YouTube Shorts Downloader
Save YouTube Shorts as HD MP4 or MP3 on any device. No app, no watermark.
By using ReelNab you agree to the Terms. Download only content you have the right to use.
YouTube has no built-in way to save a Short to your phone. ReelNab downloads Shorts in their original vertical resolution, up to 1080p, as a standard MP4 file that plays everywhere.
Links in the youtube.com/shorts/ID, youtu.be/ID and youtube.com/watch?v=ID formats are all accepted.
How it works
- 1
Copy the Shorts link
Tap Share under the Short and choose Copy link, or copy the URL from the browser.
- 2
Paste it into ReelNab
Press Grab and we read the available qualities.
- 3
Choose quality and save
Pick 1080p, 720p or lower, then download MP4 or MP3.
Why use ReelNab
Full HD
Shorts are saved in the highest resolution YouTube offers, usually 1080p.
Quality selector
Choose a smaller size when you need to save space or data.
MP3 option
Extract the audio of a Short as MP3 in one click.
Any link format
youtube.com/shorts, youtu.be and watch?v= links all work.
No watermark
YouTube does not add watermarks, and neither do we.
Works on mobile
Download Shorts on iPhone and Android from the browser.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download a YouTube Short?
Copy the Short's link, paste it into ReelNab, press Grab and choose the quality. The MP4 downloads to your device.
Can I download YouTube Shorts on iPhone?
Yes. Use Safari on iOS. The file is saved to Files, from where it can be moved to Photos.
What resolution do I get?
Up to 1080p vertical. The quality list shows every resolution YouTube provides for that Short.
Is there a length limit?
Shorts are at most three minutes long, so every Short can be downloaded. Longer regular videos are supported too with a duration cap.
Can I download Shorts as MP3?
Yes. After pressing Grab, click the MP3 button.