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How to Download YouTube Shorts to MP4 — Complete Guide

YouTube Shorts are short vertical videos (up to 60 seconds) that have taken over the platform. But what if you want to save your favorite Shorts for offline viewing? This guide shows you exactly how to download YouTube Shorts to MP4 on any device — phone, tablet, or computer.

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What Are YouTube Shorts?

YouTube Shorts are vertical videos up to 60 seconds long, designed for quick, mobile-first viewing. They appear in the Shorts shelf on YouTube and use a dedicated vertical player. Unlike regular YouTube videos, Shorts are in 9:16 aspect ratio and are optimized for phone screens.

How to Download YouTube Shorts to MP4

Step 1: Get the Shorts URL

Open the YouTube Shorts video you want to download. Tap the Share button (arrow icon) and select Copy Link. The URL will look like https://youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID.

Step 2: Use Our Shorts Downloader

Visit our YouTube Shorts Downloader page. Paste the Shorts URL into the input field and click Convert. Our tool automatically detects Shorts and processes them in their native vertical format.

Step 3: Download the MP4

Select your preferred quality — 720p or 1080p are recommended for Shorts since they are short videos. Click Download and save the MP4 to your device.

Download Shorts on Different Devices

On iPhone

Open Safari, go to our Shorts downloader, paste the URL, and tap Download. The MP4 saves to your Files app. You can then save it to your Camera Roll by tapping Share → Save Video.

On Android

Open Chrome, visit our Shorts downloader, paste the URL, and tap Download. The file saves to your Downloads folder and appears in your Gallery app.

On Computer

Open any browser, paste the Shorts URL into our converter, and click Download. The MP4 file saves to your Downloads folder.

Tips for Downloading YouTube Shorts

  • Quality: Shorts are uploaded in vertical 1080p at most, so 1080p is the maximum quality you can expect.
  • File size: Since Shorts are under 60 seconds, MP4 files are typically 5–20 MB.
  • Format: Downloaded Shorts are standard MP4 files that play in any video player.
  • Watermark-free: Our converter downloads the original video without any added watermarks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I download YouTube Shorts without an app?

Yes. Our online converter works in any browser — no app installation required. Just paste the Shorts URL and download.

Are downloaded Shorts in vertical format?

Yes. Shorts are downloaded in their original 9:16 vertical aspect ratio, just as they appear on YouTube.

Can I download Shorts with audio?

Yes. The MP4 includes both video and audio. If you want audio only, use our YouTube to MP3 converter with the Shorts URL.

Is it legal to download YouTube Shorts?

Downloading Shorts for personal offline viewing is generally acceptable. Do not reupload or redistribute copyrighted content without permission from the creator.

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