{"id":80830,"date":"2021-10-01T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/?p=80830"},"modified":"2024-10-24T03:40:37","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T07:40:37","slug":"how-to-download-reddit-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/how-to-download-reddit-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Download Reddit Videos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Reddit isn\u2019t just a social media platform—it\u2019s a forum for communities to gather, a source to find funny videos and images, a place to gain advice<\/a> or share problems, or just a place to let off some steam. If you\u2019re on Reddit to enjoy video content in subreddits you follow, you may want to download the videos to enjoy them offline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downloading Reddit videos isn\u2019t as easy as downloading videos from other websites, but it\u2019s still possible (if you have the right tools). If you want to download Reddit videos onto your PC or Mac, here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to do.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Is It Legal to Download Reddit Videos?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you start downloading Reddit videos, you should check that you\u2019re allowed to do so. Reddit, like all online platforms, is subject to copyright laws. If you share copyrighted material on Reddit, expect it to be deleted. Likewise, if you download copyright material without the owner\u2019s permission, you may end up in trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a judgment call for you, depending on the video copyright. If you\u2019ve downloaded a video that the original poster created and owns the copyright to, and they\u2019ve permitted you to download it, it\u2019s acceptable. The same rules apply to public domain videos, where copyright rules aren\u2019t relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Likewise, smaller video creators are unlikely to chase users who download Reddit videos to watch (but not share) elsewhere. Of course, it\u2019s always best to ask for permission to download Reddit videos. But if you\u2019re only planning on watching and not sharing videos, you shouldn\u2019t face any issues with private viewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re planning on downloading and sharing Reddit videos elsewhere, however, you\u2019re likely to fall foul of Reddit\u2019s terms of service. The laws in your country, too, may prohibit you from downloading videos from Reddit and other online sources, so make sure to confirm that you\u2019re allowed to do this first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Find and Copy a Reddit Video Link<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you can download a Reddit video, you\u2019ll need to copy the link to the video itself. When a video is uploaded to Reddit, the video is stored and played back using Reddit\u2019s own video player, making it easy to stream and view video content on the Reddit website or in the Reddit mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have the link, you can then download the video as a file, which you can then play independently in apps like VLC. You\u2019ll need to follow these steps first before you proceed to download the video using any of the methods listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. To copy a Reddit link on PC or Mac, open the Reddit website<\/a> using the new Reddit interface and find the video in the subreddit of your choice<\/a>. Once you\u2019ve opened a post containing a video, select Share<\/strong> > Copy Link<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    1. To copy a Reddit link in the Reddit app, open the app on your mobile device and locate the video you want to save. Once you\u2019ve found it, select Share<\/strong>, then choose to copy the link using your device\u2019s share options.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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      The link in your clipboard isn\u2019t a direct link to the video but rather a link to the post containing the video. Using this link, you can then use a tool to download Reddit videos (outlined below) to download the video to your device directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How to Download Reddit Videos on PC or Mac<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      As there are no official tools for downloading Reddit videos, you\u2019ll need to use third-party tools to get the job done. One of the best tools available for this is YouTube-DL<\/a> which, despite the name, is a video downloading tool for Windows, Linux, and Mac users that supports Reddit videos (along with other platforms).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This is an open-source, terminal-based tool, meaning you\u2019ll need to use the Linux or Mac terminal or Windows PowerShell to use it. You\u2019ll also need the video-sharing link for the video you wish to download by following the steps in the section above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. To begin, download the latest version of YouTube-DL<\/a> for your platform. Linux and Mac users will need to open the terminal app and follow the instructions, while Windows users can install YouTube-DL using the latest version as an executable file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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        1. If you\u2019re running Windows, open a new PowerShell window after installation by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Windows PowerShell (Admin)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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          1. In your open terminal app (on Mac or Linux) or PowerShell window (on Windows), type youtube-dl url<\/strong>, replacing URL<\/strong> with the Reddit share link and then select the Enter<\/strong> key to begin the download.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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            If the link is correct, the download should begin immediately, saving the video in the source format to your PC or Mac. You can configure this tool further (for example, setting a custom video format or saving additional video information) by using the arguments available in the YouTube-DL documentation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            How to Download Reddit Videos Online<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            If you\u2019d prefer to use a web-based service to download Reddit videos for offline playback, several platforms exist for this purpose, and you can find them easily with a Google search (e.g. Reddit video downloader<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            For example, RedditSave<\/strong> is a simple web-based tool and Google Chrome extension for downloading videos from Reddit using your web browser on any platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. To start, open the RedditSave website<\/a> and paste the Reddit video sharing URL in the box provided, then select Download<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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              1. The options on the next page will vary, depending on the source video. Select Download<\/strong> to download the video in the only available resolution, Download HD version<\/strong> to download the highest quality version, or SD Versions <\/strong>to choose a lower-quality version resolution (480p and below).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                After downloading the video, you can then play it on a video player of your choice<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Enjoying Reddit Content<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                If it isn\u2019t possible to stream videos on the go, downloading Reddit videos is a good way to get around the problem. You may need to check Reddit\u2019s terms of service first but, as long as you\u2019re not sharing the content without the copyright holder’s permission, you should be fine (but, where possible, you should still ask permission).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                You can share your own content on Reddit, from text posts and videos to animated GIFs<\/a>, as long as you have a Reddit account in good standing—if you\u2019ve been shadowbanned on Reddit<\/a>, your posts might be hidden from view. If you\u2019re just starting, consider a Reddit subscription<\/a> to go ad-free and gain extra perks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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