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YouTube Shorts downloader

Save YouTube Shorts as MP4 when YouTube terms and your rights allow. Paste a Shorts link from Share → Copy link — we analyze formats and download straight to your phone or desktop.

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In the YouTube app: open the Short → Share → Copy link. URLs look like youtube.com/shorts/…. Watch and youtu.be links for the same Short work too.

Link-based video tools may analyze or prepare files on our servers when you start a job. Thumbnail downloads use public preview URLs in your browser. Only process content you are allowed to save — see our privacy policy.

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Steps

How to use this tool

Four quick steps — same pattern on every live tool page.

  1. 01

    Copy Shorts link

    In YouTube: open the Short → Share → Copy link (youtube.com/shorts/…).

  2. 02

    Paste & analyze

    Shorts, watch, and youtu.be URLs for the same video all work.

  3. 03

    Pick quality

    Vertical Shorts are usually 720p or 1080p — choose what you need.

  4. 04

    Download MP4

    MP4 saves to your Downloads folder automatically.

Trust

Why use Peraspera Tools

  • Clear steps

    Status messages so you know the tool is working.

  • Mobile-friendly

    Saves to your default Downloads folder — no folder picker.

  • Responsible

    Only download or extract content you are allowed to save and reuse.

Use cases

Good for

  • Your Shorts

    Back up vertical videos you published.

  • Edit offline

    Pull your Short into an editor without re-recording.

  • Cross-post prep

    Review your Short before repurposing elsewhere.

Details

What this tool does

  • Built for youtube.com/shorts/ URLs
  • Also accepts watch?v= and youtu.be for the same Short
  • Same HD merge engine as our main YouTube downloader
  • Mobile-friendly Downloads folder save

This page targets “YouTube Shorts downloader” and “download YouTube Shorts MP4” searches. Shorts use the same yt-dlp pipeline as long-form YouTube — vertical 9:16 video, often under 60 seconds.

Need long videos or live replays? Use our standard YouTube video downloader page linked below.

Overview

What this video tool does

Written for real search intent — download, convert, trim, captions, thumbnails, or keywords by platform.

Free YouTube Shorts downloader — paste a Shorts link (youtube.com/shorts/…), analyze vertical MP4 qualities, and save to your Downloads folder on iPhone, Android, or desktop when YouTube terms and your rights allow. Watch and youtu.be URLs for the same Short work too.

Answers

FAQ

How do I download a YouTube Short?
Copy the Shorts link, paste it here, click Analyze, pick a quality, then Download. The MP4 goes to your Downloads folder.
Does a watch?v= link work for Shorts?
Yes — if the video is a Short, watch and youtu.be links analyze the same way. Shorts links are easiest to copy from the Share menu.
Why is there no 4K option?
Shorts are usually served at 720p or 1080p vertical. We list what YouTube actually provides for that Short.
How to copy a YouTube Shorts link on mobile?
Tap Share on the Short, then Copy link. Paste the full URL here — it should include /shorts/ in the path.
Can I download someone else's Short?
Only when you have rights to save that content. Respect YouTube Terms of Service and copyright.