YouTube Shorts are everywhere — short, addictive vertical videos that you want to save and rewatch. But YouTube does not offer a built-in download button for Shorts. In this guide, you will learn exactly how to download any YouTube Short to your iPhone or Android phone in HD quality.
What Are YouTube Shorts?
YouTube Shorts are vertical videos up to 60 seconds long. Launched as YouTube's answer to TikTok and Instagram Reels, Shorts have become one of the most popular content formats on the platform. They appear in a dedicated Shorts feed and can be swiped through like TikTok.
How to Download YouTube Shorts
Open the YouTube Short
In the YouTube app, find the Short you want to save. Tap the Share button (arrow icon) at the bottom right.
Copy the link
In the share menu, tap "Copy Link". The Short URL will look like: youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID
Open VidSave
Open your browser and go to VidSave Shorts Downloader. Paste the copied URL into the input box.
Download
Tap Download and save the video to your device. The Short is saved as a clean MP4 file without any watermark.
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Download Shorts →Downloading Shorts on iPhone (Safari)
iPhone users need one extra step because Safari handles downloads differently. After clicking the download link on VidSave, tap and hold the download button instead of tapping it normally. From the popup menu, select "Download Linked File". Your Short will save to the Files app under Downloads.
To find your downloaded Shorts later, open the Files app and navigate to Downloads. You can also access recent downloads by tapping the download icon in Safari's address bar.
Downloading Shorts on Android (Chrome)
Android makes it simple. Just tap the download button and the file saves automatically to your Downloads folder. You can find it in your gallery, file manager, or by pulling down the notification shade and tapping the completed download.
Why Download YouTube Shorts?
- Share on other platforms — repost Shorts to Instagram Stories, WhatsApp Status, or Telegram
- Watch offline — save your favourite Shorts for entertainment without internet
- Create compilations — combine multiple Shorts into longer videos using a video editor
- Save before deletion — creators sometimes delete their content, so save what you love
- No watermark — unlike TikTok, VidSave downloads clean files without branding
Can I Download Shorts as MP3 Audio?
Yes. If a Short features a song or sound you want to keep, you can use VidSave YouTube to MP3 converter to extract just the audio. This is great for saving trending sounds, music clips, or funny audio snippets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What quality are downloaded Shorts?
YouTube Shorts are typically uploaded in 1080x1920 resolution (vertical Full HD). VidSave downloads them in the highest quality available, which is usually 1080p.
Do downloaded Shorts have a watermark?
No. VidSave downloads the original video file without any watermarks, logos, or overlays.
Can I download someone else's Shorts?
You can download any public YouTube Short. However, always respect the creator's rights and do not re-upload or monetize their content without permission.
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