How to Download YouTube Shorts
1
Copy the Shorts link
Use Share → Copy Link from the YouTube app for any Short.
2
Paste Shorts URL into VidMick
Paste a link in the format youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID.
3
Get formats and download
Choose quality and save the Short directly to your device.
Download YouTube Shorts on Android
Copy the Shorts link in the YouTube app, open Chrome on Android, go to vidmick.com/youtube-shorts-downloader, paste the URL, and download. The file is usually saved in your Downloads folder.
Download YouTube Shorts on iPhone
Copy the Shorts link, open Safari and load VidMick, paste and fetch formats, then long-press Download and choose Download Linked File to save in Files.
Why Download YouTube Shorts?
- Save trending Shorts for offline viewing.
- Keep personal references and inspiration clips.
- Archive Shorts before they are removed.
- Share clips locally with friends where appropriate.