YouTube Shorts are short vertical videos — usually 15 to 60 seconds long — that have become extremely popular. If you want to save a funny Short, a cooking tip, a dance video, or any other Short to your phone or PC, EasyYTDown makes it completely free and easy.
What Are YouTube Shorts?
YouTube Shorts are vertical videos of up to 60 seconds, similar to TikTok and Instagram Reels. They appear in the YouTube Shorts feed and also on individual channel pages. Their URLs look like this:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XXXXXXXXXXX
EasyYTDown fully supports YouTube Shorts URLs — just paste and download.
How to Download a YouTube Short
Step 1: Open the YouTube Short
On desktop: Go to YouTube and open the Short you want to download. The URL in the address bar will contain /shorts/. Copy this URL.
On mobile: Open the YouTube app, find the Short, and tap Share → Copy Link.
Step 2: Go to EasyYTDown
Open EasyYTDown.com in your browser — works on mobile and desktop.
Step 3: Paste the Shorts URL
Paste the copied URL into the input box on EasyYTDown. Tap the Paste button or press Ctrl+V.
Step 4: Select Format and Quality
Choose MP4 for video. Since Shorts are short videos, even 720p quality will result in a small file size.
Step 5: Download
Click Download Now, then click the download button when it appears. Your Short will be saved as an MP4 file — perfect for sharing or offline viewing.
Tips for Downloading YouTube Shorts
- Vertical format: Shorts are vertical (9:16 ratio). They will save as vertical MP4 files, which is perfect for phones.
- Small file size: Since Shorts are short (under 60 seconds), downloads are usually less than 20MB — very fast.
- Share on WhatsApp: Downloaded Shorts are perfect for sharing on WhatsApp, Telegram, or other apps.
- Save funny content: Save trending memes and funny Shorts before they get deleted.
Can I Download YouTube Shorts on My Phone?
Yes! EasyYTDown is fully mobile-friendly. Open it in Chrome or Safari on your Android or iPhone, paste the Shorts URL, and download directly to your phone's storage.
Why Use EasyYTDown for YouTube Shorts?
- ✅ Supports YouTube Shorts URLs (/shorts/)
- ✅ Works on mobile and desktop
- ✅ No watermark on downloaded video
- ✅ No app required
- ✅ Completely free
- ✅ Downloads in seconds (Shorts are short files)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download any YouTube Short?
You can download any public YouTube Short. Private or members-only Shorts cannot be downloaded.
Will the downloaded Short have a watermark?
No. EasyYTDown downloads the original video directly from YouTube without adding any watermarks.
What quality will the downloaded Short be?
YouTube Shorts are typically available in 720p or 1080p. EasyYTDown will download the best available quality.
Can I share the downloaded Short on WhatsApp or Instagram?
Yes — for personal sharing. Do not re-upload others' content to social media as your own, as this violates copyright.
The Short is in vertical format — will it stay vertical?
Yes. The downloaded MP4 file will maintain the original vertical (portrait) format of the Short.