How to Save Reddit Videos for Offline Viewing

Save Reddit Videos for When You're Offline

Sometimes you want to watch Reddit videos when you don't have an internet connection. Maybe you're on a flight, commuting through an area with spotty signal, or just want to save your mobile data. Whatever the reason, downloading Reddit videos for offline viewing is simple with Viddit.

When Offline Viewing Comes in Handy

• Flights - Save your favorite Reddit videos before boarding and watch them at 35,000 feet.
• Commutes - Subway tunnels and rural train routes often have no signal. Downloaded videos don't care.
• Travel - If you're heading somewhere with limited or expensive data, load up on content beforehand.
• Bad signal areas - Camping, rural areas, or buildings with poor reception are all good reasons to download first.

How to Download Reddit Videos for Offline Use

1. Browse Reddit and find videos you want to save.
2. For each video, tap Share and then Copy Link.
3. Go to viddit.io and paste the link.
4. Choose the quality you want. For offline viewing, 720p is a good balance between quality and file size. Pick 1080p if storage isn't a concern.
5. Download the video to your device.

Organizing Your Downloaded Videos

If you download a lot of Reddit videos, a little organization goes a long way:

• Create folders by topic. Set up folders for different categories like funny, tutorials, cooking, or music.
• Use descriptive filenames. Rename downloaded files so you can find them later without opening each one.
• Clean up regularly. Delete videos you've already watched to free up storage space.

On Android

Downloaded files typically go to your Downloads folder. You can use the built-in Files app to move them into organized folders. If you're using the Viddit Android app, downloads are easy to manage right from the app.

On iPhone

Videos downloaded through Safari go to the Files app. You can create folders there and organize your videos. You can also save videos to your Camera Roll for easier access in the Photos app.

On Desktop

Videos save to your Downloads folder by default. Create subfolders to keep things organized, or use a media player app that lets you create playlists from local files.

Choosing the Right Quality

When downloading for offline viewing, think about your storage space:

• 360p - Smallest files. Fine for quick clips where quality doesn't matter much.
• 480p - Decent quality with moderate file sizes.
• 720p - Good HD quality. Best balance for most people.
• 1080p - Full HD. Best quality but largest file sizes.

For more details on Reddit video quality options, check out our video formats and quality guide.

Batch Downloading Tips

If you want to save a bunch of videos at once, here's a workflow that works well:

1. Browse Reddit and save posts you want to download (use Reddit's built-in save feature).
2. When you're ready, go through your saved posts and copy each link.
3. Open Viddit and download them one at a time.

On Android, the Viddit app makes this process faster since you can share directly from Reddit.

For the full guide on downloading to your phone, read our mobile download guide.