# Reddit Media Downloader (`scrapers-hub/reddit-media-downloader`) Actor

Reddit media downloader to download images, videos, GIFs, and media from Reddit posts 📥💬 Perfect for content saving, research, and offline viewing. Fast, high-quality, and easy to use.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/scrapers-hub/reddit-media-downloader.md
- **Developed by:** [Scrapers Hub](https://apify.com/scrapers-hub) (community)
- **Categories:** Social media, Videos, Automation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $2.99 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".

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The best way to integrate Actors is as follows.

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```bash
npm install apify-client
```

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```bash
pip install apify-client
```

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````bash
# MacOS / Linux
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# Windows
irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex
```bash

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If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md).

For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

### ⭐ **Reddit Media Downloader** - Extract Videos & Images from Reddit 📥

**Reddit Media Downloader** is a powerful scraping tool that extracts **high-quality videos, images, and media metadata** from Reddit posts.

It automatically processes Reddit post URLs, detects media type (video or image), and returns **direct downloadable links with multiple quality options**, making it perfect for content creators, researchers, and automation workflows.

💡 Just provide Reddit post URLs — and the scraper will extract clean, structured media data instantly.

---

### 🎬 What **Reddit Media Downloader** can extract?

Below is a quick breakdown of data types this tool can extract ⬇️

| Data Type 📊       | Description                              |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Video URLs**     | Direct Reddit video links (v.redd.it)    |
| **Audio Stream**   | Separate audio track (if available)      |
| **Thumbnail**      | Preview image from Reddit post           |
| **Title**          | Reddit post title                        |
| **Quality Levels** | Multiple resolutions (360p, 720p, 1080p) |
| **Media Type**     | Video or audio stream type               |
| **Source URL**     | Original Reddit post link                |

⏱ *Perfect for downloading Reddit content or building media automation tools.*

---

### 🧩 Input Parameters

#### Example Input JSON

```json
{
  "urls": [
    "https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/1t99m84/the_spaghetti_benchmark/"
  ]
}
````

#### Input Parameters Table

| Parameter | Description                        |
| --------- | ---------------------------------- |
| **urls**  | List of Reddit post URLs to scrape |

***

### 📤 Output Format

#### Example Output JSON

```json
[
  {
    "url": "https://v.redd.it/abc123",
    "source": "reddit",
    "title": "The Spaghetti Benchmark",
    "thumbnail": "https://preview.redd.it/example.jpg",
    "medias": [
      {
        "type": "video",
        "quality": "720p",
        "url": "https://v.redd.it/abc123/DASH_720.mp4",
        "extension": "mp4",
        "info": {
          "bandwidth": "2500000",
          "width": "1280",
          "height": "720"
        }
      },
      {
        "type": "audio",
        "quality": "audio",
        "url": "https://v.redd.it/abc123/DASH_AUDIO_128.mp4",
        "extension": "mp3"
      }
    ],
    "type": "multiple",
    "error": false,
    "time_end": 1456
  }
]
```

***

#### Output Fields Table

| Field         | Description                  |
| ------------- | ---------------------------- |
| **url**       | Direct Reddit video base URL |
| **source**    | Always `"reddit"`            |
| **title**     | Reddit post title            |
| **thumbnail** | Preview image URL            |
| **medias**    | List of video/audio streams  |
| **type**      | Media type (single/multiple) |
| **error**     | Whether extraction failed    |
| **time\_end**  | Processing time (ms)         |

***

### ⚙️ Key Features of the **Reddit Media Downloader** 🔥

- 🎥 **High-Quality Video Extraction**
  Extracts multiple resolutions from Reddit DASH streams.

- 🎧 **Audio Stream Support**
  Automatically detects and includes audio tracks.

- 🖼️ **Thumbnail Extraction**
  Fetches preview images even if default thumbnail is missing.

- ⚡ **Fast & Reliable Processing**
  Uses optimized Reddit JSON API parsing.

- 🌍 **Proxy Support**
  Built-in residential proxy support for stable scraping.

- 📦 **Structured JSON Output**
  Clean, developer-friendly format for apps or automation.

- 🔄 **Multi-Quality Media Support**
  Returns all available video resolutions when possible.

***

### 🛠️ How to use the **Reddit Media Downloader** (Step-by-Step) 📘

1. **Log in to Apify**
   Create or access your Apify account.

2. **Select the Actor**
   Search for **“Reddit Media Downloader”** in the Apify Store.

3. **Add Reddit URLs**
   Paste one or multiple Reddit post links.

4. **Run the Actor** 🚀
   The scraper fetches media automatically.

5. **Download Results**
   Export JSON data and use media links directly.

***

### 🎯 Use Cases

This tool is useful for many media-related workflows:

- 📱 **Content Reposting Tools**
  Reuse Reddit videos for social media (with permission).

- 📊 **Research & Analysis**
  Study viral content trends on Reddit.

- 🎥 **Media Archiving**
  Save Reddit videos for offline access.

- 🤖 **Automation Systems**
  Integrate Reddit media into bots or pipelines.

- 📂 **Content Libraries**
  Build structured Reddit video/image datasets.

***

### 💎 Why choose this Reddit Downloader?

- ⚡ Direct access to Reddit video streams
- 🎥 Multi-quality DASH video extraction
- 🎧 Audio + video separation support
- 🌍 Works with global Reddit posts
- 📦 Clean structured JSON output
- 🔄 Batch URL processing support
- 🛡️ Stable proxy-enabled scraping

If you need reliable **Reddit media extraction**, this tool is built for it.

***

### 📊 How many posts can you scrape?

The scraper is optimized for both small and large workloads:

- 🔹 Small: 1–50 posts
- 🔹 Medium: 100–500 posts
- 🔹 Large: 1000+ posts (batch mode supported)

Performance depends on:

- Reddit rate limits
- Proxy configuration
- Media complexity

***

### ⚖️ Is it legal to download Reddit media?

This tool only extracts **publicly available Reddit content**.

Users must ensure compliance with:

- Reddit Terms of Service
- Copyright laws
- Local regulations

⚠️ Always use responsibly and avoid unauthorized redistribution of copyrighted content.

***

### ❓ FAQ — Reddit Media Downloader

**1. Does it download files directly?**
No — it provides direct media URLs (video/audio streams).

**2. Can it extract audio separately?**
Yes — audio streams are included when available.

**3. Does it support images?**
Yes — image posts and thumbnails are supported.

**4. Can I scrape multiple posts at once?**
Yes — batch URL input is supported.

**5. Does it support all Reddit videos?**
It supports most v.redd.it DASH videos.

**6. Is proxy required?**
Not required, but recommended for stability.

**7. Can I use this in my app?**
Yes — it’s designed for API integration.

# Actor input Schema

## `urls` (type: `array`):

List of Reddit post URLs to scrape.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "urls": [
    "https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/1t99m84/the_spaghetti_benchmark/"
  ]
}
```

