YouTube Shorts Downloader
Save any YouTube Short to your phone or computer in full HD. Paste the Shorts link and download the vertical video in seconds.
How it works
Copy the Shorts link
While watching a Short, tap Share → Copy link. You'll get a URL like youtube.com/shorts/abc123 — regular watch links to the same video also work.
Paste it above
Paste the link into the downloader and press Download. The Short is fetched with its original vertical 9:16 framing.
Save the vertical video
Choose the resolution (typically up to 1080p for Shorts) and save the MP4 to your gallery or Downloads folder.
Original 9:16 format
Shorts download in their native vertical aspect ratio, perfect for re-watching on a phone or editing into new content.
Full HD quality
Most Shorts are stored at 1080p — you get the sharpest version available, not a compressed copy.
No watermark added
The file is the original upload. Nothing is stamped on it and nothing is re-encoded.
Phone-friendly
Built for mobile: paste and download directly in Safari or Chrome on iPhone and Android.
How to download YouTube Shorts
YouTube doesn't offer any official way to save a Short to your camera roll — the Download button inside the app only stores it for offline playback within YouTube itself. YTVidDown converts any Shorts link into a real MP4 file you own: paste the URL, pick a quality, and the vertical video saves straight to your device.
Both link styles work: the dedicated Shorts URL (youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID) and the standard watch URL (youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID) that opens when you view a Short on desktop. Mobile share links are recognised too.
Save Shorts on iPhone and Android
On Android, downloaded Shorts appear in your gallery immediately. On iPhone, the file saves through Safari's download manager into the Files app — from there, use the share sheet to add it to Photos. Since Shorts are usually under 60 seconds, files are small (typically 5–30 MB at 1080p) and download almost instantly.
Creators frequently use this to back up their own Shorts, repurpose them for TikTok and Instagram Reels, or edit compilations. If you're saving someone else's Short, keep it for personal use or ask the creator before re-posting.
Shorts vs regular YouTube videos
Technically a Short is just a vertical YouTube video under a few minutes long, so everything the main YouTube downloader supports applies here too: multiple resolutions, no watermark, and no limits. If you need to save a regular horizontal video, use our YouTube video downloader — the same engine handles both.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download a YouTube Short to my phone?
Tap Share on the Short, copy the link, paste it into the downloader at the top of this page, and press Download. The vertical MP4 saves to your gallery (Android) or Files app (iPhone).
What quality do Shorts download in?
The highest quality the creator uploaded — usually 1080p full HD. All available resolutions are listed so you can pick a smaller file if you prefer.
Is there a watermark on downloaded Shorts?
No. Unlike TikTok's in-app save, the file you get here is the original upload with no logo or username added.
Can I download Shorts with the regular watch URL?
Yes. Whether the link says /shorts/ or /watch?v=, the same video is found and downloaded identically.
Why would I download a Short instead of using YouTube's offline feature?
YouTube's offline downloads only play inside the YouTube app and expire. Downloading with YTVidDown gives you a permanent MP4 file you can keep, edit or move anywhere.
Is downloading YouTube Shorts free?
Yes — free, no account, no daily cap. It works on any device with a browser.