YouTube Shorts Downloader
Save any public YouTube Short as an HD MP4 with sound, in one click.
Shorts are YouTube's vertical videos of up to three minutes. Paste a Shorts link here to download it as an MP4 file in the best resolution available, with its sound.
SnapYT can also save just the audio of a Short as MP3, handy for a song or a voice-over you want to keep.
Why use SnapYT?
Up to 1080p HD
Pick the quality you want, from 144p to Full HD 1080p, with the sound included in one MP4 file.
MP4, MP3 and M4A
Save the video, or only the audio as an MP3 for any player, or the original M4A without re-encoding.
No app, no sign-up
No account, no software and no browser extension. Paste a link and download.
Works on every device
iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and tablets: it runs in your browser.
How to use SnapYT
- Copy the Shorts linkOn the Short, tap Share and choose Copy link.
- Paste and downloadPaste the link above and press Download.
- Save the ShortPress the MP4 button to save the video, or MP3 for the sound only.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download YouTube Shorts?
Copy the Short's link from the Share menu, paste it into the box above and press Download, then choose MP4.
Are Shorts downloaded in vertical format?
Yes. The MP4 keeps the original 9:16 vertical format and resolution of the Short, usually 1080×1920.
Do the Shorts have a watermark?
No. You get the video exactly as it was uploaded to YouTube, without any added watermark.
Is SnapYT free?
Yes. There is no account, no app to install and no daily download limit.
Are the files stored on your server?
No. Files are streamed from YouTube through our server to your device as they download and are never saved on disk.
Can I download private, members-only or age-restricted videos?
No. Only public videos can be downloaded. Private, members-only and age-restricted videos need a signed-in YouTube account, so they are not accessible.
Is it legal to download YouTube videos?
Downloading is fine for your own uploads and for videos the creator allows you to save, for example under a Creative Commons licence. For anything else, check the creator's permission and YouTube's terms, and never re-upload other people's videos as your own.