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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.
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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.
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.