Want to learn how to download your YouTube Shorts to your mobile device and watch later while offline? Read this post
Created just four years ago (September 2020, to be precise), YouTube Shorts have rapidly grown in popularity. The platform now competes with other short video content like Instagram Reels and TikTok.
An average of 2 billion users are estimated to engage with YouTube Shorts every month. Furthermore, the same data source shows YouTube Shorts receive 70 billion daily views on average every day in 2023. That’s huge, isn’t it? 🤔
What about engagement? Users find YouTube shorts nine times more engaging than regular long-form videos. On top of that, they get more likes as well.
Unfortunately, all these vanity metrics won’t make any meaning if you can’t download your favorite YouTube Shorts to your device to watch later. YouTube doesn’t make it easy to do so.
In this post, we will show you how to download a short clip from YouTube with just a few taps of the button on your phone without breaking a sweat. 💪
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What Are YouTube Shorts?
Before 2020, you could only watch long-form videos in landscape mode on YouTube. However, as users’ focus shifted to shorter video formats, YouTube introduced Shorts.
Essentially, YouTube Shorts are short - usually 60 seconds or less - video clips shot in portrait mode. Think of them as the Instagram Reels of YouTube. The only difference is that they are shorter (Reels have a maximum length of 90 seconds).
Here are some of the key features of YouTube Shorts:
- Vertical Format: This makes it easier to view on mobile devices
- 60 Seconds or Less: YouTube Shorts have a maximum length of 60 seconds
- Music and Audio Options: Although optional, background music and b-rolls are often embedded into YouTube Shorts to make them more engaging.
- Short, Engaging Content: Their short nature makes YouTube Shorts a log more engaging than longer video formats
How Are YouTube Shorts Different From Regular YouTube Videos?
Before we show you how to download a short clip from YouTube videos, we thought it wise to explain some of the key differences between Shorts and regular YouTube videos. 😉
You might know them already, so just think of this as a quick refresher:
- Length: While regular YouTube videos have no length restrictions, YouTube Shorts are limited to 60 seconds or less
- Format: Shorts are shot in vertical formats, with an aspect ratio of 9:16. This allows for easy viewing on mobile. Regular videos, on the other hand, are in landscape (horizontal) format.
- Platform: Although regular videos and Shorts can be easily accessed via the YouTube mobile app and a desktop browser, they have their separate platforms. To access all the Short videos, you’d have to click the Shorts icon on the app or browser.
- Purpose: While traditional YouTube videos are great for longer storytelling, Shorts are designed for quick engagement and viral potential.
How to Download YouTube Shorts on Android
Unfortunately, there’s no straightforward way to download YouTube Shorts to your Android device via the app. The best you can do is use a third-party video downloader tool like Submagic. 🧡
To do so, open the YouTube app on your Android device. Then click the Shorts icon to open the YouTube repository of Shorts. After that, navigate to the Shorts you wish to download. Try using the search feature to look for it if you are having trouble finding the clip.
Once you’ve found it, click the Share icon and copy the link.
After copying the link, head to your third-party download tools, such as Submagic’s YouTube downloader. Paste in the copied link, and download the YouTube clip.
And like that, you’ve successfully downloaded a YouTube Short to your Android device.
How to Download YouTube Shorts on iPhone
The process for downloading YouTube Shorts on iPhone is similar to that for Android.
First, you open the YouTube app, click on Shorts, locate the video clip you wish to download, copy the link, and paste it into a third-party download tool.
Easy peasy, lemon squeezy! 😎
How to Use YouTube Studio to Download YouTube Shorts
What if you don’t want to use a third-party download tool but want to download the Shorts directly from YouTube? One easy way to do so is to use YouTube Studio.
However, this method will only work for videos you uploaded to YouTube. This means you can’t use it to download someone else’s video.
To use, open YouTube on your desktop browser, and click the profile icon, followed by YouTube Studio.
Next, click the Content tab followed by Shorts. Find the clip you want to download, click the three-dot icon next to it and download as demonstrated below:
And like that, you’ve successfully downloaded a YouTube Short via YouTube Studio.
(Side note: If you want to find username ideas for your YouTube channel, Submagic can help! 😉 )
How to Use Submagic to Download YouTube Shorts
The Submagic YouTube video downloader tool makes it super easy to download short clips from YouTube. All you have to do is paste the video link into the tool and it handles the rest.
The coolest part is that Submagic is free of watermarks, and you can choose the format you want to save the video.
Did we also mention that you can also convert YouTube to MP3 with Submagic? 🤔
People Also Ask…
How do I download from YouTube Shorts?
Unless you want to download a video clip you uploaded to YouTube yourself, there is no straightforward way to download Shorts from YouTube. Your best bet is to use a third-party download tool like Submagic. Submagic not only allows you to download YouTube Shorts but can also create video descriptions.
How can I save Shorts on YouTube?
If you want to save YouTube Shorts to watch later, you can save them as a playlist and watch later online. To save Shorts to your device, you need a video downloader tool to save them. Try Submagic.
What is the best YouTube Shorts downloader app?
Submagic is the best YouTube Shorts downloader app. It is very easy to use, has no watermarks and supports multiple video formats. The best part is that it is completely free! 🧡
Is it legal to download YouTube Shorts?
Downloading YouTube Shorts is legal, provided you don’t have any plans of using it for commercial purposes or sharing it online without the owners’ permission.
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