How to download YouTube videos
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Copy the link
On the Short, tap the three dots or Share, then Copy link. It looks like youtube.com/shorts/….
- 2
Paste it above
Paste the link in the box at the top of this page and press Download to see every video format.
- 3
Choose and save
Pick a quality and tap Download. The file saves straight to your phone or computer.
What you get
Formats and qualities
Vertical MP4 in up to 1080p with sound, or the audio as MP3.
- MP4
- MP3
- 1080p
Shorts are regular YouTube videos in a vertical frame, so you get the same quality options as any upload, usually up to 1080×1920.
Paste the /shorts/ link directly; there is no need to convert it into a watch link first.
Save it on any device
iPhone and iPad
- Paste the YouTube link in Safari or any browser.
- Tap Download next to the quality you want.
- In Files, tap the MP4, then Share and Save Video.
Android
- Paste the YouTube link in Chrome or any browser.
- Tap Download next to the quality you want.
- The MP4 lands in Downloads and shows up in your gallery.
Windows, Mac and Linux
- Copy the link from the address bar or the Share button.
- Paste it in the box at the top of this page.
- Click Download. The MP4 saves to Downloads.
Troubleshooting and safety
The download doesn’t work. What can I do?
Check that the video plays for everyone: private posts, age-restricted content and anything that needs you to sign in can’t be downloaded, and FetchBolt tells you if a video was removed or is region-locked. Copy the link with the app’s Share button and paste it on its own. If YouTube is limiting traffic for a moment, wait a minute and try again. Large files take longer to prepare, and the button shows the progress while they do.
Is FetchBolt safe to use?
FetchBolt runs in your browser: no app, no extension and no sign-up, and it never asks for your YouTube password. Files use temporary storage for preparation and delivery; hosting backups may retain copies. We don’t keep a download history. Our Privacy Policy explains cleanup and backups. The only buttons that download anything are the ones in the FetchBolt card, next to each quality.
Step-by-step guides
YouTube Shorts Downloader FAQ
Do Shorts keep their vertical format?
Yes. The file is the original 9:16 video, not cropped or letterboxed.
Can I get just the sound from a Short?
Yes. After pasting the link, switch to the Audio tab and download it as MP3 or M4A.
Does it work in the YouTube app on iPhone?
Copy the link from the app, open FetchBolt in Safari and paste it. The file saves to Downloads in the Files app, and you can move it to Photos from there.
Is FetchBolt free?
Yes. FetchBolt is free to use with no sign-up and no download limits for normal use. It’s supported by ads.
Do I need to install anything?
No. FetchBolt runs in your browser on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux.
Do you keep the videos I download?
We store files temporarily to prepare and deliver downloads. Uncollected ready files expire after 10 minutes, while active transfers may continue longer. Hosting backups may retain copies after cleanup. We don’t keep a download history. See our Privacy Policy for details.
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