YouTube Shorts Downloader

Download a public YouTube Short as MP4 or save its audio as MP3. Paste the Shorts link and save the prepared file on your phone or computer.

Supports youtube.com, youtu.be and Shorts links.

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YouTube downloader & converter

Y2Mate prepares YouTube videos in MP4 and extracts audio in MP3. Paste a video link, select a format, and save the prepared file directly from your browser.

How to download a YouTube video

  1. Copy the link to a public YouTube video or Short.

  2. Paste the link above, choose MP4 or MP3, and start the download.

  3. Wait for your file to be prepared, then save it to your device.

Made for video and audio

  • MP4 videos

    Save a video with sound. Choose a maximum resolution of 360p, 720p or 1080p, or use the best available quality.

  • MP3 audio

    Convert the audio of a YouTube video to an MP3 file. Select the MP3 tab before starting.

  • YouTube Shorts

    Use a Shorts link in the same way as a regular YouTube video link.

  • No app to install

    The downloader works in your browser on a phone, tablet or computer.

Save YouTube videos as MP4 or MP3

Download a public YouTube Short as MP4 or save its audio as MP3. Paste the Shorts link and save the prepared file on your phone or computer.

Standard YouTube links, youtu.be links and Shorts links are supported. Video quality depends on the formats available from the source; selecting 1080p sets a maximum, not a guaranteed resolution. Files are prepared temporarily and removed automatically according to the server settings.

Frequently asked questions

Which YouTube links can I use?

Paste a youtube.com/watch link, a youtu.be link, or a YouTube Shorts link. Channel and playlist links are not supported.

How do I download only the audio?

Select MP3 above the input, paste your video link and start. The server prepares an audio file for you.

Why is a video unavailable?

The video may be private, removed, restricted or blocked for the server. YouTube can also ask the server to verify its session.

Where is my downloaded file?

After processing finishes, click the download button. Your browser saves the file in its usual download folder.