Save any public YouTube Short in its original vertical format, with the sound included. No app, no account, no cost.
YouTube Shorts Downloader
Shorts move fast, and the good ones get buried in the feed just as quickly. Paste a Shorts link here to save it as a vertical video you can rewatch offline, keep as a reference for a trend, or back up from your own channel.
The full 9:16 frame and the original audio stay intact, and it all runs in your phone or computer’s browser.
How to download a YouTube Short
- Copy the Short’s link. In the YouTube app, tap the Share arrow on the Short, then Copy link. On desktop, copy it from the address bar.
- Paste the link into the box at the top of this page and click Analyze.
- Choose your format and quality. MP4 is the best pick for phones.
- Click Start Downloading and wait a few seconds.
- Save the vertical video to your device.
Formats and quality for Shorts
Most Shorts are uploaded in 1080p, so that’s usually the top option, marked BEST in the tool. You can also save smaller copies down to 144p if storage is tight.
MP4 is the right format for phones and for posting clips you own to other apps. WebM and MKV are better suited to desktop playback.
Which Shorts links work
The tool accepts both link styles YouTube uses for Shorts:
- youtube.com/shorts/… from the address bar or the app’s Share menu
- youtu.be/… the short link some share menus create
Shorts can now run up to three minutes, and every length downloads the same way.
Saving your own Shorts
If you made the Short, the best quality copy is the original file on your phone or in your editing app, since YouTube compresses every upload. If you no longer have it, you can download your own Shorts here or from YouTube Studio.
Before reposting on another platform, check the music. Sounds added from YouTube’s library are often licensed only for YouTube.
Built for saving Shorts on your phone
- Works in Safari and Chrome on iPhone and Android, no app needed
- Keeps the full vertical frame and original audio
- Two simple steps: Analyze, then download
- No account or YouTube login
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from the YouTube video downloader?
Both save the same quality, so either works for a Short. This page focuses on the way people save Shorts: copying links from the app, saving vertical clips to a phone, and keeping the 9:16 frame. For regular landscape videos, use the YouTube video downloader.
What quality will my Short be?
The highest the creator uploaded, which is usually 1080p for Shorts. The tool marks that option as BEST.
Will there be a watermark on my download?
No. You get the Short exactly as it was uploaded, with no logo or overlay added.
Why won’t my Short save to Photos on iPhone?
Safari saves downloads to the Files app first. Open Files, tap the video, tap Share, and choose Save Video. If that option is missing, download it again as MP4.
Can I save just the audio from a Short?
Yes. Switch to the Audio tab in the tool, or use our YouTube to MP3 converter to turn a Short’s sound into an MP3.
Can I repost a Short I downloaded?
Only if you have the rights to everything in it, including the music, or the creator’s permission. A Short being public doesn’t mean it’s free to reuse.
Reposting someone else’s Short to TikTok, Reels, or your own channel can break copyright law and YouTube’s Terms of Service, and those platforms often flag reused clips too.