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How to Download YouTube Shorts
Learn how to save YouTube Shorts videos to your device. Works on Android, iPhone, PC and Mac. No watermark.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Open the YouTube Short
Find the YouTube Short you want to download in the YouTube app or on YouTube.com.
2
Copy the Shorts URL
Tap Share → Copy Link. The URL will contain "/shorts/" in it.
3
Open a Shorts downloader
Visit a YouTube Shorts downloader in your browser.
4
Paste the URL
Paste the Shorts URL in the input field and click Download.
5
Save the video
Download the MP4 file. On Android, it will go to your Downloads folder. On iPhone, tap "Save to Files" or "Save to Photos".
YouTube Shorts are short vertical videos (up to 60 seconds). Downloading them requires the Shorts-specific URL format. Here is how to do it on any device.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Shorts URL looks like youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID, while regular videos are youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID.
Yes. YouTube Shorts downloaders provide the original clean video file without any watermarks.