How to Download Reddit Videos With Audio in 2026 — Fixed
Reddit stores video and audio as separate files, which is why most downloaders give you silent videos. Here's how to download Reddit videos WITH audio in 2026.
Why Reddit Videos Have No Audio When Downloaded
Reddit uses a streaming format called DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP) which splits video and audio into separate files. When you right-click and save a Reddit video in your browser, you get only the video stream — no audio. This is a Reddit technical decision, not a download tool limitation.
The fix: Use a downloader like ClipsDown that fetches and merges both streams server-side before delivering the combined MP4 to you.
Method 1: ClipsDown — Download Reddit Videos With Audio Instantly
- Find the Reddit video you want
- Click Share → Copy link (on desktop) or tap Share → Copy link (mobile)
- Open ClipsDown.com/reddit in your browser
- Paste the link and click Download
- Select MP4 with Audio when prompted
ClipsDown merges the video and audio streams on our servers using FFmpeg and delivers a single combined MP4 file — with full audio.
Common Issues and How to Fix Them
"No audio" even with a downloader
Some Reddit posts have videos uploaded without audio intentionally (screen recordings, GIFs uploaded as video, etc.). If the original post has no audio, no downloader can add it.
Test: On Reddit desktop, does the video play with audio in-browser? If yes, the issue is with the download method. If no, the video has no audio track.
Video link doesn't work
Reddit recently changed its URL structure. The full Reddit video URL looks like:
```
https://www.reddit.com/r/subreddit/comments/[id]/[title]/
```
Use this full URL, not the v.redd.it video URL alone. The v.redd.it URL only contains the video stream without enough metadata to identify the audio stream.
Reddit NSFW video (age-restricted)
NSFW posts require a logged-in Reddit session to access. External tools cannot access NSFW content without authentication. For your own NSFW posts, use Reddit's data download feature instead.
Device-Specific Instructions
iPhone
- Copy the Reddit post URL (Share → Copy Link)
- Open ClipsDown in Safari (not Chrome — Safari on iOS handles direct downloads)
- Tap Download
- Tap "Open in 'Files'" when prompted → then move to Photos
Android
- Copy the Reddit link
- Open ClipsDown in Chrome
- Tap Download → file saves to Downloads folder
- Open your Files app or Gallery to find the video
Desktop
- Copy the Reddit post URL from the address bar
- Paste into ClipsDown
- Click Download — the file saves to your Downloads folder automatically
Other Reddit Download Methods (with Limitations)
| Method | Audio Included? | Ease |
|---|---|---|
| Reddit's in-app save | Depends on platform | Medium |
| Right-click → Save | ❌ No audio | Easy |
| ClipsDown | ✅ Yes, merged audio | Very easy |
| yt-dlp (command line) | ✅ Yes | Requires technical setup |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do most Reddit video downloaders give me silent videos?
Because they only fetch the video stream (the DASH manifest's highest-quality video component) without fetching and merging the separate audio stream. ClipsDown handles the merge on our servers before downloading.
Can I download videos from private subreddits?
No. Private subreddits require subreddit membership authenticated via Reddit login. External tools cannot access private content.
Can I download Reddit GIFs?
Reddit converts GIFs to MP4 for performance. ClipsDown downloads these converted MP4 files correctly. True animated GIFs (from external links posted on Reddit) need to be downloaded from their original source.
Is downloading Reddit videos legal?
For personal use, generally yes. Re-distributing or monetising others' content without permission is not allowed. Full legal guide here →