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YouTube Shorts to Normal Video Link Converter

Shorts open in a vertical, swipe-based player that hides useful controls. Converting a Shorts link to a regular watch link opens the same video in the standard player, where you can scrub the timeline, change playback speed, loop, read the full description and use keyboard shortcuts.

How to use the shorts link converter

  1. 1Paste a youtube.com/shorts/ link.
  2. 2Copy or open the converted watch link.

Examples

  • Shorts link: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID

How it works

Shorts and regular videos share the same 11-character ID. The tool extracts it and builds a youtube.com/watch?v= link. It works offline in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

Does converting a Short change its views or monetization?

No. It's the same video; the link only changes which player opens it.

Can I convert a normal video into a Short?

No — whether a video is a Short is decided when it's uploaded (vertical or square, up to three minutes).