Updated March 2026 • 6 min read
If you've ever downloaded a Reddit video and found it has no sound, you're not alone. This is one of the most common issues with Reddit video downloads. This guide explains exactly why it happens and how to get Reddit videos with working audio.
Use a proper Reddit video downloader that merges audio and video streams:
Reddit uses a unique video hosting system that separates audio and video:
When you download directly from Reddit (right-click → Save), you only get the video stream. The audio stream is ignored because it's stored separately.
Reddit's video hosting is optimized for streaming, not downloading:
Tools like TechEvangelistSEO automatically detect both streams and merge them during download. You get a complete video file with audio intact.
Advanced users can use FFmpeg to manually merge the audio and video files:
ffmpeg -i video.mp4 -i audio.mp4 -c copy output.mp4
You can add .json to any Reddit URL to get metadata including the audio URL. This is what our tool does automatically.
Not all Reddit videos have missing audio. Some are intentionally silent:
Reddit GIFs don't have audio. They're converted from image formats.
You likely downloaded just the video stream. Use our Reddit downloader to get both streams merged.
Yes, select the MP3 Audio option to extract just the audio track.