Download YouTube Shorts on Android

Save YouTube Shorts on Android with Chrome. Free MP4 beta downloader — public Shorts only.

Save Shorts on Android phones

Open Chrome, visit ReelHox, copy the Shorts link from the YouTube app Share menu, paste, and download MP4.

Files typically land in Downloads and appear in Gallery after a refresh.

Chrome tips

If the file opens instead of saving, tap the menu (⋮) → Downloads to find the MP4, or long-press the download button.

Beta disclaimer

YouTube Shorts support is beta. Public videos only — respect YouTube Terms of Service.

How to

  1. Copy from YouTube app: Share → Copy link on the Short.
  2. Open ReelHox in Chrome: Paste the URL and tap Download.
  3. Save MP4: Choose HD video and confirm the Android download prompt.
  4. Find in Gallery: Open Downloads or Gallery to play the saved Short.

FAQ

Need an APK?

No. Use Chrome and ReelHox in the browser.

Samsung / Xiaomi?

Works on all Android browsers.

Where is the file saved?

Usually the Downloads folder. Check Files or My Files app.

MP3 on Android?

Yes when the MP3 option appears on the result card.

Without login?

Yes. Paste public Shorts URLs only.

Examples

Shorts share link

https://youtube.com/shorts/abc123

From YouTube Android app.