YouTube Shorts have become a huge hit and I’m sure you’ve found yourself scrolling through video after video, perhaps losing track of time – don’t worry, you’re not alone. Whether it’s a funny clip, a cool hack, or a recipe for an exciting dish, sometimes you just want to save the video for later use. But how exactly do you do that? That’s where this guide comes in, as we’ll help you download YouTube Shorts on all devices.
Download Shorts with YouTube Premium
Before we get into the specifics, it’s important to know that YouTube’s terms of service prohibit unauthorized downloading of videos. However, there is a legal way around this: YouTube Premium. As a Premium member, you can easily download videos to watch offline. This is the safest method, but it comes with some limitations.
Download on smartphones
- Open the YouTube app on your mobile device.
- If you have already seen the short film, tap the You Button bottom right.
- Click All next to the Story Tab.
- Find the desired short and click on Three-point menu.
- Choose Download video and choose your preferred quality.
Download to PC/Mac
- Go to YouTube.com and click on the Hamburger menu on the left.
- Under the You click on Story.
- Find the desired short and click on Three-point menu.
- Click on the Download video Button.
After downloading, you will find your shorts in the Downloads section. It’s important to note that while these videos will remain forever if you connect to the internet at least once every 30 days, they will only be accessible through the YouTube app. Additionally, if you cancel your subscription, your downloads will be lost.
If you don’t want to spend money on YouTube Premium or want to save Shorts to your device to share on other platforms, third-party tools are an option. However, not all of these tools are the same and some can bring surprises like malware.
We have tested a few and one of the best is SaveTube. The tool allows you to download YouTube Shorts by just pasting the video link. It is quick and easy, but be careful with the pop-ups and ads.
Download on smartphones
- Open the YouTube app on your phone.
- Go to Story Section.
- Find the short film you want to download and open it.
- Click share and tap the Copy link Button.
- Open your browser and go to the SaveTube website.
- Paste the link and select the desired video format.
- Knock Get link.
- On the next page, tap the Download Button.
- After the video has opened in the browser, tap the three-dot menu and select Download.
Download to PC/Mac
- Go to YouTube.com and open the short film you want.
- Click share and copy the link.
- Open a new tab and go to SaveTube. Paste the link and select the format you want.
- Click Get link.
- On the next page, tap the Download Button.
- Once the video opens in a new tab, click on the Three-point menu and met Download.
And there you have it – a complete guide on how to download YouTube Shorts. Whether you’re using YouTube Premium or a third-party tool, there’s a method for everyone. However, if you want to share these downloaded Shorts on other platforms, remember to credit the creators or link to the original video.