Reddit is packed with video content. Funny clips, tutorials, nature footage, gaming highlights, and news segments fill the front page every day. But downloading those videos is surprisingly difficult, and most people end up with a silent MP4 or a broken file on their first try.
The problem is not your device or your browser. Reddit deliberately stores video and audio as separate files using a technique called DASH streaming. Their built-in player merges both streams during playback, but most download methods only grab the video portion. This guide covers how to download Reddit videos with sound on every device, why the default download is broken, and how to troubleshoot the most common issues.
How to download Reddit videos with SaveThat.video
The fastest method works on any device with a browser. No apps, no extensions, and no account required.
Step 1: Copy the Reddit post URL
Open the Reddit post containing the video you want to save. On the Reddit mobile app, tap the share icon below the post and select Copy Link. On desktop, click Share under the post or copy the URL directly from your browser's address bar.
The link should look something like reddit.com/r/subreddit/comments/abc123/ or the shorter redd.it/abc123 format. Both formats work.
Step 2: Paste the link into SaveThat
Go to the Reddit video downloader and paste the URL into the input field. Click Save it. SaveThat will detect the video, locate both the audio and video streams from Reddit's servers, and merge them into a single file.
Step 3: Download the file
Once processing finishes, click the download button. You will receive a complete MP4 file with full audio included. The whole process takes just a few seconds.
If your browser plays the video in a new tab instead of downloading it, right-click the download button and choose Save link as (Chrome or Edge) or Download Linked File (Safari). This forces a proper file save dialogue.
Why Reddit videos download without sound
Understanding the technical reason behind this problem helps you avoid it in the future. When someone uploads a video to Reddit, the platform processes it and splits the file into two separate streams: video-only and audio-only. Both are stored on Reddit's CDN at the v.redd.it domain.
This technique, called DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP), lets Reddit's player adjust video quality on the fly based on your internet speed. It is the same approach YouTube and Netflix use. The player seamlessly combines the audio and video during playback, so you never notice the split.
The issue arises when you try to download. Reddit's own save feature and most basic download tools only fetch the video stream URL. They miss the separate audio file entirely. The result is a perfectly clear video with zero sound.
A proper Reddit video downloader needs to find both streams, download them separately, and then merge them into a single MP4. That is exactly what SaveThat does behind the scenes. For a deeper look at this specific problem and additional solutions, see our detailed guide on downloading Reddit videos with sound.
Download Reddit videos on iPhone
Safari on iPhone handles Reddit video downloads without needing any extra apps. After tapping the download button on SaveThat, a download prompt appears at the top of Safari. Tap the small arrow icon to see the progress.
The file saves to the Files app under Downloads by default. To move the video to your Camera Roll, open the file in the Files app, tap the share icon, and select Save Video. From there it will appear in your Photos library alongside your other videos.
If you are using Chrome on iPhone instead of Safari, the process is nearly identical. Chrome shows a download bar at the bottom of the screen, and the file goes to your Downloads folder in the Files app.
Download Reddit videos on Android
Android makes file downloads straightforward. After tapping Download on SaveThat, Chrome saves the MP4 directly to your Downloads folder. You can find it in your file manager app or in Google Photos under the Downloads album.
Most Android browsers, including Samsung Internet, Firefox, and Brave, handle MP4 downloads without issues. The file is immediately playable in your gallery app or any video player you have installed.
If Chrome shows a warning about downloading from an unfamiliar site, tap Download anyway. This is a standard browser security prompt that appears for any file download from a website you have not downloaded from before.
Download Reddit videos on PC
On a computer, downloading Reddit videos is the most flexible. The browser-based method with SaveThat.video works exactly as described above. The MP4 file saves to your default Downloads folder, and you can play it with VLC, Windows Media Player, QuickTime, or any other video player.
Using yt-dlp for advanced downloads
If you are comfortable with the command line, yt-dlp is a powerful open-source tool that supports Reddit and hundreds of other platforms. Install it via Homebrew on Mac, winget on Windows, or your package manager on Linux, then run:
yt-dlp "https://www.reddit.com/r/subreddit/comments/abc123/"yt-dlp automatically handles the DASH stream merging, so you get a complete video with sound. It also supports batch downloading via a text file of URLs, custom output filenames, and format selection. For a full walkthrough of yt-dlp, see our guide on downloading videos on PC which covers installation and advanced usage.
Reddit-hosted vs external videos
Not every video on Reddit is actually hosted by Reddit. Understanding the difference saves you from wasted effort.
Reddit-hosted videos are uploaded directly to Reddit and stored on the v.redd.it CDN. These play inside Reddit's built-in video player with a progress bar at the bottom and no external branding. These are the videos SaveThat is designed to download.
External videos are links to YouTube, Imgur, Streamable, Vimeo, or other platforms. These posts either embed the external player or redirect you to the original site. You can usually spot them by a small domain label next to the post title (like "youtube.com" or "streamable.com").
If a Reddit post links to an external video, you need to use the direct URL from that platform. Copy the YouTube or Streamable link instead of the Reddit post URL. SaveThat processes Reddit-hosted content through the Reddit downloader, and external platforms each have their own tools.
Video quality options
Reddit compresses all uploaded video content. When someone uploads a 1080p file, Reddit re-encodes it at multiple resolutions: typically 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p, and 240p. The DASH player picks the right quality based on the viewer's connection speed.
When you download through SaveThat, you automatically get the highest available quality. There is no manual quality selector because the tool always fetches the best version Reddit has stored. If the original upload was 720p, that is the ceiling for the download. If it was 1080p, you get the full resolution.
Keep in mind that Reddit applies aggressive compression during the upload process. Even if someone uploads a pristine 4K source file, Reddit caps the stored version at 1080p and compresses it further. The download will match what Reddit has on their servers, not the original uncompressed source.
For more context on how different platforms handle video quality and which tools give you the best results, check out our best video downloaders for 2026 comparison.
Troubleshooting common issues
The downloaded video has no sound
First, check whether the video has sound on Reddit itself. If there is no volume icon or speaker button on Reddit's player, the original upload had no audio track. Screen recordings, GIF conversions, and some meme formats are uploaded without sound. SaveThat cannot add audio that does not exist.
"Video not found" or processing errors
Make sure you copied the full URL of the Reddit post, not a link to a specific comment or user profile. The URL should contain /comments/ in the path. Also verify that the post has not been deleted or removed by moderators since you found it.
The video quality is low or blurry
SaveThat always downloads the highest quality stream available. If the result looks blurry, the original upload was likely low resolution. Reddit also compresses videos heavily, especially those uploaded from mobile devices. There is no way to get better quality than what Reddit stored.
Short Reddit links are not working
Short links in the format redd.it/abc123 sometimes expire or redirect incorrectly. If a short link fails, open it in your browser first to let it redirect to the full URL, then copy that full URL from your address bar and try again.
The download is slow or seems stuck
Longer videos at high resolution take extra time because SaveThat needs to download both the audio and video streams separately and then merge them. This is normal processing time. If it seems completely stuck after 30 seconds, refresh the page and paste the link again.
The file will not play on my device
SaveThat delivers standard MP4 files encoded with H.264, which is supported by virtually every device and player made in the last decade. If the file will not play, try opening it with VLC (free and available on all platforms). If VLC also cannot play it, the download may have been interrupted. Delete the file and try downloading it again.