The phrase describes the act of saving short-form video content, originally hosted on the YouTube platform, to a local storage device. This process allows for offline viewing and archiving of such digital material. For example, a user might want to save a particular clip for repeated viewing without consuming data, or for use in a compilation.
The ability to acquire and retain these short videos is often driven by factors such as preserving content that may be subject to removal from the platform, creating personal collections for entertainment or educational purposes, and circumventing the need for a consistent internet connection to access the material. The practice has evolved alongside the increasing popularity of short-form video and the desire for greater control over media consumption.