How to Download Reddit Videos With Audio Merged

Reddit is one of the worst platforms for downloading videos. Unlike TikTok or Instagram, Reddit stores video and audio as completely separate files. If you've ever downloaded a Reddit video only to find it's completely silent, this is why. Here's how to fix it.

🧩 Why Reddit Videos Have No Audio When Downloaded

Reddit uses DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP) to serve video content. This means: - The video is stored at one URL (e.g., DASH_720.mp4) - The audio is stored at a different URL (e.g., DASH_audio.mp4)

When you right-click and "Save Video As" or use a basic downloader, you only get the video stream. The audio stream is left behind.

✅ The Fix: Use a Downloader That Merges Automatically

Tiklocker handles Reddit's split-stream format automatically. Here's how:

1. Copy the Reddit post URL: Whether you're on old Reddit, new Reddit, or the mobile app, copy the link to the post containing the video.
2. Paste into Tiklocker: Go to Tiklocker.com and paste the URL.
3. Download: Tiklocker detects the separate streams, merges them together, and delivers a single MP4 file with perfect audio sync.

No extra steps, no manual merging, no command-line tools.

🔄 What About Cross-Posts?

Reddit cross-posts sometimes confuse download tools because the video URL points to the original post in a different subreddit. Tiklocker follows these redirects automatically, so you can paste the cross-post URL directly and it will still work.

📱 Works on Mobile Too

On the Reddit mobile app: 1. Tap "Share" on the post 2. Select "Copy Link" 3. Open Tiklocker.com in your browser 4. Paste and download

The downloaded MP4 saves to your camera roll or Files app with full audio.

🎥 Reddit GIF Downloads

Many Reddit "GIFs" (especially on r/gifs and r/funny) are actually hosted on services like Imgur or Gfycat as MP4s. Tiklocker can handle direct Reddit video links. For external hosts, copy the direct link to the video itself.

⚡ For Bulk Reddit Downloads

If you're archiving an entire thread or subreddit's worth of video content, consider using the Tiklocker API. Submit a batch of Reddit URLs and receive all the videos as a zip file, all with audio properly merged.

🤔 FAQ

Does it work with NSFW Reddit posts? Yes, as long as the post is publicly accessible (not in a private subreddit).

What about Reddit videos hosted on v.redd.it? That's Reddit's native video hosting, and exactly what Tiklocker is designed to handle. These are the videos with the split audio/video streams.

Can I download Reddit livestream replays? If the streamer has saved the replay as a post, yes. Live streams that weren't saved cannot be downloaded.

Stop getting silent Reddit videos. Download with audio at Tiklocker.com.