1. use capsai’s web downloader
   visit https://capsai.co/, paste your YouTube Short URL, select download video, and choose the highest available quality. capsai processes the clip server‑side and gives you a direct mp4 link - no app required.
   
   
2. try ssyoutube’s online tool
   go to https://ssyoutube.com/shorts-download, enter the Short’s link, select “mp4 hd” or “mp4 sd,” and click download. files save straight to your browser’s downloads folder.
   
   
3. use savefrom.net for quick saves
   open https://en.savefrom.net/99/, paste the Short URL into the field, wait for the preview, then choose “download” under the format you prefer. minimal interface and no sign‑up.
   
   
4. leverage y2mate’s browser service
   navigate to https://www.y2mate.guru, paste your YouTube Short link, click start, then select “download video” in your chosen resolution. you can also extract audio by picking “mp3.”
   
   
5. access an invidious instance
   visit an invidious mirror like https://yewtu.be or https://yewtu.club, append /api/v1/videos/[videoID]/streams to the URL structure, then copy the direct mp4 stream link into your browser to download.
   
   
6. use oploader.net’s shortcut
   go to https://oploader.net, paste the Short link, select “video” or “audio,” and wait for the extractor to generate a direct download button - no extensions needed.
   
   
7. employ clipconverter.cc
   open https://www.clipconverter.cc, paste the Short’s URL, choose “convert to mp4,” hit start, and then download. clipconverter also offers basic trimming before conversion.
   
   
8. bookmark a universal downloader bookmarklet
   create a bookmark with this JavaScript snippet as its URL:

javascript:(function(){window.location.href='https://ssyoutube.com/shorts-download?url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href);})();