Reddit hosts video and audio as separate streams for posts uploaded to its own player, which is why screen-recorded or hastily saved copies so often come out silent. The parser on the Reddit to MP4 page fetches both streams and hands you one MP4 with the sound attached.
This guide covers the flow end to end, plus the two post types that return no file at all.
1. Copy the post link
Open the post that contains the video—the post permalink, not the subreddit front page or a user profile. Tap Share → Copy link in the app, or copy the address from your browser bar. Old Reddit, New Reddit, and mobile share links all end in the same post ID, and any of them parses.
2. Paste and parse
- Open the Reddit to MP4 page.
- Paste the link into the field and press Parse.
- Check the title and thumbnail so they match the post you meant to save.
Crossposts and text-only threads return no file—the video has to live in the post itself. If the post embeds a video hosted somewhere else, use the tool page for the site that actually hosts it.
3. Wait for the streams to combine
The list shows the renditions the source exposes; pick the one that fits your device. Then the important part: keep the tab open until preparation finishes. Reddit's video and audio arrive as separate streams, and merging them takes a few seconds—closing early is how you end up with a silent file.
4. Find the file
- iPhone / iPad: Files app → Downloads; share into Photos if you want.
- Android: the Downloads folder, usually indexed by your gallery app.
- Computer: your browser's default download folder.
If the parse fails, check that the post is public and still live—removed posts, private subreddits, and region-locked content all return errors.
What to keep in mind
- Save only videos you own or have clear permission to keep. Reddit clips are usually someone else's work.
- Respect the subreddit's rules and the original creator—saving a clip for yourself is different from reposting it.
- Some communities ask that nothing be reposted outside Reddit. When in doubt, keep the file to yourself.
Related tool pages
The parser lives on its own tool page, and the same flow covers other platforms if your clip is hosted elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
How do I save a Reddit video with sound?
Parse the full post link and keep the tab open until preparation finishes. Reddit stores video and audio as separate streams, and the parser merges them into one MP4 with sound.
Why does my Reddit link return no file?
Crossposts, text-only threads, and removed posts have no direct video stream to fetch. The video must be uploaded to Reddit's own player in the post you linked.
Can I save a Reddit video on an iPhone?
Yes. Parse the link in Safari, tap Download, and find the MP4 in Downloads inside the Files app. From there you can move it to Photos.
What about a Reddit post that links to YouTube or Imgur?
The parser reads videos hosted on Reddit itself. For an externally hosted clip, open the tool page for the site that actually hosts it, such as the YouTube to MP4 page.