do downloaded Shorts have a watermark?

We don't add one. The video is saved exactly as it plays on YouTube.

What quality are Shorts saved in?

The best quality YouTube has for that Short, usually 720p or 1080p. Older or low-quality uploads may only offer 360p or 480p.

Can I download Shorts on a computer?

Yes. Copy the youtube.com/shorts link from the address bar, paste it here and click Download.