How to download Reddit videos on Mac

I've spent countless hours browsing Reddit, and honestly, it's become one of my go-to places for discovering amazing content — funny clips, tutorials, news, you name it. But you know how frustrating it is when you see an amazing Reddit video, but then can't find it again because it's buried under hundreds of new posts? Reddit updates quickly, making content hard to find later. Posts disappear in the constant stream of updates.

That’s why knowing how to download Reddit videos for offline watching is a total lifesaver. Whether you want to save a hilarious meme for your commute or archive a helpful tutorial, I’ll walk you through the best ways to keep your favorite Reddit videos handy on your Mac.

Quick answer: How to download Reddit videos (2026 cheat-sheet)

Below you’ll discover the best tools to download Reddit videos on your Mac in 2026. I’ve tested every one of them on macOS Tahoe to ensure they deliver high-quality videos with full audio quickly and reliably. Choose the option that best fits your style and start saving your favorite clips in seconds. For more tips, scroll down.

Why you can't download Reddit videos natively

Reddit doesn't make it easy to save videos. Whether it's a native Reddit upload or an embedded YouTube video, there's no simple download button to help you out. So if you want to keep a video for later, you’ll need to use a third-party tool.

Best Reddit video downloaders

Don’t worry — you have plenty of choices. Mac apps, browser extensions, and straight-from-the-web services can all turn a Reddit link into an MP4 with full-quality audio.

To keep things simple, they fall into two camps:

• Native Mac power tools: Downie, Permute
• Quick web grabbers: RapidSave, Viddit, RedVid, and Redv

Below you’ll find the details for each, all tested on macOS Tahoe (2026).

Downie: Powerful automatic video downloader for Reddit & 1,200+ sites

Downie is perfect for users who want a powerful, automated video downloader. It works with over 1,200 websites beyond Reddit, including YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, and more. Just paste the Reddit link into the app, and Downie will automatically download the video with full audio.

Unlike many online tools, Downie lets you choose from multiple download options. For example, you can extract audio or subtitles only or download the full video or GIF. There’s also a Quick Look feature that lets you preview the video before downloading it — a great option if you’re working with lots of URLs. 

How to download Reddit videos with Downie:

1. Download and open Downie.
2. Copy the Reddit post's URL (not just the video URL).
3. Paste it into Downie’s main window.
4. Choose your preferred format and resolution.
5. Sign in to your Reddit account or sign up to create a new profile. Note: If the window for signing up doesn't appear, just allow pop-ups in Downie's settings.
6. If the app detected several videos on the Reddit page, select which ones you want to save.
7. Click the Start icon.

Downie sends MP4 files to your Downloads folder by default, but you can change this in Downie → Preferences → Files. You can also select a video format you need.

Pulltube: Smart video downloader with built-in trimming

Pulltube is another powerful Reddit downloader that also supports downloads from over 1,000 other websites, including YouTube, TikTok, and more. What sets Pulltube apart is that you can trim videos before downloading them. You can trim by time codes or manually select the specific parts you need. And of course, you can download the entire video as well.

Another cool feature in Permute that you might like is the Download Later List. It’s especially useful if you’re working with lots of URLs — just drop them into the list and download when you’re ready.

Here’s how to download a Reddit video using PullTube step by step:

1. Download and open Pulltube.
2. Copy the Reddit post link (not just the video URL).
3. Paste it into Pulltube’s main window.
4. Choose your preferred format and resolution.
5. Sign in to your Reddit account or sign up to create a new profile.
6. Click the Start icon.

PullTube has a browser extension for Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Once installed, a single click on the PullTube extension will instantly send the download URL to the app. 

SnapDownloader: Fast one-click Reddit video downloader with audio merge

SnapDownloader is a single-purpose app for Windows and Mac that makes it easy to download Reddit videos as MP4s. You can also convert videos to MP3 for audio-only listening, and it supports hundreds of other sites.

How to use SnapDownloader:

1. Launch SnapDownloader.
2. Paste your Reddit video link into the search bar.
3. Choose video or audio, select the format and quality.
4. (Optional) Trim the video or schedule the download.
5. Click Download.

SnapDownloader merges audio and video tracks automatically, so you always get a complete file. 

RedVid: Instant no-install Reddit video saver

If you only need to save a Reddit video now and then, Redvid is one of the easiest online solutions. Just paste your Reddit link and download the video — no signup, no installation.

How to save Reddit videos with Redv:

1. Visit redvid.io.
2. Paste your Reddit video link and hit Return.
3. Select Download Video or Download Audio.

RedVid is simple, but it doesn’t let you adjust video quality or convert to audio right away. 

RapidSave: Quick, free online HD Reddit video downloader

RapidSave is a browser-based tool that lets you choose between HD and SD video quality before downloading. Just paste your Reddit link, click Download, and you’re set.

How to use RapidSave:

1. Go to rapidsave.com.
2. Paste your Reddit video link.
3. Click Download HD Video or SD Video.

RapidSave merges audio and video for you, so you don’t have to worry about silent clips. 

Permute: Easy video converter to optimize your downloaded clips

Downloaded videos often have two problems. They might be in an unreadable format or too large to share easily. Permute is the most flexible media converter I’ve found for Mac. It supports hundreds of video, audio, and image formats and lets you preconfigure conversion settings for your needs. 

How to convert Reddit videos with Permute:

1. Open Permute.
2. Drag and drop your downloaded video onto the app.
3. Select the output format from the dropdown.
4. Use the gear icon to adjust quality or other settings.
5. Click Start to convert.

Permute also lets you crop, trim, add subtitles, or merge videos.

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