How to Download YouTube Shorts in HD (MP4 or MP3)
Save any public YouTube Short to your phone or PC as an HD MP4, or keep just the audio as MP3. No app, no sign-up, works on iPhone and Android.
Quick answer: copy the Short's link (Share → Copy link), paste it into the YouTube Shorts downloader, pick 1080p or MP3, and tap Save. The file is ready in about 15–30 seconds.
YouTube has no download button for Shorts outside of YouTube Premium, and Premium downloads only work inside the YouTube app. If you want a real MP4 file you can keep, edit or watch offline anywhere, here's how.
Step 1: Copy the Short's link
- Phone: open the Short, tap Share, then Copy link.
- Computer: copy the address bar. It looks like
youtube.com/shorts/abc123XYZ.
Both youtube.com/shorts/... and normal youtube.com/watch?v=... links work.
Step 2: Paste it into SaveAnyReel
Open the YouTube Downloader, paste the link and press the arrow. You'll see the title, the channel, the length and every available quality.
Step 3: Choose MP4 or MP3
| Option | When to pick it |
|---|---|
| 1080p MP4 | Best quality for re-watching or editing |
| 720p MP4 | Smaller file, still sharp on a phone |
| 360p MP4 | Quick sharing on WhatsApp |
| MP3 Audio | Just the sound: music, voice-overs, ringtones |
Tap Save. SaveAnyReel joins the video and audio streams into one MP4 on the server (that's the short "Preparing…" bar you see), then the download starts by itself.
Where does the file go?
- iPhone (Safari): in the Files app → Downloads. Open it, tap Share → Save Video to move it to Photos.
- Android (Chrome): in Downloads, and usually straight in your Gallery.
- PC / Mac: your normal Downloads folder.
Why is my Short only 720p?
Many Shorts are uploaded at 720p. SaveAnyReel shows only the qualities the video actually has, so you never download an upscaled, blurry copy pretending to be 1080p.
Common questions
Is there a limit? No daily limit. To keep things fast for everyone, each visitor can start about 5 downloads per minute.
Do I need an account? No account, no app and no browser extension.
Can I download age-restricted or private Shorts? No. Only public videos can be downloaded.
Use it fairly
Downloading a Short to watch it offline is personal use. Re-uploading someone else's Short as your own breaks YouTube's rules. Always credit the creator.
Download a Short now: YouTube Shorts Downloader →