Have you ever come across a YouTube Shorts video that you really liked and wanted to download? Maybe it was a funny clip or a helpful video you wanted to save for later or use on a different platform. Unfortunately, YouTube doesn’t provide a direct download option that would allow you to do so.
But don’t worry – there are plenty of workarounds. This guide will show you various methods to download YouTube shorts directly to your camera roll or gallery on Android, iPhone, or iPad. You will even have the option to choose your preferred resolution or download just the audio part.
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How to Download YouTube Shorts on PC
Downloading YouTube Shorts on your PC is simple and doesn’t require you to install any extra extensions or software. Thanks to several online tools, you can quickly save your favorite Shorts in HD quality. One of the most popular websites for this is Y2Meta.tube.
It lets you choose from multiple resolution options, including 1080p HD and 720p. Additionally, If you’re only interested in the audio, the website also lets you download it separately in various quality options. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Open YouTube on your browser and find the Short you want to download.
- Click on the video and copy its URL from the address bar. Alternatively, you can click on the Share button below the video and then copy the link from the pop-up box.
- Now visit the YouTube Shorts Downloader – Y2Meta.tube website.
- Paste the copied link into the input field and tap Start button.
- Next, select the resolution you want and click the Convert button. Wait for it to process the video.
- Once the video is processed, click the Download button and the file will save to your computer.
That’s it! You can now enjoy the YouTube Short anytime, even without an internet connection. As this method only requires a browser and an online tool, you can easily use it on other devices too, like your iPhone or Android.
How to Download YouTube Shorts on iPhone
If you want to download YouTube shorts frequently, you can install a dedicated app for this task. While there are many apps available on the App Store, most are either paid or limit how many videos you can download.
Luckily, there is an app called Video Master that stands out from the crowd. This app doesn’t have download limits. It even provides multiple server options so you can pick the fastest or most reliable one for your needs. Here are the steps you need to follow:
- Download and install the Video Master app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Open the YouTube app and go to the Short you want to download.
- Tap the Share button and select Copy Link.
- Now open the downloader app and paste the copied link in the search bar.
- The app will display multiple server options for downloading the video. Choose any server you prefer. If one doesn’t work, you can try another.
- Tap Download and wait for the file to download. The video will be saved inside the app.
- To move the video to the Photos app, go to the Downloads section within the app and tap the i (info) icon next to the video.
- Tap the Share icon (a square with an upward arrow) and select Save Video from the Share Sheet. Voila!
How to Download YouTube Shorts on Android
Android offers several apps on the Play Store that claim to download YouTube Shorts in HD quality. One such option is an app called Shorts Saver. This app does its job pretty well.
All you need to do is paste the URL of the YouTube Short you want to download and the app takes care of the rest. The steps are quite similar to the process on iPhone.
- Open the YouTube app on your Android phone.
- Find and open the shorts you want to download.
- Tap Share and then Copy link. This will copy the video link to your clipboard.
- Now download and install the Shorts Saver app from Play Store.
- Launch the app once it is installed successfully. For the first time, you will be asked to allow it to access storage on your device.
- Paste the video link in the given field and tap the Download icon.
- Wait for it to download the video. It will be saved to your gallery or you can find it via file manager at /Internal Storage/Movies
FAQs
YouTube Premium allows you to save videos for offline viewing within the app. But these videos can’t be accessed outside the YouTube app.
If you want to download YouTube Shorts for personal use only, then it is usually fine. However, sharing or distributing them without permission can violate copyright laws.
The maximum resolution depends on the quality of the original video uploaded. Most YouTube Shorts can be downloaded in resolutions up to 1080p HD if available.
Final words
YouTube doesn’t offer a built-in option to download shorts video, however, there are always some third-party tools that comes to your rescue. With these methods, you will be able to save YouTube shorts to your device in full HD quality. If you have any suggestions for this article, feel free to share them in the comments below.
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