The expression refers to the action of acquiring video clips from the YouTube Shorts platform using a specific tool or method, often involving a third-party application or website designated “yts1.” This typically entails saving a shortened video file to a user’s local storage device, enabling offline viewing and potential redistribution. For example, a user might employ the designated tool to store entertaining or informative short-form content for later access without an internet connection.
The ability to save these short videos offers several advantages, including the conservation of mobile data, enabling viewing in environments with limited connectivity, and creating personal archives of preferred content. Historically, the desire to retain online media has driven the development of numerous tools and techniques for capturing streaming video, adapting to evolving platform restrictions and user requirements.