Why do Reddit videos have no sound when I download them?

Reddit hosts video and audio as separate DASH streams. Most downloaders only grab the video stream and miss the audio. Fetchr fetches and merges both streams so your download has sound.

Can I download Reddit videos without an account?

Yes. Fetchr downloads public Reddit videos without requiring a Reddit account or a Fetchr account.

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How to Download Reddit Videos with Audio Free (2025)

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Why Reddit Videos Have No Sound When You Download Them

Reddit uses DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP) to host videos. Under this system, the video track and the audio track are stored as separate files on Reddit's CDN. When you play a video on Reddit, the player automatically combines them in real time.

Most "right-click save" methods and basic download tools only grab the video stream URL visible in the page source — which is the video-only file. That's why downloaded Reddit videos are silent. Fetchr fetches both the video stream and the audio stream and merges them using FFmpeg before delivering the final MP4 to you, so your download has sound.

Step-by-Step: Download a Reddit Video with Audio

Step 1: Copy the Reddit Post URL

Open the Reddit post that contains the video. On the Reddit app, tap Share › Copy link. On desktop, copy the URL from your browser's address bar. The URL will look like: https://www.reddit.com/r/subreddit/comments/POSTID/title/

Short URLs like https://redd.it/POSTID also work.

Step 2: Paste Into Fetchr

Go to fetchr.cc and paste the Reddit URL into the input box. Click Get Video Info. Fetchr will display the video thumbnail and available quality options.

Step 3: Download the Video

Select your preferred quality and click Download. Fetchr will fetch the video and audio streams, merge them, and prepare the final MP4. When the progress bar reaches 100%, click Save File.

What Types of Reddit Videos Can Be Downloaded?

Reddit-hosted videos (uploaded directly to Reddit or v.redd.it)
Animated GIFs converted to MP4 by Reddit
Videos from cross-posts (the original source is fetched)

Reddit-hosted videos include both the video and audio track (merged by Fetchr). Third-party embeds like YouTube, Twitch clips, or Streamable links embedded in Reddit posts are not supported via the Reddit URL — copy the direct link from the embed source instead and paste that into Fetchr.

Downloading Reddit Videos on iPhone

Open the Reddit app, find the post, tap Share › Copy link. Open Safari and go to fetchr.cc. Paste the URL, tap Get Video Info, then Download. When the file is ready, tap Save File. In Safari's download manager (the download arrow icon in the toolbar), tap the file and choose Save to Files or Save Video to add it to your Camera Roll.

Downloading Reddit Videos on Android

Copy the Reddit post link, open Chrome or any Android browser, and go to fetchr.cc. Paste, tap Download, then Save File when done. The MP4 saves to your Downloads folder. Open the Files app or Gallery app to find it.

Downloading Reddit Videos on PC

Copy the Reddit post URL from your browser. Open fetchr.cc in a new tab, paste the URL, click Get Video Info, choose quality, click Download, then Save File. The MP4 downloads to your default Downloads folder.

Video Quality Options for Reddit Videos

Reddit transcodes uploaded videos into multiple resolutions: 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p, and 240p. The highest available quality depends on the original upload. Fetchr will show all available options — select 1080p for the best result, or a lower resolution to save storage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the downloaded Reddit video have no audio?
This happens when a downloader only fetches the video DASH stream and skips the audio track. Fetchr merges both streams, so your download will always include audio when the original post has audio.

Can I download NSFW Reddit videos?
Fetchr does not filter content by NSFW status — if the post is publicly accessible without logging in, Fetchr can download it. Some NSFW posts require a Reddit login to view, in which case Fetchr cannot access them.

The video shows an error. What do I do?
Make sure the post is a Reddit-hosted video (v.redd.it), not a link to an external service. Also confirm the post is public — posts in private subreddits or deleted posts cannot be downloaded. Try opening the Reddit post in a browser first to verify it's accessible.

Is it legal to download Reddit videos?
Downloading for personal, offline use is generally accepted. Redistributing or re-uploading content you don't own may violate Reddit's terms of service and copyright law.