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Paste a link and see every available quality in about a second. No queues, no redirects, no fake buttons.
Free YouTube Shorts downloader
YouTube Shorts downloader
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YouTube Shorts downloader
Save Shorts in HD.
Paste a Shorts link to save the vertical video in the best quality YouTube provides — with audio and no extra branding.
We default to the highest MP4 · H.264 option, which plays in QuickTime, Windows Media Player, phones and browsers. If the source has no H.264, choose QuickTime-compatible to convert it. VP9/AV1 needs VLC or a modern browser.
This quality uses VP9/AV1, which QuickTime and Windows Media Player can't play. Pick 1080p or lower for a file that plays everywhere.
This source only has VP9/AV1. We'll convert it to H.264 + AAC for QuickTime — this can take a minute.
By downloading you confirm you have the rights to this content.
About this downloader
Download YouTube Shorts without an app
Shorts links often open in the YouTube app, which makes saving them awkward. VidSaver resolves the public Shorts page and lists the real vertical formats, from 144p up to 4K where the creator uploaded it.
Choose an MP4 · H.264 option for a file that plays in QuickTime, Windows Media Player, phones and browsers. Higher VP9/AV1 resolutions are labelled so you know when VLC is needed.
Why VidSaver
Built to feel invisible
No ads in your face, no fake buttons, no 30-second wait. Just a fast tool that does one thing well.
1,000+ sites
YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Vimeo, Reddit and hundreds more — all in one downloader.
No account needed
No sign-up, no email, no app install. We do not build profiles or sell your data.
HD video & audio
Save up to 4K when the source allows it, or pull just the audio as a clean MP3, M4A or Opus file.
How it works
Three steps. That's it.
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Copy the Shorts link
Use Share → Copy link in the YouTube app or the browser address bar.
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Paste it above
VidSaver detects the Shorts URL automatically and reads the video.
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Download the MP4
Pick a quality and save the vertical video to your device.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Can I download YouTube Shorts in HD?
Yes, whenever the creator uploaded an HD master. The list shows every resolution YouTube actually serves.
Do Shorts download with audio?
Yes. VidSaver merges the video and audio streams automatically into one MP4.
Does it work on iPhone?
Yes. Safari saves the file to your Downloads or Files app.
Is there a watermark?
No. VidSaver never adds a watermark to Shorts downloads.
Can I download private Shorts?
No. Only public Shorts can be read.
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