YouTube Shorts are vertical videos under 60 seconds. To watch them offline, send one to a friend or keep the sound, you need a copy. The link of the Short is enough.
Step 1: copy the Short link
- In the YouTube app: open the Short, tap Share, then Copy link.
- On a computer: copy the address from the browser bar. It looks like
youtube.com/shorts/....
Step 2: paste it in the downloader
Open the YouTube Shorts downloader, paste the link, pick Video MP4 or Audio MP3, then tap Download. No account is needed.
Step 3: find the file
- iPhone: Files app, Downloads folder, then Share and Save Video to add it to Photos.
- Android: Files app, Downloads folder.
- Computer: your browser's Downloads folder.
MP4 or MP3?
- MP4: the full video in vertical format. Best to keep it or share it.
- MP3: the sound only. Handy for a music clip or a sound bite.
Good to know
- Only public Shorts can be saved.
- The vertical format is kept: to make it landscape you need editing software.
- YouTube videos are protected by copyright: keep them for personal use and do not repost someone else's work without permission.
FAQ
Do I need to install an app? No, everything happens in the browser.
Can I get a Short in high quality? Pick the best quality offered in the tool before you start the download.
Why does the download fail? Check that the link is complete and the Short is public, then try again in a moment.