YouTube Shorts to MP4
Free: 3 video downloads a day up to 1080p. Check in for 2 full-quality downloads, or get a pass from $0.99 for unlimited 4K.
A YouTube Short is a vertical 9:16 video, 3 minutes or shorter. Cliplyn saves it as an MP4 with the original audio and does not add a watermark. Free downloads go up to 1080p, 3 a day; 4K is available when YouTube serves it, from $0.99 or a check-in point. The same file limits apply: 30 minutes, 500 MB, and temporary files deleted after 1 hour.
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Choose video quality
Picture and sound are merged when you download the full video. Available qualities depend on what the platform returns.
This quality keeps picture and sound apart. Save the video first, then use Download audio for the matching sound track.
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How to download YouTube Shorts as MP4
- Copy the Shorts link
In the YouTube app or website, open Share on the Short and copy the link. youtube.com/shorts/… and youtu.be links work as copied.
- Paste and extract
Paste the link above and press Extract. Cliplyn reads the vertical file YouTube serves and does not crop 9:16 into 16:9.
- Save the MP4
Pick a resolution and press Download video. The free plan includes up to 1080p, 3 video downloads a day. Cliplyn does not add a watermark.
Shorts vs regular YouTube videos
A Short is vertical, 9:16, and 3 minutes or shorter. A regular YouTube video is usually widescreen and can run up to 30 minutes on this site. Both save as an MP4 with the original audio. The Short stays 9:16: Cliplyn does not crop it or add bars.
The resolution rules match YouTube to MP4. Up to 1080p is included in the 3 free downloads a day. 1440p and 4K show up only when YouTube has them, and they need a check-in point or a pass from $0.99.
Is it legal to download YouTube Shorts?
Only download content you have the right to use. Saving a Short does not give you the rights to it. Download your own Shorts, Shorts you have permission to save, or Shorts whose license allows it. Cliplyn does not support private or members-only videos.
A regular YouTube video uses YouTube to MP4. A TikTok video uses the TikTok downloader. Or start from the YouTube & TikTok video downloader.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my Shorts download vertical?
Because the Short is vertical. YouTube serves it as 9:16, and Cliplyn saves that frame. It does not crop the Short to 16:9 or pad it with bars.
Can I download Shorts on iPhone?
Yes, in Safari or Chrome on the iPhone. Paste the Shorts link, press Extract, and save the MP4. There is no app to install. The file downloads in the browser; Cliplyn does not place it in the Photos app.
Does the Shorts MP4 keep the original sound?
Yes. The saved file is an MP4 with the original audio. Use Download audio if you want only the sound track.