Reddit Video Downloader: Download Reddit Videos with Sound in 1080p HD
Download Reddit videos with sound in 1080p Full HD MP4 format. Fix muted v.redd.it videos and save audio synced files online for free.
Lead Audio DSP & Codec Systems Engineer. Validates acoustic frequency response, Constant Bitrate (CBR) stereo phase coherence, and container integrity.
Try the free online downloader
Paste your link below to test the extraction engine. The tool queries media manifests directly with zero software installation.
How to download media in 3 steps
Copy the Reddit post link
Open Reddit, click Share below the video post, and select Copy Link.
Paste into VidTwo Reddit downloader
Paste the URL into the input field above. The parser queries the Reddit API and locates the split video and audio streams.
Download the merged MP4 with audio
Click Download HD Video to save the combined MP4 file with perfectly synchronized audio directly to your device.
Why Reddit videos download without sound on other sites
The most common complaint when downloading video from Reddit is that the saved file is completely silent. This happens because Reddit hosts videos on its own proprietary media domain, v.redd.it, using MPEG-DASH streaming.
Under MPEG-DASH architecture, Reddit stores the video track and the audio track in completely separate files on its servers. For example, a 1080p clip has a video stream named DASH_1080.mp4 and an audio stream named DASH_audio.mp4. The Reddit web player streams both files at the same time and syncs them in your browser window.
If you use a simple downloader that only grabs the video URL, you get an MP4 file with no audio track. VidTwo queries the post JSON manifest, fetches both the highest resolution DASH video stream and the DASH audio stream, and remuxes them into a single unified MP4 container before delivering it to you.
Reddit video resolution tiers and bitrates
Reddit encodes uploaded clips into multiple quality tiers: DASH_240 (320x240), DASH_360 (480x360), DASH_480 (854x480), DASH_720 (1280x720), and DASH_1080 (1920x1080).
Video streams utilize the AVC1 codec. The separate audio stream uses AAC encoding at 128 kbps. VidTwo always selects the maximum available quality profile (DASH_1080 whenever the creator uploaded full HD source material).
Downloading Reddit gallery posts and native GIFs
Reddit posts often contain multiple images or looping animated GIFs hosted on i.redd.it.
For multi image galleries, VidTwo parses the gallery data and lets you download each high resolution photo. For Reddit GIFs, the platform often converts them into lightweight MP4 video loops. VidTwo delivers the MP4 file, which is compatible with all modern smartphones and computers.
Troubleshooting deleted posts and NSFW content
If a Reddit post is deleted by the author or removed by subreddit moderators, the underlying media is usually deleted from v.redd.it within a short window. VidTwo can only retrieve media while the post remains active on Reddit servers.
For NSFW (Not Safe For Work) marked posts, VidTwo can still parse the public media stream provided the post has not been quarantined or removed.
Frequently asked questions
Why did my previous Reddit download have no sound?
Reddit hosts video and audio in separate streams. Other downloaders only grab the video stream. VidTwo combines both streams into a single MP4 with sound.
Can I download Reddit videos on mobile phones?
Yes. VidTwo works in mobile browsers including Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android without needing Reddit apps or third party bots.
Can I convert a Reddit video to an MP3 audio file?
Yes. Choose the MP3 option in the format selector to download just the audio track at 320 kbps.