How to Download Reddit Videos with Audio: 7 Free Downloaders

Simple tricks to save videos from Reddit to your computer, phone, or tablet

Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: January 27, 2023

Using RedditSave

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Using Slide for Reddit Mobile App

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Using SaveVideo Bot

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Using RedditDownloader

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Using Viddit

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Using 4K Video Downloader

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Screen Recording

Do you want to download videos from Reddit so you can watch them offline? Thanks to numerous free Reddit video downloaders, it's a lot easier than you'd think! The quickest way to download Reddit videos with sound is to use a web-based video downloader, and there are plenty to choose from. You can also install a mobile app like Slide for Reddit, the /u/SaveVideo bot, or even a desktop app or Chrome extension. This wikiHow article will teach you the best ways to download videos with sound from Reddit on any device, including on your Android, iPhone, or iPad.

Things You Should Know

If you just want to download a few videos here and there, using a website like RedditSave or Viddit is fast & easy.
If you plan to download lots of videos to a phone or tablet, install the Slide app for Android or iOS.
On Windows, Mac, or Linux, you can also install a Reddit video downloader app or web browser extension to download and convert Reddit videos.

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Using RedditSave

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Go to the Reddit post that contains the video you want to save. Whether you're browsing Reddit on your computer or using the mobile app, you can use a free Reddit video downloader called RedditSave to download any video.
- RedditSave will create an MP4 file of any video from Reddit. You'll be able to download the video in HD or SD formats.
- If you use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to browse Reddit on a computer, you can also use the RedditSave Chrome extension. To get it, go to the RedditSave page on the Chrome store and click Add to Chrome.
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Copy the URL to the post. Click or tap Share just below the video to bring up the menu, and then select Copy Link to save the URL to your clipboard.
- If you're using the Chrome extension, just click the red download icon in the upper-right corner of Chrome (you might have to click the puzzle piece icon first), and then choose the Download option.
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In a web browser, go to https://redditsave.com. You can use any web browser, including Safari or Chrome, to access RedditSave.
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Paste the copied URL and click Download. To paste, long-press or right-click the field at the top of the page, then select Paste.
- Once you click Download, RedditSave will process the video and make it available for download in both HD and SD formats.
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Click or tap the Download button for the desired format. If the video download doesn't start on its own, choose a location to save the video to, and then select Save or Download.
- For a higher-quality video in 1080p resolution, choose Download HD Video. For a smaller file that's easier to share, choose SD versions, and then select Download next to your desired resolution.
- The higher the resolution, the larger the file.

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Using Slide for Reddit Mobile App

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Install Slide for Reddit on your Android, iPhone, or iPad. Slide is a free alternative to the official Reddit mobile app. But unlike the official Reddit app, Slide makes it incredibly easy to download videos with sound from any Reddit post.
- You can download Slide from the Play Store on Android, and from the App Store on an iPhone or iPad.
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In the Slide app, go to a post that contains an embedded video. You can go directly to your favorite subreddit or just scroll until you find a video.
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Tap and hold the video you want to download. A list of options will appear, including the option to save the video to your phone or tablet.
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Tap Save Video to download the video to your camera roll or gallery. The first time you choose this option, you may be asked to give Slide permission to access your photos. Once you give permission, the Reddit video will be saved to your camera roll.

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Using SaveVideo Bot

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Go to any Reddit post that contains an embedded video. A really cool way to download videos from Reddit without installing an app is to use a Reddit bot called SaveVideo. SaveVideo will send you a download link for any video attached to a post, which makes it easy to download the video in HD and SD formats.
- SaveVideo bot uses RedditSave to process videos, so you'll have the option of downloading MP4 videos at both HD and standard qualities.^{[1]
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Comment /u/SaveVideo on the post. After you post your comment, /u/SaveVideo will reply with a new comment or direct message that contains a link to the video.
- If you don't see SaveVideo's comment under the post, check your inbox. Sometimes the bot will send the link to you directly.
- Another cool Reddit bot is RemindME, which will remind you to check on a post after a certain period of time.
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Click or tap the link from SaveVideo to download your video. Once you follow the link, you'll have the option to Download HD Video, which gives you a larger video file in HD quality, or SD versions, which offers you smaller video file sizes at lower qualities.
- You can then tap your preferred format to download the Reddit video to your computer, phone, or tablet.

