How to Download YouTube Shorts without the YouTube Watermark？
YouTube is now adding a watermark to YouTube Shorts downloaded from the Creator Studio. In this article, I’ll show you how to download your Shorts without the YouTube watermark, allowing you to repurpose your own content freely across any platform and in any way you choose.
- Author: Shine
- Update: May 19, 2025
How to download your Shorts without a YouTube Short watermark
Step 1: Get the Link for Your YouTube Short
You can obtain the link to your YouTube Short by accessing the video through your channel or the YouTube Studio interface.
Open the Content tab, locate the video you need, and hover your mouse over it. You’ll see five buttons: Details, Analytics, Comments, Monetization, and Options.
Click on the three-dot Options icon. From the dropdown menu, select Get shareable link.
The link will automatically be copied to your clipboard and you're ready to move on to the next step.
Step 2: Import Your YouTube Short to a Video Editor
Now that you have your video’s URL, you need to import it into a video editing tool. For this tutorial, we’ll use Kapwing—an online, browser-based video editor that supports URL imports from platforms like YouTube.
Go to Kapwing.com and click Get started. You’ll be prompted to sign in or create an account.
Once you've logged in, click "Create New Project."
Paste your Short's URL into the text bar under the Click to Upload window and import your video.
Step 3: Export and Download Your Video without the YouTube Shorts Watermark
The final step is to download your YouTube Short.
Click the Export Project button in the top-right corner and select your preferred file type and resolution settings.
On the subsequent screen, you’ll be able to download your YouTube Short file without the Shorts watermark. You also have the option to share the video via the generated URL or directly to platforms like TikTok, Twitter, or Facebook.
Another method to avoid the YouTube Shorts watermark is to create your Shorts outside of YouTube. This approach is recommended regardless, as relying solely on YouTube Studio to store your content poses inherent risks. If you lose access to your channel—temporarily or permanently—you could also lose all the content you’ve created.
Instead of keeping everything within YouTube, use a third-party online video editing tool to produce your content. Opt for software that offers its own cloud storage or integrates with your preferred cloud platform, and always ensure you have a local backup of your work.
For more tips and resources for creators, visit our Resource Library or check out our YouTube channel.
