YouTube Shorts downloader
Save any public YouTube Short as a vertical MP4 with audio intact. Free, instant and works in any mobile or desktop browser.
- No signup
- No watermarks
- MP4 · MP3 · HD
- 1080x1920 MP4
- 720x1280 MP4
- Shorts audio MP3
- No watermark
How to download YouTube Shorts videos
Copy the Shorts link
Tap Share under the Short and choose Copy link, or copy youtube.com/shorts/… from your browser.
Paste it above
Grabnode detects the Shorts URL and fetches the download options automatically.
Save the vertical MP4
Pick the resolution you want and the Short saves straight to your device.
YouTube Shorts quality & format options
| Quality | Format | Notes | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080x1920 | MP4 (H.264) | Native Shorts resolution | Free |
| 720x1280 | MP4 (H.264) | Lighter file, faster on mobile data | Free |
| 480x854 | MP4 (H.264) | Fallback for low-bandwidth saves | Free |
| Highest source variant | MP4 VP9/AV1 | Top rendition when YouTube publishes one | Pro |
| Audio only | MP3 up to 320kbps | Just the soundtrack | Free |
What works on YouTube Shorts — and what doesn't
Supported
- Public Shorts from any channel
- youtube.com/shorts/… links and youtu.be short links
- Shorts that also appear as regular watch URLs
- Audio-only extraction from any Short
Not supported
- Private, unlisted-with-login and members-only Shorts
- Age-restricted Shorts requiring a signed-in account
- Shorts blocked in the region our servers reach from
- Shorts removed by the creator or by YouTube
YouTube Shorts downloads on every device
iPhone & iPad
- 1.Tap Share under the Short and choose Copy link.
- 2.Paste into grabnode.app in Safari.
- 3.Tap Download, then move the MP4 from Files to Photos.
Android
- 1.Tap Share, then Copy link.
- 2.Paste into grabnode.app in Chrome.
- 3.Tap Download — the Short saves to your gallery.
Desktop browser
- 1.Copy the youtube.com/shorts URL from the address bar.
- 2.Paste it into Grabnode.
- 3.Click a resolution to save the vertical MP4.
YouTube Shorts downloader FAQ
How do I download a YouTube Short?
Tap Share under the Short, choose Copy link, then paste it above. Grabnode returns the vertical MP4 in its native resolution.
Can I download a Short without the app?
Yes. Open the Short in your mobile browser, copy the URL from the address bar and paste it here — the YouTube app is not required.
What resolution do Shorts download in?
Most Shorts are published at 1080x1920. Older or re-uploaded Shorts may only offer 720x1280.
Does the download keep the original audio?
Yes. The MP4 includes the soundtrack, and an MP3 option is also listed if you only want the audio.
Can I remove the YouTube Shorts watermark?
There is no YouTube watermark on the file. If the creator uploaded a clip that already carried a TikTok or Instagram watermark, that is part of the video itself.
Do Shorts playlists work?
Paste a Shorts playlist URL and Grabnode lists the videos it can reach so you can save them individually.
Why does a Short fail to download?
The most common causes are an age restriction, a private or unlisted upload, or a regional block. If you cannot watch it logged out, Grabnode cannot fetch it.
Is it OK to download Shorts?
Save your own Shorts freely. For other creators, ask permission — reposting their Shorts breaches YouTube's Terms of Service.