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Using RedditDownloader

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Go to a Reddit post that contains a video. If you want a free and easy tool that will let you save an HD-quality video from Reddit and give you the option of downloading just the audio as an MP3 file, you'll love RedditDownloader. First, you'll need to find a Reddit post that has a video that you want to download.
- You can use RedditDownloader on a computer, as well as on your Android, iPhone, or iPad.
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Copy the post's URL. Click or tap Share below the video to bring up the menu, and then select Copy Link to save the URL to your clipboard.
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Go to https://redditdownloader.us and paste the copied URL. To paste, long-press or right-click the field, and then choose Paste.
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Click or tap Send. After a few seconds, your video download options will appear.
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Download the video or audio file.
- If you want to download the Reddit video with sound, click or tap Download to save it to your computer, phone or tablet.
- If you just want the audio file, click or tap the three dots below the audio player on the right side of the page, then choose Download to save it as an MP3.

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Using Viddit

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Go to any Reddit post that contains a video. Viddit is another web-based Reddit video downloader that's totally free. You can use it in any web browser on your computer, or install Viddit the mobile app if you have an Android. Start by heading to any post with an embedded video on your computer, phone, or tablet.
- Viddit makes it easy to download Reddit videos as MP4 files, but only in standard (SD) resolutions. You'll be able to choose a resolution for the video before you start the download, but the highest option will only be 720p.
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Copy the post's URL. Click or tap Share below the video to bring up the menu, and then select Copy Link to save the URL to your clipboard.
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Go to https://viddit.io in a web browser. Open it in any web browser or the app.
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Paste the copied URL and click Go. To paste, long-press or right-click the field at the top of the page, then select Paste. A list of downloadable video formats and their sizes will appear.
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Click or tap Download next to the file you want to download. This saves the Reddit video to your computer, phone, or tablet.

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Using 4K Video Downloader

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Install 4K Video Downloader on your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. If you want to use a desktop app to download Reddit videos with sound, 4K Video Downloader is a great option for saving HD videos in the MP4 format. To get it, go to https://www.4kdownload.com, click Get 4K Video Downloader, and download the installer. Then, double-click the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install the app.
- This tool will also let you download high-quality videos from YouTube and other websites.
- You can download 30 Reddit videos every day for free. If you need to download more videos than 30 in a day, you'll need to pay for an upgrade.
- 4K Video Downloader will also allow you to extract audio from the video as an MP3, M4A, or OGG file.
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Copy the URL of a Reddit post that contains a video you want to download. To do so, just go to any Reddit post with an embedded video, select Share below the video, and then click Copy Link.
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Open 4K Video Downloader. Now that it's installed, you'll find it in your Windows Start menu, your Mac's Applications folder, or in your Linux app list.
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Click Paste Link at the top-left corner of 4K Video Downloader. After a moment, you'll see "Parsing…" while the app gathers information about the video.
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Choose your preferred format.
- From the first drop-down menu, select whether you want to Download Video or Extract Audio.
- From the second drop-down, you can choose a file format if you're extracting audio. If you're downloading a video, you'll only be able to save as MP4.
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Save the video or extracted audio. If you want to choose a specific location to save your video or audio file, click Browse and choose that location now. If not, it'll save to the 4K Video Downloader folder in your main user folder. To download the Reddit video, just click Download and your video (or audio file) will appear in the selected location.

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Screen Recording

Screen record the video if these other options won't work for you. If you don't want to use a Reddit video downloader, you can also use the screen recording tool built into your computer, phone, or tablet to record the video while it's playing on your screen. Check out our helpful screen recording guides for all platforms: