Reddit hosts videos on its own servers, without relying on external platforms, but it does not provide an official way to download videos from its platform. In this article, I will show you how to download Reddit videos easily and quickly on a computer or mobile phone.
Method 1: Online Reddit Video Downloader
An online downloader is a good choice if you only need to download Reddit videos occasionally. You just need to paste the URL of the Reddit post and generate a download link for the video.
There are many online services that offer this feature. You can find these services online or using a search engine. Among them, I recommend RipSave.com because it can also download Reddit videos and gifs embedded from Imgur, Streamable, Giphy, etc.
To use an online downloader to download Reddit videos, follow these steps:
Step 1: Find the Reddit Video URL:
Visit Reddit and locate the post containing the video you wish to download and copy the URL to the post.
Step 2: Paste the Video URL and Initiate the Download:
Visit the RapidSave website. Right-click in the input box and select the option to paste the video URL copied from Reddit.
Step 3: Choose the Desired Video Format and Quality:
After you click the “Download button”, you may have options to select the video format (e.g., MP4, AVI) and quality (e.g., 720p, 1080p).
Choose the desired format and quality based on your preferences.
Step 4: Download and Save the Video:
Click on the “Download” button or initiate the download process as instructed on the RapidSave website.
The downloader will start processing the Reddit video and prepare it for download.
Once the processing is complete, click on the “Download” button to save the video to your device.
It’s worth noting that Reddit also has its own built-in video downloader bot called “SaveVideo.” You can summon the SaveVideo bot by mentioning “u/savevideo: in a Reddit post with a video or gif. The bot will reply with a direct download link to the video in a few seconds. This is another convenient method to download Reddit videos while browsing Reddit posts.
Method 2: Use a Browser Extension
If you use a computer to browse Reddit posts, it is quite convenient to use a browser extension to download Reddit videos. I tried a few Reddit Video Downloader extensions, but they all just redirect to an online Reddit video downloader site. I wouldn’t say I like that, so I choose Video Downloader Professional Extension for this matter.
Once you have the extension installed, go to the Reddit post that contains the video you want to download. Click on the extension icon and then you can choose the video format to start downloading.
Browser extensions provide a seamless way to download Reddit videos without leaving the comfort of your browser. What’s more, you can use this extension to download videos from Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and many other websites.
Method 3: Reddit Video Downloader Shortcut for iPhone or iMac
If you use an iPhone or iPad to view Reddit posts, you can use a custom shortcut to save Reddit videos to Camera Roll. In case you don’t know what I mean, Shortcuts is an app for automation for iOS and MacOS.
You can use a shortcut called Reddit Video Downloader to save videos and GIFs from Reddit. Just click the link to import the shortcut to your iPhone or iPad. With the shortcut imported, you can tap the Share button and select the Reddit Video Downloader from the share sheet. The shortcut will download the video and save it to your photo library automatically.
If you use a web browser instead of the Reddit app, you can copy the URL to a Reddit post and run the shortcut within the Shortcuts app. Since macOS Monterey, you can use this shortcut to download Reddit videos on your Mac.
Method 4: Android App for Downloading Reddit Videos
Seal for Android is an open source app based on yt-dlp. You can use it to download videos from YouTube, Reddit, Facebook, and many more. The app makes downloading Reddit videos a breeze. You just paste the Reddit link to Seal and it will save the Reddit video directly to your device.
Seal offers a range of convenient features to enhance your downloading experience. You can customize the download location, extract audio from video, and even choose the video quality if available. The app also supports batch downloading, allowing you to save multiple Reddit videos simultaneously.
Method 5: Use a Desktop Application
If you prefer a desktop application, then I recommend 4K Video Downloader for Mac or Windows. 4K Video Downloader lets you download Reddit videos to your local storage for offline watching. You can create a collection of your favorites, or use them in your own projects. The program maintains video quality and downloads quickly.
Once you have 4K Video Downloader installed, you can follow the steps below to download videos from Reddit and other sites.
Step 1. Copy the URL of the Reddit video you want to download.
Step 2. Paste the URL into the app’s input field.
Step 3. Choose your preferred video quality and format. You can select an audio format to get the audio-only version.
Step 4. Click the “Download” button, and wait for 4K Video Downloader to do its magic.
Besides Reddit, 4K Video Downloader downloads videos from Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and more. It allows downloading playlists and channels.
4K Video Downloader makes downloading Reddit videos easy for content creators, researchers, and video collectors.
Conclusion
Now, you have learned 5 methods for downloading Reddit videos with audio. You can choose one method that suits your needs and preferences. If any of these methods fails to download the video, it is probably because the video is embedded from YouTube or other unsupported sites. In that case, you can copy the video link instead of the Reddit post link and use 4K Video Downloader to download it.
If you don’t want to use any tools or apps, you can use your Web Browser’s Developer Tools to download videos, but it won’t work for embedded videos from other sources. If you have any questions or feedback, please let us know in the comments below.