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Copy the Shorts link
Open the Short on YouTube, tap Share and copy, or copy from the address bar.
YouTube Shorts Downloader
Paste a Shorts link · Auto-parse · Save MP4 or MP3
- YouTube first
- One-click parse
- Completely free
- No install
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Trouble saving videos on your phone?
Step-by-step · iPhone · Android · 360p troubleshooting
How to download YouTube Shorts
Save a Shorts video in three steps
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Paste to auto-parse
Paste a full link into VidPS to start parsing automatically; if nothing happens, tap Parse.
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Pick a format and download
Choose MP4 or MP3 and quality, then click Download to save the file.
Why VidPS
YouTube parsing · Completely free · Video Parse Service engine
One-click parse
Paste a link to parse — no plugins or desktop app. Open vidps.com and go.
VPS-grade engine
Video Parse Service keeps parsers updated. MP4/MP3 options usually appear within seconds.
Free & safe
Free in the browser. No install required. No account needed to try parsing.
Formats & quality
MP3 or MP4 from 360p up to 1080p and 4K when the source provides them.
YouTube optimized
Tuned for YouTube plus stable public links on X, Vimeo, TED, and similar sites.
Works everywhere
Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, and Mac — mobile and desktop browsers.
These sites are also supported
YouTube is preferred; public videos from the following sites are usually also stable to parse, please paste the full video page link
YouTubeXVimeoTEDNiconicoSoundCloudAudio
TikTok, Bilibili, Instagram, and other login-only platforms are not supported
Download YouTube Shorts online
VidPS supports public YouTube Shorts URLs. Paste the link to get vertical MP4 or extract MP3 audio.
Shorts are usually 9:16 HD video — check file size and resolution before downloading.
Shorts are usually short, so parsing is quick. Check file size before downloading on mobile data.
Besides vertical MP4, you can extract MP3 audio from a Short for editing or offline listening.
Paste a YouTube link to get started
Parse failed? Check the FAQ or confirm the link is from a supported site.
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Good to know before you start
Which Shorts URLs work?+
youtube.com/shorts/… and regular watch URLs for public Shorts pages.
Is the video vertical?+
Yes — typically 9:16 MP4 matching the Short.
Can I get MP3 from a Short?+
Yes. Pick MP3 in the audio section after parsing.
Shorts parse failed?+
Confirm the Short is public, not live, and retry on a stable network.
Is downloading Shorts different from regular videos?+
Same steps. Shorts are typically 9:16 vertical — pick MP4 or MP3 after parsing.
Can I download Shorts on iPhone?+
Yes. Paste the Shorts link and download after parsing. If saving fails, follow /help/download-on-iphone with Documents or Safari/Chrome.
Shorts stuck at 360p?+
Low-quality Shorts uploads stay low quality. See /help/why-only-360p for details.
How-to guides
Paste a YouTube link to get started
Parse failed? Check the FAQ or confirm the link is from a supported site.
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