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YouTube Shorts Link Converter Online – Free & Fast

YouTube Shorts Link Converter

Turn /shorts/ links into regular /watch?v= videos instantly.

Auto-converts as you type.

Why Convert YouTube Shorts Links?

YouTube Shorts are great for quick entertainment, but their unique link structure (`youtube.com/shorts/`) creates headaches for creators, developers, and playlist curators. Our **Shorts to Normal Converter** solves this instantly.

Fix Playlists

Shorts links often fail when added to standard playlists. Converting them fixes the "Video Unavailable" error.

Enable Embeds

You cannot easily embed a Short on a website. Converting it to a standard video link allows full embedding support.

Player Controls

Watch Shorts with the full YouTube player features: scrubbing, speed control, and quality settings.

The Problem with "/shorts/" URLs

When you open a Short on YouTube, the URL in your browser bar looks like this: youtube.com/shorts/dQw4w9WgXcQ. This triggers YouTube's vertical, TikTok-style player interface.

While this interface is good for scrolling, it lacks key features:

  • No Seek Bar: You often can't rewind or fast-forward easily on desktop.
  • Limited Volume Control: The audio options are simplified.
  • Incompatible: Many 3rd party tools, Discord bots, and website widgets do not recognize the `/shorts/` URL format.

How Our Tool Works

This tool is a simple but powerful string manipulator. It extracts the unique Video ID (the 11 characters after `/shorts/`) and reconstructs the URL into the standard format: youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID.

It also generates the Embed URL needed for developers (youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID) and fetches the thumbnail preview so you can confirm you have the right video.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The video file itself remains exactly the same. We are simply changing the "link format" used to access it, which forces YouTube to load the standard video player instead of the Shorts player.

Yes, completely free. You can convert unlimited links.

No. This tool is strictly a Link Converter. It helps with formatting URLs for playlists and embedding, but it does not download copyrighted video files.