Shorts save as full-quality vertical MP4s. Copy the link from the Share menu and paste it here.
Step by step
- 1Open the Short you want to save and copy its link from the Share menu.
- 2Paste the link into the box above, or tap Paste if it's already on your clipboard.
- 3Tap Save video. vidsave fetches the video and converts it to MP4, usually in a few seconds.
- 4Tap Download MP4 to save the file to your phone or computer.
Where to find the link
In the YouTube app
- While the Short is playing, tap Share (the arrow on the right).
- Tap Copy link.
On a computer
- Copy the youtube.com/shorts/… address from the address bar.
Links that work
youtube.com/shorts/…youtu.be/…
Good to know
- Shorts keep their vertical 9:16 shape, so they're ready to share in Stories or Reels.
- Quality goes up to 1080p, depending on what the creator uploaded.
- Every download is an MP4 file up to 500 MB, which plays on any phone or computer.
Questions
Will the Short have sound?
- Yes. Audio and video are combined into a single MP4.
Is vidsave free?
- Yes. There's no sign-up, no app to install and no watermark added by vidsave.
Where does the downloaded file go?
- Your browser saves it like any other download: the Downloads folder on a computer, Files on iPhone (Downloads folder) and the Downloads folder or Files app on Android. From there you can move it to your camera roll or gallery.
Is it legal to download videos?
- It depends on the video and where you live. Downloading your own uploads, or videos the creator lets you reuse, is generally fine. Re-uploading other people's videos without permission usually isn't. When in doubt, ask the creator.