Why do Reddit videos download without audio?

Reddit videos sometimes have audio on separate hosts. Our downloader detects and combines audio tracks, or you can use alternative methods to get videos with sound.

How do I download Reddit videos with audio?

Use our Reddit downloader tool, try the thumbnail method (select HD quality), or use browser developer tools to extract the video with audio.

Can I fix videos that already downloaded without audio?

No, if the audio wasn't included in the original download, it cannot be recovered. Delete and re-download using a method that includes audio.

Reddit Video No Audio Fix

Updated April 2026 — download Reddit videos with sound.

Reddit videos downloading without audio? This is a common issue caused by how Reddit hosts media. Here's how to fix it and get videos with sound.

Why Reddit Videos Download Without Audio

Reddit uses a complex media system where video and audio may be hosted separately or use different codecs. When downloaders extract video content, they sometimes only capture the video stream.

Common Causes:

Audio hosted on separate CDN than video
Browser codec not supported by downloader
Cross-origin resource sharing (CORS) issues
NSFW content with restricted audio
Mobile-only content formats

Fix #1: Use HD Quality Option

Our downloader offers multiple quality options. HD downloads typically include audio:

Paste Reddit URL into our Reddit downloader
Wait for available quality options to load
Select "HD"or "Best"quality
Download — HD versions usually include audio

Fix #2: Try the Thumbnail Method

Sometimes the audio URL is in the page metadata. Our tool extracts this automatically, but you can try manually:

Open the Reddit post in your browser
Right-click and select "View Page Source"
Search for "audio_url"
If found, copy the URL and add to video stream

Fix #3: Use Alternative Download Sources

Reddit videos can often be found on alternative platforms where they're re-uploaded with audio included:

TikTok Cross-Posts

Many Reddit videos are also posted on TikTok. Use our TikTok downloaderinstead.

YouTube Reuploads

Popular Reddit content often appears on YouTube. Use our YouTube downloader.

Fix #4: Browser Developer Tools

For tech-savvy users, browser dev tools can extract video with audio:

Open Reddit post in Chrome/Firefox
Press F12to open DevTools
Go to Networktab
Filter by mediaor mp4
Look for files with audio streams
Right-click and "Open in new tab"
Right-click video → "Save video as"

Video Types and Audio likelihood

Video Type	Audio Likelihood	Fix
Standard Reddit posts	High	Use HD quality
crossposts from TikTok	High	Direct TikTok link
Gifs (no audio expected)	None	Not applicable
NSFW content	Variable	May need alt sources
Mobile-only uploads	Medium	Use browser version

FAQ: Reddit Video Audio

Why do some Reddit videos have no audio at all?

Reddit GIFs are converted from video but don't include audio — that's intentional. True videos without audio may be a posting error.

Can I merge audio into a video file?

Yes, using video editing software like VLC, HandBrake, or online tools. But it's easier to re-download with audio included.

Does Reddit store audio separately?

Yes, Reddit uses multiple CDNs and media formats. The audio might be hosted on a different server than the video.