Reddit GIF Downloader
Save Reddit GIFs as MP4 — Original Quality, Instant Download
How to Download Reddit GIFs
Open the Reddit GIF post
Find the Reddit post with the GIF you want to save. Copy the post URL — not the direct media URL, but the Reddit page link.
Paste & click Download
Paste the post URL into the field above and click Download. RDownloader locates the MP4 stored behind the GIF on Reddit's CDN.
Save the MP4 to your device
Click the download button and save the file. The MP4 plays and loops just like the original GIF — anywhere, any device.
Everything You Need to Know About Reddit GIFs
Saved as MP4
Reddit internally stores all GIFs as looping MP4 videos. You get the exact same file Reddit plays — smaller size, better quality than a .gif file.
Original resolution
No upscaling, no downscaling. The MP4 you download matches the resolution the poster originally uploaded.
No conversion delay
Because Reddit already stores GIFs as MP4, there's nothing to convert. Your file is ready in seconds.
Loops natively
MP4 files loop seamlessly in most players and messaging apps — the same behavior you see on Reddit.
No watermark
The file is the raw MP4 from Reddit's CDN. Nothing is added, re-compressed, or branded.
Easy to share
MP4 is universally accepted on Discord, iMessage, WhatsApp, Twitter/X, and every other platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Reddit GIFs saved as MP4 instead of .gif?
Reddit converts all uploaded GIFs to MP4 before storing them on v.redd.it. MP4 files are significantly smaller and play more smoothly than the .gif format. The playback looks identical, but the file is much more efficient.
How do I download a GIF from Reddit?
Open the Reddit post with the GIF, copy the post URL, paste it into RDownloader above, and click Download. The GIF will be saved as an MP4 file to your device.
Can I convert the downloaded MP4 back into a .gif file?
RDownloader doesn't offer GIF conversion — we give you the original MP4. If you need a .gif file specifically, you can use a free tool like ezgif.com to convert it after downloading.
Will the downloaded GIF have sound?
Most GIFs on Reddit are silent — they have no audio track. If the post does have audio, RDownloader will show it as a separate "Audio only" download option alongside the video.
How do I save a Reddit GIF on my phone?
On iPhone: paste the URL into RDownloader in Safari, tap Download, then use the share sheet to save to Files or Photos. On Android: the MP4 will be saved to your Downloads folder automatically.
What subreddits' GIFs are supported?
Any publicly accessible Reddit post with a GIF or short video hosted natively on Reddit (v.redd.it). Subreddits that embed from Giphy, Gfycat, or other external services are not supported.