Download Reddit Videos Tutorial: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Downloading Reddit videos can be a bit tricky, but there are several methods to achieve this, each with its own set of steps and tools. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you download Reddit videos efficiently.

Using Reddit's Built-In Download Feature

For users of the Reddit app, there is a built-in feature to download videos for offline viewing. Here’s how to do it on both Android and iPhone:

Android

• Open the Reddit App: Navigate to the video you want to download.
• Access Video Options: Press the video post to open it in full view, then tap the three dots in the upper-right corner.
• Download the Video: Select the "Download" button at the bottom of the video.
• Locate the Downloaded Video: The video will be saved in your phone's "Gallery" app under the "Downloads" folder.

iPhone

• Open the Reddit App: Go to the video you wish to download.
• Access Video Options: Press the video post to open it in full view, then tap the hamburger menu (…) in the upper-right corner.
• Save the Video: Choose "Share" and then select "Save Video" from the Share Sheet.
• Locate the Downloaded Video: The video will be saved in your "Camera Roll" or "Photos" app.

Using Third-Party Apps

Third-party apps can be very useful for downloading Reddit videos, especially when the built-in feature is not available or sufficient.

Android

• Viddit App: Download the Viddit app from the Google Play Store.
  • Grant Permissions: Launch the app and give it access to photos and media.
  • Share Video to Viddit: Open the Reddit app, go to the post with the video, tap the Share button, and choose Viddit.
  • Download the Video: Viddit will fetch the link and allow you to download the video to your phone.

iOS

• Slide for Reddit: Download the Slide for Reddit app from the App Store.
  • Open the Video: Launch the app and go to the Reddit post with the video you want to download.
  • Download the Video: Open the video in full-screen and tap the Download button on the bottom right corner.
  • Save to Photos: Confirm adding the video to your Photos app.

Using Online Reddit Video Downloaders

Online tools can be convenient for downloading Reddit videos without installing any software.

RapidSave

• Copy the Video Link: Go to the Reddit post with the video you want to download and copy the video link from the "Share" option.
• Open RapidSave: Paste the copied link into the text field on RapidSave.
• Download the Video: The tool will analyze the link and provide HD or SD options. Select the desired quality and download the video.

Manual Download Method

For those who prefer a more technical approach, you can manually download Reddit videos by inspecting the page source.

Inspect Page Source

• Open Developer Tools: Right-click on the page and select "Inspect" or press Ctrl + U to view the page source.
• Find Video Links: Look for the <shreddit-player> element and find the links under playback-media-json. For some videos, you may need to append .json to the Reddit URL to get the API version of the page.
• Download Video and Audio: If the video and audio are separate, you may need to download them individually and then combine them using tools like Avidemux or FFmpeg.

Using Browser Developer Tools

• Open Network Tab: In the developer tools, open the Network tab and reload the page while streaming the video.
• Find Video File: Search for common container file extensions like .mp4 to find the actual video file location. You can then directly open that URL and download the file.

Handling Blob Videos

Some Reddit videos are stored as blobs, which can be more challenging to download.

Identifying Blob Videos

• Check Video Type: Blob videos are stored in memory and do not point to a traditional resource. These videos often use multiple m3u8 playlists for different bitrates.

Downloading Blob Videos

• Use Command-Line Tools: Tools like FFmpeg or yt-dlp can be used to download and mux (combine) the video and audio streams. These tools require some technical expertise but are effective.
• Graphical User Interfaces: There are also graphical user interfaces that bundle yt-dlp with FFmpeg, making the process easier for those not comfortable with command-line tools.

By following these methods, you can effectively download Reddit videos, whether you prefer using built-in features, third-party apps, online tools, or manual techniques.