YouTube Shorts Downloader
Paste any YouTube Shorts link — /shorts/ URLs, youtu.be links, app share links — and save the Short as MP4 with a direct download link.
- Every Shorts Link Format
- Real MP4 Downloads
- Pick Your Quality
- Title And Metadata Included
- Idempotent, Fair Billing
- Agent-Ready Workflow
Input
Output
Run the tool to see the result here.
Features
What this YouTube Shorts downloader does and how it fits repurposing, research, and archiving workflows.
Every Shorts Link Format
youtube.com/shorts/ links, youtu.be short links, app share links, even a standard watch URL pointing at a Short — paste whatever the YouTube app or your browser gives you and it resolves.
Real MP4 Downloads
The downloader returns an actual MP4 video link you can open and save — with the format, quality, and file size reported in the response before you commit the download.
Pick Your Quality
Choose from 144p, 240p, 360p, 480p, or 720p before running. Take 720p for the sharpest picture this downloader offers, or a lighter tier for quick sharing — the response confirms exactly what you received.
Title And Metadata Included
Every download returns the video's title, duration, video ID, and size in MB alongside the file link — enough to file the Short into a library or log it into a workflow without a second lookup.
Idempotent, Fair Billing
Downloads are metered operations protected by an idempotency key: a network retry after an interrupted response does not create a second billable download of the same Short.
Agent-Ready Workflow
This page calls the same POST /v1/youtube/video/download endpoint your agents use. Start with manual downloads here, then move to the API variant or the one-prompt agent install without changing tools.
How to use
Follow these steps to download a YouTube Short: copy the link, pick quality, run the download, and save the MP4.
Create A Free Account
Sign in or create a free AgentBody account. The account unlocks the download and carries the credit cost — no YouTube login is involved.
Copy The Shorts Link
Open the Short and tap Share → Copy link in the app, or copy the youtube.com/shorts/ URL from your browser. youtu.be links work too.
Paste And Pick Quality
Paste the link into the form and choose a quality — 144p up to 720p. Higher settings give a sharper picture; lower settings give a smaller file.
Run The Download
Click Run. The request goes to POST /v1/youtube/video/download and returns the direct video link with title, duration, format, and size.
Save The MP4
Open the returned video URL and save the MP4 to your device — camera roll on mobile, downloads folder on desktop.
Scale It When Ready
When manual downloads are not enough, switch to the YouTube Shorts Downloader API or install the agent skill — the endpoint and output stay the same.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download YouTube Shorts?
Create or sign in to a free AgentBody account, copy the Short's link (Share → Copy link), paste it into the form, pick a quality from 144p to 720p, and click Run. The response returns a direct MP4 link with the title and file size — open it and save.
Is this a free YouTube Shorts downloader?
The downloader runs in your browser with a free AgentBody account, and each download draws on your account's credits. Downloads are metered operations — pricing is governed by the gateway and visible in the console, not promised as unlimited-free on this page.
What quality can I download Shorts in?
This downloader saves MP4 files from 144p up to 720p — 720p is the highest tier the endpoint offers. Pick the quality before running; the response reports the exact quality and size you received.
Is there a YouTube Shorts downloader 4K or 1080p option?
No — the quality options top out at 720p. Shorts are vertical short-form video; 720p already covers the vertical HD frame. There is no 1080p or 4K tier on this endpoint.
Does the downloaded Short have a watermark?
The MP4 you receive is the standard video file the operation produces — this tool adds no watermark or branding on top. The format and content type fields confirm a clean MP4.
Is this a YouTube Shorts video downloader that works online?
Yes — it runs entirely in your browser as an online YouTube Shorts downloader. No app, no extension: paste the Shorts link, pick a quality, run, and save the MP4. It works the same on desktop and mobile.
Is the YouTube Shorts downloader free to use?
The downloader is free to start: sign in with a free AgentBody account and each download runs on your account's credits. Downloads are metered operations — pricing is governed by the gateway and visible in the console, not promised as unlimited-free here.
Can I get YouTube Shorts downloads without watermark for free?
The MP4 this tool returns is the standard file the operation produces — no watermark or branding is added on top. Whether you can reuse a Short publicly depends on the creator's rights, not on the file itself.
Which Shorts link formats work?
youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID links, youtu.be short links, the YouTube app's share links, and standard watch URLs pointing at a Short — all resolve through the same request.