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How to download YouTube Shorts
Shorts are just vertical YouTube videos, so they download exactly like normal videos — perfect for saving a clip offline or lifting the audio as a ringtone.
Open the YouTube Downloader — free →
Step by step
- Open the Short and copy its link (Share → Copy link, or the address bar on desktop).
- Paste it into the YouTube Downloader and press Fetch.
- Choose MP4 for the clip, MP3 for the audio only.
- After the short ad the file is yours.
Tips from people who do this a lot
- Shorts are vertical 9:16 — they drop straight into TikTok or Reels editors without cropping.
- MP3 of a Short is a neat ringtone or alarm sound — it is already trimmed to the good part.
- A Shorts link and a normal video link are interchangeable here; both are detected automatically.
FAQ
Is a Short downloaded in HD?
You get the best quality YouTube serves for that Short, up to its original upload quality.
Can I download a Short I made?
Yes — and it is the fastest way to cross-post your own Short to TikTok or Reels.
Can I download a YouTube Short as MP3 instead of MP4?
Yes, if the tool supports audio extraction, you can choose MP3. It only works for content you have rights to download, and uploads are capped at 200 MB; larger files are rejected. Fair-use rate limits may apply, and no account is needed.
What happens to my downloaded Short after processing?
Files are deleted right after processing, so download the output promptly. The tool does not keep a library or account history, and it cannot fetch private, age-restricted, or otherwise inaccessible Shorts.
Is this really free?
Yes — every tool on this site is free. A short ad before your download is what pays the server bills, so nothing needs a paywall or an account.