Quick answer
To download a v.redd.it video with sound, paste the public Reddit post URL or direct v.redd.it media link and choose the detected MP4 output.
On Reddit, video and audio can be served separately. That is why a reliable workflow starts with the correct public URL and checks that both streams are merged.
Why Reddit downloads can lose audio
Many Reddit videos use separate video and audio streams. If the URL resolves poorly or the merge step fails, the result may be a silent video.
- Use the full Reddit post URL when possible.
- Direct v.redd.it links can also work.
- The content must remain public and available.
How to choose the right Reddit link
The post URL usually gives more context than the raw media link. It also makes it easier to confirm that the content is a public video and not a text post or GIF.
- Copy the post URL when possible.
- Check that the video still plays on Reddit.
- Removed media will not return audio.