YOUTUBE SHORTS
YouTube Shorts Downloader
Save any Short as MP4 video or MP3 audio. Paste a link and it is yours in seconds — no app needed.
Works with youtube.com/shorts/... and standard YouTube links.
What works
- Standard public YouTube videos
- YouTube Shorts and youtu.be links
- Unlisted videos when you have the link
- MP4 video plus MP3 audio
What doesn't
- Private or age-restricted videos
- Whole playlists or channels in one go
- Live streams while they are still live
- Content removed under a copyright request
HOW IT WORKS
Save a Short in 3 steps
Copy the Shorts link
Open the Short on YouTube, tap Share and copy the link — or copy it from your browser’s address bar.
Paste and fetch
Paste the link above and click Get video. Every available quality appears, plus the MP3 audio option.
Download
Pick the quality you want and click Download. The MP4 or MP3 saves straight to your device.
WHAT YOU GET
Shorts, saved properly
Vertical videos stay vertical — every download keeps the original portrait format.
Keeps the portrait format
VERTICALShorts download in their original vertical shape, so the file looks right on your phone.
Video + audio
MP4Download a Short as MP4 with sound included, ready to watch offline or share anywhere.
Just the audio
MP3Grab the sound from any Short as MP3 — perfect for music snippets and trending audio.
Best available quality
HDWe list every quality YouTube offers for the Short, from a quick grab to the sharpest available.
ANY DEVICE
Works on any phone
Shorts live on phones, and our downloader runs in the browser — no app to install anywhere.
iPhone
Open the Short in Safari or Chrome, paste the link, and the file saves to your iPhone in seconds.
Android
Any browser works. Shorts save to your phone for offline watching or sharing to friends.
Windows
Works in Edge, Chrome or Firefox. Paste the link and the file lands in your Downloads folder.
Mac
Use Safari or Chrome — MP4 Shorts play natively in QuickTime, and MP3s work in any player.
COMPARISON
Shorts downloaders, honestly compared
Generic video downloaders often mangle Shorts into the wrong format. Here is how a Shorts-first tool should behave.
| Feature | Ours | Generic video tools | Full downloader apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keeps the vertical format | Always | Sometimes rotates | Depends |
| Ads / pop-ups | None, ever | Heavy | Depends |
| App or install | No, just the browser | No | Yes, app required |
| MP3 audio from Shorts | Yes | Rarely | Usually paid |
| Sign-up required | Never | Sometimes | Often required |
| Stores your downloads | Never | Often unclear | On your device |
FAQ
Shorts questions, answered
How do I download a YouTube Short?
Copy the Shorts link, paste it into the box above and click "Get video". The available qualities appear — pick one and download. It works exactly like a normal video.
Can I save a Short as MP3?
Yes. After fetching, switch to the MP3 tab to download the audio from any Short.
What quality are Shorts downloaded in?
Shorts are vertical videos. We list every quality YouTube offers, matching the vertical format so the file looks right on your phone.
Do Shorts download in the vertical format?
Yes. We keep the original vertical (portrait) shape so the file looks right on your phone and other devices.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Paste a Shorts link in any browser on iPhone or Android and download the video or audio.
Why is my Short not downloading?
Private, age-restricted and live Shorts cannot be downloaded. Check the link is a real Shorts URL and try again.
THE DETAIL
The full picture
How to download YouTube Shorts
Downloading a Short with DirectYtDownloader takes seconds. Copy the Shorts URL — it looks like youtube.com/shorts/XXXXXXXXXXX — paste it into the box above and click Get video. Every quality YouTube offers for that Short appears, and you can save it as a vertical MP4 or grab just the audio as MP3.
Why Shorts need a dedicated tool
Shorts are vertical, fast-paced videos, and generic downloaders often treat them like horizontal videos — rotating the file or offering awkward qualities. A Shorts-first tool keeps the portrait format, lists the qualities that actually exist, and lets you grab the audio in the same click.
- Save Shorts you like before they are taken down or made private.
- Grab trending audio as MP3 for offline listening or personal edits.
- Keep tutorials and how-to Shorts to watch without a connection.
- Share a Short as a file with friends who do not use YouTube.
What you cannot download
Private, age-restricted and live Shorts cannot be downloaded — no tool can. Everything else is fair game for personal, non-commercial use. Always respect the creator.