YouTube Video & Shorts Downloader
Save Videos & Shorts in HD — With Audio
Paste any YouTube video or Shorts link and download instantly. Full HD quality with audio, no login, free forever.
Download in 3 Taps
No app, no signup, no extension. Works on any device.
Copy the Shorts URL
Open the Short on YouTube, tap Share, then 'Copy Link'. Works on app and browser.
Paste & Extract
Paste the link above. We connect to YouTube's servers and extract the original HD video file.
Download MP4
Click Download. The video saves as an MP4 file — plays anywhere, no special app needed.
What Makes Shorts Different?
YouTube Video & Shorts
- Vertical 9:16 format (mobile-first)
- Up to 60 seconds long
- No native download button
- Swipeable feed like TikTok
- Often with music/effects
Regular YouTube
- Horizontal 16:9 format (desktop)
- No time limit
- Has offline button (Premium only)
- Search-based discovery
- Long-form content
Why SnapDown for YouTube?
YouTube doesn't let you download Shorts. SnapDown does — in HD, for free.
Full HD Quality
Download YouTube videos & Shorts in 1080p, 720p, or 480p. We extract the highest bitrate version available.
Video + Audio
Downloads include full audio — music, voice, sound effects. No silent videos, ever.
Instant Download
Our servers extract the video in seconds. No queues, no email, no waiting rooms.
Any Device
Works on iPhone, Android, iPad, Windows, Mac, Linux. Browser-based — no app to install.
Videos & Shorts
Download regular YouTube videos, Shorts, and music videos. Any length, any format.
Unlimited & Free
No daily limits, no subscription. Download as many videos as you want, completely free.
YouTube Video & Shorts FAQ
Open any video or Short on YouTube, tap Share, then 'Copy Link'. Paste the URL in the box above and click Download. The video (with audio) saves to your device in seconds.
Downloading for personal offline viewing is generally accepted under fair use. However, re-uploading or redistributing someone else's content without permission may violate copyright.
We offer up to 1080p (Full HD) in MP4 format with audio included. Choose from 144p to 1080p depending on the original upload quality.
Yes! All downloads include full audio — music, dialogue, sound effects. We merge video and audio tracks automatically so you never get a silent file.
Yes. Open this page in Safari, paste the URL, and tap Download. Safari will show a download icon in the top-right. The video saves to your Files app.
No. You don't need to be logged in. Just copy the video URL and paste it here. Works with any public YouTube video or Short.
Age-restricted videos may not be downloadable due to YouTube's restrictions. Our tool can only access publicly available content.
Yes! SnapDown supports both regular YouTube videos (any length) and Shorts (60-second vertical videos). Just paste any youtube.com/watch or youtube.com/shorts link.
Common reasons: the video is private, deleted, age-restricted, or region-locked. Also, YouTube occasionally changes their systems, which may cause temporary issues.
Yes. We don't ask for your YouTube login, don't install anything, and don't store your downloads or personal data. Everything is processed temporarily and discarded.