Social Downloader

YouTube Shorts downloader

YouTube Shorts Downloader

Save YouTube Shorts as vertical MP4 videos in the best quality available, or keep just the music as MP3.

Ctrl V anywhere on the page, or drop a link here to load
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  1. Paste the link

    Copy it from the app or browser. The site is recognised as you paste.

  2. Choose what to keep

    Video up to 4K, or audio only as MP3.

  3. Save it

    The file lands in your downloads as soon as it's ready.

On your phone: install this app, then use Share in Instagram, TikTok or YouTube and pick Social Downloader. The video opens here straight away.

About the YouTube Shorts Downloader

Shorts links look like youtube.com/shorts/… and they work here exactly like normal videos. The vertical format is kept, so the file looks right on your phone and is ready to share.

Want the trending sound from a Short? Switch to Audio and download it as MP3.

How to download from YouTube Shorts

  1. 1

    Open the Short and tap Share

    Choose Copy link. In a browser, copy the address that contains /shorts/.

  2. 2

    Paste the link above

    The Short's preview and qualities appear in a moment.

  3. 3

    Download

    Pick a quality (or Audio) and press Download.

Features

  • Keeps the vertical 9:16 format
  • HD quality when available
  • MP3 option for the background sound
  • Works on Android and iPhone browsers

Questions

How do I download a YouTube Short?

Tap Share → Copy link on the Short, paste it in the box above and press Download.

Are Shorts saved with a watermark?

YouTube doesn't add a watermark to Shorts files, so the downloaded video looks like the original.

Can I save just the music from a Short?

Yes. Switch to Audio after pasting the link and download it as MP3 or M4A.

Is it free?

Yes. Social Downloader is free to use, with no sign-up, no ads and no download limit per day beyond a fair-use limit of two downloads at the same time.

Does it work on phones?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and Linux. On Android you can also install it and share links to it straight from other apps.

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