How to Download Reddit Videos (with Audio)

· 7 min read

Downloading Reddit videos is trickier than expected. Reddit stores video and audio as separate streams — download just the video and you get silence. This guide explains why and how to get complete files.

Why Audio Is Separate

Reddit uses DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming), like YouTube and Netflix, splitting video into multiple quality levels with audio stored separately. Your browser merges them in real-time. There is no single file with both — video at /DASH_720.mp4 and audio at /DASH_audio.mp4 must be downloaded and merged.

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Quality Options

Available: 240p, 360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p depending on original upload and subreddit settings. Reddit GIFs (actually silent video clips) can be downloaded directly without audio issues.

Considerations

Content is user-submitted and copyrighted. Personal viewing is fine; re-uploading without credit may violate copyright. NSFW content may not be available through all tools. Cross-posted videos may need the original post URL.

Key Takeaways

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why no audio in my download?

Reddit stores audio and video separately (DASH streaming). Right-click saving gets only video. Use a Reddit-specific tool that fetches and merges both streams.

Best download quality?

Depends on original upload — usually up to 1080p. Choose highest for best results, lower for smaller files.

Download on phone?

Copy post URL from Reddit app, paste into online downloader in browser. Some third-party Reddit apps have built-in download.

Is downloading Reddit videos legal?

Personal viewing: generally acceptable. Re-uploading or commercial use without permission may violate copyright.