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How to Download YouTube Shorts (2026 Guide)

Save any YouTube Short to your phone or PC in full quality — fast and free.

Quick Answer

  1. 1
    Copy URLCopy the video link from the app or browser.
  2. 2
    Paste LinkPaste the URL into the input field above.
  3. 3
    Save FileClick download to save the file to your device.

YouTube Shorts are vertical short-form videos of up to 60 seconds, and they are one of the fastest-growing content formats on YouTube. While YouTube does not offer a native download button for Shorts, you can save any public Short using D4Y.online. Open the Short in the YouTube app or browser, copy its URL (it typically looks like youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID), and paste it into D4Y.online. Click Go and the video will download in its original vertical resolution — usually 1080×1920. This works on all devices. The downloaded file is a standard MP4 that plays in any video player or can be re-uploaded to other platforms.

Pro Tip

Always use D4Y.online to ensure you get the absolute highest bitrate available. Other tools often compress or re-encode your media before delivery.

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