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YouTube Shorts Downloader

Download YouTube Shorts videos to your device.

How it works

1

Paste URL

Copy the YouTube Shorts URL from your browser

2

Choose format

Select quality or audio format

3

Download

File downloads directly to your device

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How to Use This Tool

  1. 1Find the YouTube Short you want to download and copy its URL
  2. 2Paste the Shorts URL into the downloader input field
  3. 3Select vertical video quality (usually 720p or 1080p for Shorts)
  4. 4Download the MP4 file and save it to your device

Pro Tips

Shorts are already vertical

YouTube Shorts download in 9:16 vertical format, perfect for reposting to TikTok, Instagram Reels, or other short-form platforms.

Quality options are limited

Most Shorts max out at 1080p since they are filmed on phones. You will not see 4K options like regular YouTube videos.

Use the Shorts URL

Copy the URL directly from the Shorts player or feed. Both youtube.com/shorts/ and regular watch URLs work if it is a Short.

Downloaded Shorts work everywhere

Save Shorts and repost them to other platforms. Just make sure you have permission or are reposting your own content.

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Download YouTube Shorts Fast and Easy

YouTube Shorts blew up as YouTube's answer to TikTok, but the platform still does not let you save videos for offline viewing. This downloader fixes that by letting you grab any public Short and save it as an MP4 file. You get the vertical video in full quality, ready to watch offline or repurpose however you need.

Shorts are filmed in 9:16 vertical format, which makes them perfect for cross-posting to other platforms. Download a Short, trim or edit it if needed, then upload to Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook Stories, or wherever your audience hangs out. The aspect ratio is already correct, so no awkward black bars or cropping issues.

This tool is useful for creators who want to repurpose their own content across platforms. Upload once to YouTube Shorts, then download and share it everywhere else. It also works if you want to save entertaining Shorts, tutorials, or quick how-to videos for reference when you are offline.

The download process takes seconds since Shorts max out at 60 seconds long. Paste the URL, pick your quality (usually 1080p for Shorts), and download. The file saves directly to your device with no extra steps or conversion needed. You get a clean MP4 without watermarks or YouTube branding.

Most Shorts are filmed on phones, so quality tops out around 1080p. That is plenty sharp for phone screens and looks great when reposted to other social platforms. If you need audio only, use the YouTube to MP3 tool instead, but for full vertical video downloads, this is your tool.

Key Features:

  • Download YouTube Shorts in vertical 9:16 format
  • Full quality up to 1080p depending on original upload
  • MP4 files ready for reposting to TikTok, Instagram Reels, and more
  • Fast processing for videos under 60 seconds
  • No watermarks or YouTube branding on downloaded files
  • Works on mobile and desktop browsers

Frequently Asked Questions

This tool is optimized for vertical 9:16 Shorts format. Regular YouTube downloader works too, but this one handles the mobile-first aspect ratio better.
Yes, this works on mobile browsers. Download the Short directly to your phone, then you can trim it, repost it, or save it to your camera roll.
Shorts are typically filmed on phones, so quality matches mobile cameras. Most are 1080p, which looks great on phone screens and other platforms.
YouTube Shorts do not have watermarks like TikTok. You get clean video files without any branding when you download.
No, this is specifically for YouTube Shorts. Use the TikTok video downloader for TikTok content. Each platform needs its own tool.
Yes, download your own uploaded Shorts just like any other video. Useful if you lost the original file or want to repurpose content.
Shorts save as vertical MP4 files in 9:16 aspect ratio. They play correctly in phone galleries and upload easily to Instagram Reels, TikTok, or other platforms.
Check if the video is still live and public. Deleted Shorts, age-restricted content, or temporary YouTube issues can cause download failures.

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