You save a Reddit video, hit play and hear nothing. It is the most common Reddit download problem, and it has a simple cause: Reddit stores the picture and the sound of every video as two separate files.
Want the audio now? Paste the link below and press Download, or open the full Reddit video downloader.
Free, no signup. Tip: press Ctrl+V anywhere on this page, or drop a link on it.
This guide explains why so many tools give you a silent clip and shows how to download Reddit videos with sound on iPhone, Android and PC, including from Reddit app share links.
Why Reddit downloads have no sound
Reddit’s video player streams the image and the audio separately and plays them together in your browser. Many downloaders grab only the image file, which is why it arrives silent. PullClip fetches both parts and joins them into one MP4, so the file plays with sound everywhere.
How to download a Reddit video with sound
- Open the post and tap Share, then Copy link.
- Paste it into the PullClip Reddit video downloader.
- Press Download and pick a quality.
- Tap Save. The MP4 includes the sound.
Share links, old.reddit and redd.it
The Reddit app often gives you a short share link that looks like reddit.com/r/name/s/…. PullClip tries to open it and find the real post for you. If Reddit refuses, you will see a clear message: open the post in your browser and copy the full link from the address bar (it contains /comments/). Links from old.reddit.com and redd.it work too.
On iPhone, Android and PC
- iPhone: use Safari. The video goes to the Files app; open it, tap Share and choose Save Video to add it to Photos.
- Android: use Chrome. The MP4 lands in Downloads and your gallery.
- PC or Mac: copy the post address and press Ctrl+V anywhere on the PullClip page.
Reddit GIFs
Most Reddit GIFs are really short, silent videos. You get a small MP4 that loops in any player and is far smaller than a real GIF file.
When a Reddit video will not download
- NSFW, private or quarantined posts: anything that needs a login to view is not supported.
- The video is hosted elsewhere: if the post links to YouTube or another site, paste that original link instead.
- The post was removed: deleted posts have no video left.
- A short block from Reddit: wait a minute and try again.
Only want the commentary or music? Switch to the Audio tab, or read how to convert a video link to MP3. Saving clips from X as well? See the X video downloader. When you repost someone else’s clip, credit the original poster.
Reddit video download in HD MP4
Reddit stores the picture and the sound as two separate files. PullClip joins them into one normal MP4, so the video plays with sound in your gallery, in VLC and in any editor. When the uploader posted in 1080p, you will see 1080p in the list; older posts may top out at 720p or lower.
Crossposts, galleries and outside links
- Crossposts: if a link fails, open the original post (tap the name of the first subreddit) and copy that link instead.
- Posts with several videos: PullClip saves the first one.
- Links to other sites: many Reddit posts only link to a video hosted elsewhere. Copy that link and use the matching downloader, for example Streamable, Imgur or YouTube.
Save Reddit audio only
Want just the sound from a Reddit clip, such as a song or a funny line? Open the Audio tab and save an MP3. Use Trim for a few seconds only.
Frequently asked questions
Why do Reddit videos download without sound?
Reddit keeps video and audio in separate files. PullClip joins them, so your MP4 plays with sound.
Do Reddit app share links work?
PullClip tries to turn them into the full post link. If Reddit blocks that, paste the full link that contains /comments/.
Can I download NSFW Reddit videos?
No. Posts that need a login to view are not supported.
Is the Reddit video downloader free?
Yes. PullClip is free and never asks for your Reddit login.
Can I download a Reddit post that links to YouTube or Streamable?
Yes. Open the link in the post and paste that address into the matching PullClip downloader.