Why Is It Hard to Download Reddit Videos?
Reddit videos are one of the most frustrating things to save. Unlike YouTube or TikTok, Reddit has no built-in download button for videos. You can save posts to your Reddit profile but that only bookmarks them inside the app — it doesn't actually download the video to your device.
VidiFlow's Reddit Video Downloader solves this instantly — just paste the Reddit post link and download in seconds.
How to Download Reddit Videos in 3 Steps
Step 1 — Copy the Reddit Post Link
Open Reddit and find the post with the video you want to save.
- On mobile app: Tap the Share button → tap Copy Link
- On desktop: Click Share below the post → click Copy Link
The link will look like:
https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/abc123/post-title/
https://redd.it/abc123
Both formats work with VidiFlow.
Step 2 — Go to VidiFlow
Open vidiflow.co/reddit-video-downloader in your browser. No account needed.
Step 3 — Paste and Download
Paste the Reddit link into the box and click Get Video. Select your preferred quality and click Download Video.
What Types of Reddit Content Can I Download?
| Content Type | Supported |
|---|---|
| Reddit Videos (v.redd.it) | ✅ Yes |
| Reddit GIFs | ✅ Yes — saved as MP4 |
| Gifv files | ✅ Yes — saved as MP4 |
| Imgur videos | ✅ Usually |
| YouTube links posted on Reddit | ❌ Use YouTube downloader |
| Private subreddit posts | ❌ No |
Why Does Reddit Video Have No Sound?
This is a very common issue. Reddit stores video and audio as two separate files on their servers — the video track and audio track are split. When you watch on Reddit's website or app they play together seamlessly, but downloading just the video file gives you a silent video.
VidiFlow downloads the highest quality video available. For the best experience with audio, you can use a tool like FFmpeg to merge the video and audio files after downloading.
Multiple Quality Options
VidiFlow gives you multiple quality options for Reddit videos:
- 1080p — Full HD (when available)
- 720p — HD quality
- 480p — Medium quality, smaller file size
- 360p — Lower quality, fastest download
- 240p — Smallest file size
Choose based on what you need — 720p is the sweet spot for most uses.
Does It Work on iPhone?
Yes. On iPhone the video saves to your Files app. You can then share it to your Photos app from there.
Best tip: Use Safari on iPhone for the smoothest download experience.
Does It Work on Android?
Yes. On Android the video downloads directly to your Downloads folder or Gallery. Works with Chrome, Firefox and other Android browsers.
Can I Download from Any Subreddit?
Yes, VidiFlow works with any public subreddit. Whether it's r/funny, r/gaming, r/sports, r/news or any other public community — just paste the post link and download.
Private and restricted subreddits that require approval to view cannot be downloaded.
How to Download Reddit GIFs
Reddit GIFs are stored internally as MP4 video files that loop automatically. VidiFlow downloads them as MP4 files which you can play on any device.
The process is identical — copy the post link, paste into VidiFlow, download. The file will be an MP4 that plays exactly like the GIF did on Reddit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Reddit video downloader free? Yes, VidiFlow is completely free with no limits.
Does it work with redd.it short links? Yes, both reddit.com and redd.it links work with VidiFlow.
Why isn't my Reddit video downloading? Make sure the post contains a native Reddit video (v.redd.it). If the post links to an external video from YouTube or another platform, use the appropriate downloader for that platform.
Can I download Reddit Live streams? No, live streams cannot be downloaded while they are live.
What format are Reddit videos downloaded in? Reddit videos download as MP4 files which work on all devices and video players.
Is it legal to download Reddit videos? Downloading for personal use is generally acceptable. Do not repost or use other people's content without their permission.
Difference Between Reddit Video Downloader and Other Tools
Most Reddit video downloaders either:
- Show tons of ads
- Require you to install an app
- Have confusing interfaces
- Break frequently
VidiFlow is a clean, no-ads, browser-based tool that works on every device without any installation. Just paste and download.
Ready to try it? Download Reddit videos free →