4 Ways to Download YouTube Shorts

YouTube Shorts, similar to TikTok and Instagram Reels, features attention-grabbing and fun videos. There are numerous reasons why you might want to download YouTube Shorts. For example, you may have deleted the original video from your phone or forgotten your channel password. The good news is that you can download YouTube Shorts videos whether you’re logged into your account or not.

How to Download Videos From YouTube Shorts

1. Download Your Own YouTube Shorts

To download your own YouTube Shorts video, access the YouTube Studio on your PC. Sign in to the YouTube account containing your video. From the left side, click on the Content tab. All your videos, including both regular videos and Shorts, will appear. Hover your mouse over the video you want to download, then click on the three-dot icon. Finally, select Download from the menu.

Tip: This method works for both regular and Shorts videos.

2. Download Others’ Shorts Videos

YouTube provides a native way to download regular videos, which also applies to Shorts videos. Although these videos can be viewed offline, they can only be opened within the YouTube app and cannot be accessed or shared outside of the platform.

While watching a Shorts video, you won’t find a download button. However, there is a workaround that allows you to download and watch Shorts videos offline. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Shorts video you want to download.
2. Tap on the channel name at the bottom of the video. You will be directed to a screen displaying videos published by that channel. Click on the channel name again.
3. Select the Videos tab and locate the Shorts video you want to download. Tap on the three-dot icon next to the video, then choose Download video.

You can also open the Shorts video as a regular YouTube video. Tap on the music icon at the bottom of the Shorts video, then click on the arrow icon next to the video title. The video will open like any other YouTube video. Tap on the Download button below the video. This method is useful when the video is using an original soundtrack, as you will find only one video under the music label.

To view downloaded videos, open the YouTube app, tap on the Library tab at the bottom, then select Downloads. You will find your downloaded videos there.

3. Use YouTube Shorts Downloaders

If you want to download YouTube Shorts videos directly to your phone’s gallery on Android or iPhone, you can rely on YouTube video downloading websites. Dedicated websites allow you to download Shorts videos, while the websites used for regular YouTube videos can also be utilized.

Follow these steps to download YouTube Shorts videos using this method:

1. Open the Shorts video you want to download. Tap on the Share icon and select Copy link from the menu.
2. Open SaveFrom.net in your phone’s or PC’s browser, then paste the copied link into the available box. Tap on the button next to the box.
3. Scroll down and tap on the Download button. If desired, you can change the video resolution by tapping on the arrow next to the download button and selecting the desired resolution.
4. On Android, the video will automatically start downloading and will be saved to your phone’s gallery.
5. On iPhone, tap on the Download button in the pop-up menu to initiate the download. You will find the downloaded video in the Files app. Open the video, tap on the Share button, and then select Save video if you wish to view it using the Apple Photos app.

In addition to the aforementioned website, you can also use the following websites:

• ShortsNoob
• Y2mate
• DDownr
• Shorts Video Downloader

If you encounter any issues while downloading videos on iPhone using the above steps, the Documents by Readdle app can be a useful alternative. Launch the browser within the Documents by Readdle app, open one of the aforementioned websites, paste the video link, and proceed with the download. The downloaded video will appear within the Documents app itself. You can simply drag or move the video to the Photos app.

4. Download YouTube Shorts Using Open-Source Apps

While you can easily install an app from the Play Store or App Store to download Instagram Reels or other videos, the same cannot be done for YouTube Shorts. Fortunately, there are open-source video downloader apps like New Pipe that can be used to download videos from YouTube Shorts.

Follow these steps to download YouTube Shorts using New Pipe:

1. Install the New Pipe APK from the official website. You may need to grant permission to install apps from unknown sources.
2. Once installed, open the app. Tap on the search icon at the top and paste the link to the Shorts video (as shown in step 1 of the previous method). Press the Enter key.
3. The app will load the video. Tap on the Download button below the video and choose the desired parameters. Finally, tap on Ok to start the download.

In Conclusion

These are four easy methods to download YouTube Shorts videos. Keep in mind that video downloading websites may eventually shut down, be abandoned, or face copyright issues in the future. If that happens, you can explore alternative methods to download videos from YouTube Shorts. If you’re interested, discover how to create GIFs from YouTube videos on both mobile devices and PCs.