How to Download Reddit Videos: Video Downloader Guide

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 use a Chrome or Firefox browser extension, the /u/SaveVideo bot, or even screen record the video. This wikiHow article will teach you the best ways to download videos with sound from Reddit on any device, including your Android, iPhone, or iPad.

Reddit Video Downloaders: Fast Facts

If you just want to download a few videos, using a website like RapidSave (RedditSave), RedVid, or Viddit is fast & easy.
The /u/savevideo Reddit bot offers another easy way to download videos from Reddit without installing anything.
On Windows, Mac, or Linux, you can install a video downloader like 4K Video Downloader Plus to download and convert Reddit videos for free.

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Using RedditSave (RapidSave)

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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 RapidSave (formerly RedditSave) to download any video from a thread.
- RapidSave 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 RapidSave Chrome extension. To get it, go to the RapidSave 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 rapidsave.com. You can use any web browser, including Safari or Chrome, to access RapidSave.
To paste, long-press or right-click the field at the top of the page, then select Paste.
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Click Download HD Video to download the video from Reddit. This saves the video to your device in the MP4 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.
- The higher the resolution, the larger the file.

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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. 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.
Click or tap Share below the video to bring up the menu, and then select Copy Link to save the URL to your clipboard.
Go to 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 Download. 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.^{[1]
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Click or tap Download next to the file you want to download. In some cases, only one video quality (Best) will be available. This saves the Reddit video to your computer, phone, or tablet.

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Using SaveVideo Downloader 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.
- SaveVideo bot uses RapidSave to process videos.
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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.^{[2]
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- 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 an SD version (depending on the video), 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 RedditGrab for Firefox

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Install the RedditGrab Firefox extension. If you use Firefox on your computer to browse the web, the RedditGrab browser add-on makes it easy to download Reddit videos. You can even use it to mass download videos from a subreddit. To get the extension, go to the RedditGrab page on the Firefox Browser Add-ons store, click Add to Firefox, and follow the on-screen instructions.^{[3]
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Open the Reddit post with the video you want to download. If the post has a video or other media that RedditGrab can download, you'll see a blue Download button below the post's bottom-right corner.
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Click the Download button below a video. This instantly downloads the video from Reddit to your default Downloads folder.^{[4]
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- If you want to mass download Reddit videos, go to a page with multiple Download links, like a subreddit homepage, and click the orange RedditGrab icon in your Firefox toolbar. In the sidebar, choose your settings, then click Start Mass Download.

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Using RedVid

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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 RedVid. First, you'll need to find a Reddit post that has a video that you want to download.
- You can use RedVid on a computer, as well as on your Android, iPhone, or iPad.
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 redvid.io 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 Download. 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 video to save it to your computer, phone, or tablet. If you just want to download the audio, click or tap one of the Download Audio links to download it in your preferred format (MP3 or M4A).

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Using 4K Video Downloader Plus

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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 the 4K Video Downloader Plus website, click 4K Video Downloader Plus, then download the installer. Once downloaded, double-click the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install the app.
- The free version of 4K Video Downloader Plus allows you to download 10 videos per day. You can pay for an upgrade if you need to download more videos.^{[5]
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- This tool will also let you download high-quality videos from YouTube and other websites.
- 4K Video Downloader Plus will also allow you to extract audio from the video as an MP3, M4A, or OGG file.
To do so, just go to any Reddit post with an embedded video, select Share below the video, and then click Copy Link.
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.^{[6]
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Choose your preferred format.
- From the first drop-down menu, select whether you want to download Video or Extract Audio.^{[7]
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- Choose your preferred download quality. Note that better quality downloads have larger file sizes.
- Choose a file format, such as MP4, for video.
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Click Download. 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

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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: