SaveTheClip
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YouTube Shorts downloader

Copy the link of a YouTube Short, paste it above and download it as a vertical MP4, ready to watch offline or share.

Format

Fast & 100% free

How to use the YouTube Shorts downloader?

You can download videos on Android, iPhone, Windows, macOS, or Linux. Paste a link, pick MP4, WebM, MP3, M4A, or WAV, and save — the process is instant and 100% free!

  1. Step 1
    Video page URLShare
    Copy link

    Copy the video link

    Open the video on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, or any supported site. Tap Share or copy the address from your browser, then choose "Copy link".

    Copy link

  2. Step 2
    https://x.com/user/status/…
    Paste & Go

    Paste into the input field

    Open SaveTheClip at savetheclip.app, paste the URL into the download box at the top, and click "Fetch" to load available formats.

    Process link

  3. Step 3
    1080p Full HD
    Audio MP3 (320k)

    Download in your format

    Choose MP4 (default), WebM, MP3, M4A, or WAV. For video, pick a quality and leave sound on or off, then click Download. Your file saves straight to your device.

    Save file

Compatible across all platforms: iPhone, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, iPadOS

100% Free • No Limits

Save Shorts in their original vertical format

Shorts links look like youtube.com/shorts/ followed by an ID. Paste that link and SaveTheClip downloads the Short in its native 9:16 format, at the highest resolution available.

Grab the sound from a Short

Want the audio from a trending Short? Choose MP3 instead of MP4 and only the soundtrack is saved.

YouTube Shorts downloader FAQ

How do I copy a YouTube Shorts link?

Tap the Share button on the Short, choose Copy link, then paste it into SaveTheClip.

Will the Short keep its vertical format?

Yes. Shorts are downloaded in the same aspect ratio they were uploaded in.