Download YouTube Shorts for Free
Reclip makes it simple to download any YouTube Short as an MP4. Paste the video URL, hit download, and save the clip to your phone or computer — no extensions, no sign-up, no ads.
How it works
Copy
Open the YouTube Short and copy the share link
Paste
Paste the link into Reclip's Video Downloader input field
Download
Click Download — the MP4 saves directly to your device
Reuse
Repurpose the clip on Instagram Reels, TikTok, or edit it further with Reclip's tools
Why use it
YouTube's mobile app lets you save Shorts to a playlist but not download them as files. Reclip downloads the actual MP4 so you own the file — ideal for content creators who want to repurpose Shorts across platforms, archive clips, or use them as raw footage in another edit.
Supported formats
Supports public YouTube Shorts. Output: MP4.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to get you started fast.
Why can't I download YouTube Shorts natively?
YouTube only allows creators to download their own Shorts via YouTube Studio. For all other public Shorts, a third-party tool like Reclip is required.
How do I download a YouTube Short on my iPhone?
Open the Short in Safari, copy the URL, paste it into Reclip's Video Downloader, and tap Download. The MP4 will save to your Files or Photos app.
How do I download a YouTube Short on Android?
Copy the Short's share link, paste it into Reclip in Chrome or any browser, and tap Download to save the MP4 to your device.
Will the video quality be reduced?
No. Reclip downloads the original file — no re-encoding or quality loss.
Can I download multiple YouTube Shorts?
Yes — paste each URL one at a time into Reclip's downloader and download them individually.
Can I remove captions from a downloaded Short?
Yes. Upload the downloaded MP4 to Reclip's Caption Remover and draw a selection over any text overlay to remove it.