YouTube Shorts Downloader

YouTube Shorts Downloader
Save as MP4, Free

Save any YouTube Short to your device in HD quality. No watermark, no sign-up, no app required. Works on iPhone, Android, PC and Mac.

URL Trick: Replace youtube.com/shorts/ with youtubeprint.com/shorts/ for instant download

Paste YouTube Shorts URL

Please enter a valid YouTube Shorts URL.

Fetching Short info...

No watermark

No sign-up

HD quality

100% Free

Quick answer

To save a YouTube Short as MP4, copy its link (youtube.com/shorts/...), paste it above and download. YouTubePrint keeps the vertical 9:16 format with no watermark added, works free in any browser on iPhone or Android, and needs no app or account.

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How to Download YouTube Shorts

3 steps, done in seconds.

STEP 01

Copy the Shorts URL

Open YouTube, find any Short and tap Share then Copy Link, or copy the URL from your browser address bar.

STEP 02

Paste & Fetch

Paste the URL above and click Fetch Short. Available quality options appear in seconds. Or use the URL trick for instant access.

STEP 03

Choose Quality & Download

Select your preferred quality and click Download Short. The MP4 file saves directly to your device.

Convert YouTube Shorts to MP4

Looking for a way to convert a YouTube Short to MP4? You don't need a separate converter, paste the Short's link above and YouTubePrint fetches it, converts it, and saves it as a standard MP4 file in one step, whether you think of it as "downloading" or "converting" a YouTube Short to MP4.

Vertical MP4 Format

Downloads preserve the original 9:16 vertical format of Shorts, perfect for mobile viewing and reposting.

No Watermark Added

Downloaded Shorts contain no watermark from our tool. You get the original video exactly as uploaded.

All Devices Supported

Works on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, any device with a browser. No app installation needed.

Shorts, Reels and TikToks: What Is Actually Different

They look the same on a phone, but they are three separate platforms and a link from one will not work on another. This is what changes when you save each of them.

Platform	Aspect	Watermark on save	Our tool
YouTube Shorts	9:16 vertical	None, we fetch the original	This page
TikTok	9:16 vertical	None, original file	TikTok Downloader
Instagram Reels	9:16 vertical	None, original file	Reels Downloader
Normal YouTube	16:9 landscape	None	YouTube to MP4

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I download a YouTube Short?

Copy the Shorts URL from the YouTube app or browser, paste it into the input above, click Fetch Short, select a quality and click Download. The file saves to your device as MP4.

Can I convert a YouTube Short to MP4?

Yes, every Short you download through YouTubePrint is saved directly as an MP4 file, no separate conversion step needed. Paste the Short's URL, pick a quality, and the MP4 downloads straight to your device.

What is the URL trick for YouTube Shorts?

When viewing a Short in your browser, replace youtube.com with youtubeprint.com in the address bar. So youtube.com/shorts/ABC123 becomes youtubeprint.com/shorts/ABC123 and you land directly on the download page with that Short pre-loaded.

Is there a watermark on downloaded Shorts?

No watermark is added. You get the original video in its full quality, saved clean as an MP4. See our full guide to watermark-free Shorts downloads for details.

Can I download YouTube Shorts on iPhone?

Yes. Open Safari on your iPhone, go to youtubeprint.com/youtube-shorts-downloader, paste the Shorts URL and download. The file saves to the Files app. To move to Camera Roll: open Files, tap and hold the video, choose Save to Photos.

What quality can I download YouTube Shorts?

YouTube Shorts are typically available in 720p or 1080p depending on the creator's upload quality. YouTubePrint always downloads the best available quality. Format options shown will reflect what is actually available for each Short.

Is downloading YouTube Shorts legal?

Downloading for personal offline viewing is generally acceptable. Republishing, reposting or claiming ownership of someone else's content is not permitted. Always respect the original creator's rights.