YouTube Shorts Downloader — How to Download Shorts in HD
How to Download YouTube Shorts
YouTube Shorts are vertical short videos (up to 60 seconds) that disappear from recommendations quickly. Here's how to save them permanently:
- Open YouTube — Find the Short you want to save.
- Tap Share — The arrow icon below the video.
- Copy Link — Tap "Copy link" from the share menu.
- Paste the URL — Paste it into the input field above.
- Choose quality — HD (best), 1080p, 720p, or MP3.
- Click Download — The Short will be saved to your device.
Why Download YouTube Shorts?
- Offline viewing — Watch Shorts without internet connection.
- Save favorites — Keep your favorite Shorts before they disappear from recommendations.
- Re-share — Share Shorts on other platforms (Instagram Reels, TikTok).
- Edit and remix — Use downloaded Shorts as素材 for your own content (with permission).
- Archive — Some creators delete their Shorts. Download to preserve them.
YouTube Shorts vs TikTok vs Instagram Reels
| Feature | Shorts | TikTok | Reels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max duration | 60s | 10min | 90s |
| Watermark | No | Yes | Yes |
| Download quality | Up to 1080p | Up to 1080p | Up to 1080p |
| Audio download | MP3 | MP3 | MP3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download YouTube Shorts without watermark?
Yes! YouTube Shorts don't have a watermark by default (unlike TikTok). You get a clean video file.
What's the best quality for downloading Shorts?
"HD (best)" gives you the highest available resolution, usually 1080p. For smaller files, 720p works great on mobile.
Can I download YouTube Shorts as MP3?
Yes, select "Audio (MP3)" to extract just the sound. Great for saving trending audio clips.
Is it free to download YouTube Shorts?
100% free. No registration, no daily limits, no hidden fees.