How to Embed or Upload a Video to Reddit using Any Device

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An easy guide to adding videos to a new Reddit post

Written by Travis Boylls

Last Updated: February 5, 2024 Fact Checked

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• Embedding a Video on Mobile
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• Embedding a Video on a PC
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• Uploading a Video on Mobile
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If you want to share an online video in a Reddit post and have the video appear in the post's body, you'll need to create a link post. Unlike a traditional text post, a link post places a video player into the body of the post rather than just the video's address. If the video you want to share is on your computer, phone, or tablet, you can embed it in a Reddit post by creating a video post. This wikiHow teaches you how to post a video to Reddit so that the video appears in the actual post.

Quick Steps

1. Copy the URL to a video you want to post.
2. Open the Reddit app or Reddit website.
3. Go to the subreddit you want to post to and create a new post.
4. Click or tap the chain-link icon and paste the video URL.
5. Click or tap Post.

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Method 1

Method 1 of 4:

Embedding a Video on Mobile

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1. 1
   Copy the URL for a video. You can use this method to share a video from a video hosting platform, like YouTube, using your phone or tablet. To copy the link to the video, tap Share below the video, then tap Copy Link.

   • Alternatively, using the YouTube app, you can tap Share below a video and then tap the Reddit icon. Write something about the video and tap Next in the upper-right corner. Then select a subreddit.
   • If viewing a video in a mobile web browser, copy the URL in the address bar at the top.
2. 2
   Open the Reddit mobile app. It's the orange-and-white robot head icon on your home screen or app list.
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3. 3
   Go to the subreddit you want to post to. You can search for a subreddit using the search bar at the top or tap the icon with three lines in the upper-left corner and select a subreddit you are subscribed to.
4. 4
   Tap +. It's at the bottom-center of the page. This creates a new post.
5. 5
   Enter a post title. Enter this where it says "Title" at the top of the page. You'll want to give the post a name that reflects the contents of the video.
6. 6
   Paste the URL of the video into the typing area. Paste the link in the field that says "Enter Link."

   • To paste the URL, tap and hold the area and select Paste.
   • If you want to mark the video as NSFW (not safe for work) or as a Spoiler, tap Add tags & flair (optional) below and tap the toggle switch next to the tags you want to add.
7. 7
   Tap POST. It's at the top-right corner. This shares your video as a link—the actual video is embedded in the body of the post.
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Method 2

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Embedding a Video on a PC

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1. 1
   Copy the URL to a video. You can use this method to embed an online video platform, like YouTube, on your computer. To copy the URL, go to the video in a web browser. Click Share below the video, and then click Copy next to the URL.

   • Alternatively, on YouTube, you can click Share below the video, click the Reddit icon, and select a subreddit.
2. 2
   Go to https://www.reddit.com in a web browser. If you're not already signed in, go ahead and do that now.
3. 3
   Go to the subreddit on which you want to post. You can search for a subreddit using the Search bar at the top of the page, or click Home at the top and select a subreddit you are part of from the drop-down menu.
4. 4
   Click the Create Post button. It's the long bar at the top of the page.

   • Alternatively, you can click the chain-link icon in the upper-right corner.
5. 5
   Click the Link tab. It's the third tab at the top of the page above the "Title" field. Creating a new post starts a Text post by default, but you'll need to switch to "Link" to embed your video in the post body.
6. 6
   Enter a post title. Enter it in the field that says "Title." You'll want to give the post a name that reflects the contents of the video.
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   Paste the URL of the video into the typing area. You can paste a copied URL by right-clicking the "URL" field and selecting "Paste."

   • If necessary, click SPOILER if you are posting a spoiler video, or NSFW if the video isn't safe for people to view at work.
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   Click Post. This shares your post with the video embedded in its body.
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Method 3

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Uploading a Video on Mobile

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1. 1
   Go to the subreddit you want to post to in the Reddit mobile app. You can search for a subreddit using the search bar at the top, or tap the icon with three lines in the upper-left corner and select a subreddit you subscribe to.

   • These steps will work in the Reddit mobile app on any Android, iPhone, or iPad.
2. 2
   Tap +. It's at the bottom of the screen in the center. This creates a new post.
3. 3
   Tap the video icon. It's the square with a triangle in the middle at the lower-left corner.
4. 4
   Select the video(s) you want to upload and tap Add. You can choose any video(s) from your gallery or the Photos app.

   • Videos must be less than 1 GB in size and under 15 minutes long.
   • If the Reddit app doesn't have access to your photos, it will ask for permission. Tap Allow when prompted.
5. 5
   Trim the video (optional) and tap Next. If you don't want to post the whole video, you can drag the sliders on either end of the bar at the bottom of the screen to select the part of the video you want to keep.

   • After tapping Next, you can also mark the video as NSFW (not safe for work) or as a Spoiler if needed. Tap Add tags & flair (optional) below the title and tap the toggle switches to mark the video.
6. 6
   Enter a post title. Enter it in the field that says "Title". You'll want to give the video post a name that reflects the contents of the video.
7. 7
   Add the body of your post (optional).. Enter a capture or say something about the video where it says "body text".
8. 8
   Tap POST. It's at the top-right corner. This shares your video as a new post. The video will actually be embedded in the body of the post.
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Embedding a Streaming Video on a Computer

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1. 1
   Go to the subreddit on which you want to post. You can search for a subreddit using the Search bar at the top of the page, or click Home at the top of the page and select a subreddit you are part of from the drop-down menu.
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   Click the Create Post button. It's the wide oval button on the right panel.
3. 3
   Click the Images & Video tab. It's the second tab above the "Title" field. This is the tab you'll need to be on if you want to upload your own video to Reddit.
4. 4
   Enter a post title. You'll want to give the post a name that reflects the contents of the video.
5. 5
   Click Upload. This opens your computer's file browser.

   • Alternatively, you can drag and drop a video file into the box in the middle of the screen.
6. 6
   Select the video file and click Open. This attaches your video to the post.

   • Videos must be less than 1 GB and less than 15 minutes in length.
   • After uploading, you can mark the video as NSFW (not safe for work) or as a Spoiler if needed by clicking the appropriate tag below the video preview.
7. 7
   Click Post. This shares your post with the video embedded in its body.
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• Avoid posting videos that violate Reddit's content policy.
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• Read and understand a subreddit's rules before posting a video--some subreddits may not take kindly to certain types of videos.
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