How to Download Reddit Videos Online for Free
Reddit does not provide a native video download button, making it frustrating to save videos for offline viewing. Here is how to download publicly available Reddit videos using SaveVideoDown.
Reddit is home to millions of user-shared videos across thousands of communities. Unlike YouTube or TikTok, Reddit does not offer a native download option, which makes it challenging to save videos for offline viewing or personal archiving. SaveVideoDown solves this by letting you process publicly available Reddit video posts directly in your browser — no app installation, no sign-in, and completely free. Why Reddit Videos Are Hard to Download Reddit hosts videos through its own player (v.redd.it), which separates the video and audio streams. Many download tools fail because they retrieve only the video stream without audio. SaveVideoDown handles this correctly, combining both streams to produce a complete MP4 file. Step-by-Step: How to Download a Reddit Video Step 1: Find the Reddit post. Navigate to the public post containing the video you want to save. Step 2: Copy the post URL. Copy the full URL from your browser address bar. This should look like https://www.reddit.com/r/community/comments/... Step 3: Open the Reddit Downloader. Go to SaveVideoDown and open the Reddit Video Downloader tool. Step 4: Paste and process. Paste the Reddit post URL into the input field and press Get Video. Step 5: Download. Once processed, click the Download button to save the video to your device. Tips for Best Results - Use the full Reddit post URL, not a shortened share link. - Only public subreddit posts can be processed. Private community posts are not accessible. - If the video has audio, SaveVideoDown will include it automatically in the downloaded file. - If a download fails, try refreshing and pasting the URL again. FAQ Does the downloaded video include audio? Yes, SaveVideoDown combines the video and audio tracks for a complete download. Does it work on mobile? Yes, it works in mobile browsers on both iPhone and Android. Is it free? Completely free. Up to 5 downloads per hour.
Getting Started
Using SaveVideoDown is simple and straightforward. Just follow these steps to download your videos quickly and safely.
Step 1: Copy the Video URL
Open the social media app, find the video you want to download, and copy its link using the share button.
Step 2: Paste the URL
Visit SaveVideoDown and paste the copied link into the input field on the relevant tool page.
Step 3: Download
Click "Get Video" and choose your preferred quality. The download will begin immediately.
Tips for Best Results
- Always use the direct link from the platform, not a shared URL that redirects elsewhere.
- For TikTok and Douyin, we recommend using the original quality option for the best results.
- Downloads work best on a stable internet connection for faster processing.