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Save YouTube Shorts in Their Original Portrait Format

Choose a source-published 9:16 resolution when available and keep the Short's portrait framing on a phone or tablet.

1Enter YouTube Video URL

Tip: Type ytmetadata.com/ in front of any YouTube link in your address bar to download instantly.

Native Vertical Format No Watermark Added Instant Mobile Download

Keep the original vertical framing of YouTube Shorts

Some Shorts are delivered as separate adaptive video and audio representations, so the service may need to combine those tracks into one downloadable MP4 or WebM. The final container and codecs determine playback support; H.264/AAC MP4 is widely recognized on phones, while VP9 or AV1 support varies. No watermark is added by this workflow, but an existing watermark embedded in the creator's video remains part of the source. Check the format list for portrait resolution and allow larger 1080p files time to transfer over mobile connections.

Shorts are designed for portrait screens, but their actual dimensions and frame rates depend on each creator's upload and the formats YouTube publishes. A common Full HD portrait frame is 1080 by 1920 pixels with a 9:16 aspect ratio. YTMetadata reads the available source tracks and offers real resolutions rather than cropping a landscape video or stretching a lower-resolution file. The selected output retains the source's encoded picture, frame rate, and audio when the available streams can be muxed without re-encoding.

3 Simple Steps

01

Copy the link

Open the video, tap Share → Copy link. Desktop users can just grab it from the address bar.

02

Paste it above

Drop the URL into the box and press Download. We read the available formats straight from the source.

03

Pick and save

Choose a resolution or an audio format. The file streams to your device and the name is set for you.

Tools built around the source video

No account, no extension, no watermark. Paste a link and the file is yours.

MP4 & WebM Up to 4K / 60fps MP3 & M4A Thumbnails Nothing stored

Every quality, mirrored

We surface exactly what the source exposes — 144p through 4K, 60fps included. Nothing is upscaled and nothing is re-encoded.

Streams in seconds

No queues, no waiting for a render to finish. The file is piped from the host to your browser as it arrives.

Nothing is stored

No accounts, no database of downloads, no re-hosting. Media is processed transiently and discarded the moment your transfer ends.

Works everywhere

Desktop, phone, tablet. The same link works in any modern browser, and every download works on any device.

Frequently asked questions

Will the downloader crop or rotate a landscape video into a Short?

No. It keeps the source orientation, including a 9:16 portrait frame when that format is published, and does not crop or upscale a landscape video.

Can I download a Short with its original audio?

When audio is available, the selected audio and video representations can be combined into one file. Codec availability and compatibility depend on the source and chosen container.

Does downloading remove an existing watermark?

No watermark is added by the download process, but any logo or watermark already encoded into the original Short remains in the downloaded picture.

What resolution is a Full HD vertical Short?

A common Full HD portrait frame is 1080 × 1920 pixels, equivalent to a 9:16 aspect ratio. The actual available resolution depends on the uploaded video and source formats.

Every option the source provides

Available formats vary per video and region. We list exactly what is on offer for the link you paste.

Video

  • MP4 (H.264 + AAC)
  • MP4 (AV1)
  • WebM (VP9 + Opus)
  • 4K · 2160p
  • Full HD · 1080p
  • HD · 720p
  • SD · 480p / 360p / 240p / 144p

Audio

  • MP3 (transcoded)
  • M4A (AAC)
  • Opus / WebM
  • Original bitrate
  • Up to 256 kbps

Images

  • Max resolution thumbnail
  • Standard thumbnail
  • JPEG
  • No re-encoding