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.
🎬 Download Reddit videos
Download Methods
- Online tools: Paste Reddit post URL, tool merges audio+video server-side via FFmpeg
- Browser extensions: Add download buttons directly to Reddit
- yt-dlp: Command-line, handles merge automatically, supports batch downloads
- Mobile: Copy link from Reddit app, paste into online downloader
Best Tools
- Online (easiest): Our Reddit Downloader — paste URL, click download
- yt-dlp (most powerful): Batch downloads, quality selection, dozens of supported sites
- Extensions (most convenient): One-click from Reddit pages
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
- Reddit DASH streaming = separate audio and video files
- Use dedicated tools that merge automatically
- yt-dlp is most powerful for CLI users
- Respect copyright — personal use only
Related Tools
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.