Saving Reddit videos on iPhone has always been tricky. Reddit's native app doesn't have a built-in save feature for videos, and the DASH streaming format means most methods result in silent videos. This guide solves both problems.
The Reddit Video Problem on iPhone
- A silent MP4 (video only, no audio)
- Or a low-quality thumbnail image
Our Reddit Video Saver solves this by automatically downloading and merging both streams before delivering the complete MP4 to your iPhone.
Method 1: Use indirici.net on iPhone Safari (Easiest)
Step 1: Get the Reddit post URL
- Tap the Share button on the post
- Select Copy link
- Tap the three dots (···) on the post
- Tap Copy link
Step 2: Open Safari and go to indirici.net/reddit-video-saver
You can also bookmark this page for quick access.
Step 3: Paste the link
Tap and hold in the input field → Paste. Then tap Save.
Step 4: Download the video
When the results appear, tap the Save button next to your preferred quality. A download dialog will appear.
Step 5: Save to iPhone
- Tap Save to Files → choose a folder (or iCloud Drive)
- Or use the Share sheet to save to Photos
To get it directly to your Camera Roll, save to Files first, then open it and tap Share → Save to Photos.
Method 2: Use Reddit's Desktop Site on iPhone
On iPhone Safari, you can request the desktop version of Reddit: 1. Go to reddit.com in Safari 2. Tap the AA icon in the address bar 3. Select Request Desktop Website 4. Find the video, right-click (tap and hold) → Download linked file
This sometimes works for native v.redd.it videos but often still results in silent video.
Why Reddit Videos Have No Audio on iPhone
iPhone's built-in video saver can only grab a single stream. Since Reddit separates audio into a second stream, a direct save always produces a silent video. Only tools that merge the streams server-side (like our Reddit Video Saver) can provide a complete, audio-included MP4.
Supported Reddit Video Types
- Native v.redd.it hosted videos (most Reddit videos)
- Short GIF-style clips posted to Reddit
- Long-form video posts in r/videos, r/gaming, r/sports, etc.
Quality Options
Depending on the original upload:
| Quality | Notes |
|---|---|
| HD (1080p/720p) | Best quality, larger file |
| SD (480p/360p) | Smaller file, good for storage |
| Audio only | MP3, for podcasts/discussions |
Troubleshooting
"Video not found" error: Make sure you're copying the full Reddit post URL, not just the shortlink. Example: reddit.com/r/aww/comments/abc123/...
Download not starting: iOS sometimes requires you to tap the link, then choose "Download" in the preview. If that doesn't work, try sharing the download URL to the Files app.
No HD option: The original poster may have uploaded in low quality. We can only provide what's available on Reddit's servers.
Saving Directly to iPhone Camera Roll
After downloading to Files: 1. Open the Files app 2. Navigate to your download 3. Tap the video to open it 4. Tap the Share icon 5. Scroll down and tap Save Video
The video will appear in your Photos app.
Conclusion
Saving Reddit videos with audio on iPhone in 2026 requires a tool that merges the separate video and audio streams. Our Reddit Video Saver does this automatically — paste any Reddit post URL and download the complete video in seconds, all from Safari on your iPhone.