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("scrapers-hub/reddit-media-downloader").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("scrapers-hub/reddit-media-downloader").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{}' |
apify call scrapers-hub/reddit-media-downloader --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=scrapers-hub/reddit-media-downloader",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

```json
{
    "openapi": "3.0.1",
    "info": {
        "title": "Reddit Media Downloader",
        "description": "Reddit media downloader to download images, videos, GIFs, and media from Reddit posts 📥💬 Perfect for content saving, research, and offline viewing. Fast, high-quality, and easy to use.",
        "version": "0.1",
        "x-build-id": "RUEVFlaPfx3MeRM9c"
    },
    "servers": [
        {
            "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2"
        }
    ],
    "paths": {
        "/acts/scrapers-hub~reddit-media-downloader/run-sync-get-dataset-items": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-scrapers-hub-reddit-media-downloader",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK"
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/scrapers-hub~reddit-media-downloader/runs": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "runs-sync-scrapers-hub-reddit-media-downloader",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK",
                        "content": {
                            "application/json": {
                                "schema": {
                                    "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema"
                                }
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/scrapers-hub~reddit-media-downloader/run-sync": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "run-sync-scrapers-hub-reddit-media-downloader",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK"
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    },
    "components": {
        "schemas": {
            "inputSchema": {
                "type": "object",
                "required": [
                    "urls"
                ],
                "properties": {
                    "urls": {
                        "title": "Reddit Post URLs",
                        "type": "array",
                        "description": "List of Reddit post URLs to scrape.",
                        "items": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "default": [
                            "https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/1t99m84/the_spaghetti_benchmark/"
                        ]
                    }
                }
            },
            "runsResponseSchema": {
                "type": "object",
                "properties": {
                    "data": {
                        "type": "object",
                        "properties": {
                            "id": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "actId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "userId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "startedAt": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "format": "date-time",
                                "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
                            },
                            "finishedAt": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "format": "date-time",
                                "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
                            },
                            "status": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "example": "READY"
                            },
                            "meta": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "origin": {
                                        "type": "string",
                                        "example": "API"
                                    },
                                    "userAgent": {
                                        "type": "string"
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "stats": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "inputBodyLen": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 2000
                                    },
                                    "rebootCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "restartCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "resurrectCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "computeUnits": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "options": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "build": {
                                        "type": "string",
                                        "example": "latest"
                                    },
                                    "timeoutSecs": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 300
                                    },
                                    "memoryMbytes": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 1024
                                    },
                                    "diskMbytes": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 2048
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "buildId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultKeyValueStoreId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultDatasetId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultRequestQueueId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "buildNumber": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "example": "1.0.0"
                            },
                            "containerUrl": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "usage": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATASET_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATASET_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
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                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 1
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
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                                    },
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            }
        }
    }
}
```