Paste a YouTube Shorts link – we'll fetch the video in its native vertical resolution, ready to save to your device. Perfect for offline viewing or repurposing.
Copy the link of any YouTube Short (the URL usually contains "/shorts/") and paste it into the field above.
Click Download – we analyse the Short and list all available video resolutions (including 1080p and 4K if available).
Choose your preferred resolution and format, then click save. The Short downloads in the original vertical aspect ratio.
Shorts are designed for mobile – we keep the original 9:16 aspect ratio so it looks perfect on phones and social media.
Save your favourite Shorts to watch without an internet connection – on commutes, flights, or in low-signal areas.
Keep a personal library of inspirational Shorts, tutorials, or funny clips for reference or creative projects.
Choose from 360p up to 4K – balance file size and quality. Shorts are short, so even 4K files are manageable.
Downloaded Shorts play on any device – phones, tablets, laptops, and smart TVs – in MP4 or WEBM format.
No account, no software, no browser extensions. Just paste and download – works on desktop and mobile.
A YouTube Shorts downloader is a web tool that takes a YouTube Shorts URL, analyses the available vertical video streams, and lets you download the clip in its native portrait orientation – ideal for offline viewing, reposting, or creative reuse.
YouTube Shorts are designed for mobile-first consumption. When downloading, the vertical format is crucial – don't crop or stretch the video. MP4 (H.264) is the most compatible for playback on all devices. For web sharing, WEBM offers smaller file sizes. For archiving, 1080p is a sweet spot – it's sharp enough for any screen and file sizes remain modest (Shorts are under 60 seconds). Audio is automatically included; you can also extract audio separately if needed.
| Format | Best For | Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| MP4 | Universal playback | Smallest file, widest support |
| WEBM | Web-first workflows | Efficient compression |
| MOV | Apple ecosystem | Editing-ready |
| AVI | Legacy desktop | Wide legacy support |
| Resolution | Level | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 360p | Basic | Low-bandwidth conditions |
| 480p | Standard | Balanced size & clarity |
| 720p | HD | Laptops & tablets |
| 1080p | Full HD | Large screens |
| 4K | Ultra HD | Maximum detail |
Yes – this tool is completely free. However, you should only download Shorts when you have permission or a lawful right to do so under YouTube's Terms of Service.
Shorts are typically available in up to 1080p, and some may even offer 4K. The tool will display all available resolutions for each Short.
Yes – we download the video exactly as it appears on YouTube, maintaining the 9:16 portrait aspect ratio.
No. It's completely browser-based – no sign-up, no app, and no extension required. Works on desktop and mobile.
Currently, we support one video at a time. However, you can repeat the process for as many Shorts as you like.