YouTube Shorts downloader
Paste a Shorts link and save the vertical video as MP4, or keep the sound as MP3. Free, no app needed.
How to download YouTube Shorts
- 01
Copy the Shorts link
Tap Share → Copy link on the Short.
- 02
Paste it here
Paste the link into the box above and press Download.
- 03
Save MP4 or MP3
Pick a size for the video, or MP3 for the audio.
Save Shorts in their original vertical format
YouTube Shorts are up to a few minutes long and filmed in 9:16. ClipNest keeps that format, so the video fills the screen on your phone and can go straight into a TikTok or Reels edit if you made it or have the rights.
Handy for creators
If you post the same clip on several platforms, downloading your own Short is quicker than digging through your camera roll for the exported file. It's also a simple way to back up Shorts before you delete or re-edit them.
Tips
- Links look like
youtube.com/shorts/…; both those and normal watch links work. - Choose MP3 to keep a sound or voice-over.
- For full-length videos, use the YouTube video downloader.
Other short-video tools
The TikTok downloader removes the watermark from TikToks, and the Instagram Reels downloader keeps the original audio. Download only clips you own or may reuse.
Quick facts
- Best quality
- 1080p
- Formats
- MP4, MP3
- Format
- Vertical 9:16
- Price
- Free
YouTube Shorts downloader FAQ
Do Shorts stay vertical?
Yes. You get the original 9:16 video.
Can I download Shorts on iPhone?
Yes. Use Safari; the file goes to Files → Downloads.
Is it free?
Yes. The website allows 60 free downloads per hour.
Do Shorts links and normal links both work?
Yes. Paste either kind.