How it works
- Open the Short. Tap Share on the Short, then Copy link. The link looks like youtube.com/shorts/ followed by 11 characters.
- Paste it. Paste into the box above. The Paste button fills it in and starts the search.
- Pick the quality. Choose a Video + audio option for a normal playable file, or Audio only for the sound.
How a Short file differs from a normal video
Shorts are 9:16 vertical clips, usually 1080 x 1920. Most run under a minute, and YouTube now allows up to three minutes. The file we give you keeps that shape, so it opens in your gallery or in a video editor without black bars.
Link formats that work
- youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID
- youtu.be/VIDEO_ID
- The same Short opened as youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
- The 11 character video ID on its own
Which quality should you choose?
A Short fills a phone screen, so 1080p looks the sharpest. A 720p file is roughly 40% smaller and looks almost the same on a 6 inch display. If your gallery is filling up, 720p is the sensible pick.
The Video only rows have no sound. If you land on one by accident and the file plays silent, go back and use Video + audio.
Using Shorts you did not make
Re-uploading someone else's Short without permission can bring a copyright claim or a channel strike. Ask the creator, credit them clearly, or use YouTube's own Remix tools. Shorts that use licensed music carry that music in the file, so check the rules before posting anywhere else.
Frequently asked questions
Do you add a watermark to Shorts?
No. You get the file YouTube serves, with nothing added.
Why is my downloaded Short silent?
You probably picked a Video only row. Choose a Video + audio option instead, or add your own sound in an editor.
Can I save only the sound from a Short?
Yes. Use the Audio only group. The files are M4A or Opus at 128 kbps and up.
Is there a limit on how many Shorts I can download?
There is no fixed small limit for normal use. Very fast repeated requests from one connection are slowed down.