Reddit Video

Reddit introduced native video hosting in August 2017, enabling users to upload videos directly in posts no need for third-party platforms like YouTube or Vimeo.²⁰(Reddit Inc, Ars Technica) This enhancement allows for better visibility and engagement based on Reddit’s internal design rather than external links.

Video Posting Requirements

To successfully upload a video to Reddit, your content must meet strict technical guidelines:

• Format: MP4 or MOV (preferably H.264 video codec)(California Learning Resource Network, Outer Ideas, Tipard)
  
• Length: Maximum of 15 minutes(Ars Technica)
  
• Size Limit: Up to 1 GB(Tella)
  
• Aspect Ratio: Supported dimensions include 1:1, 4:5, 16:9, and 4:3(FlexClip)
  

How to Upload a Video on Reddit

1. Desktop or Web Browser

• Log into Reddit and click “Create Post”
  
• Select the “Image & Video” tab and upload your file
  
• Add a title, choose thumbnail if available, and submit to a subreddit(Tella, FlexClip)
  

2. Mobile App (Android/iOS)

• Tap the “New Post” (pencil icon), then choose “Video”
  
• Record on the spot using Camera, or pick from Library
  
• Trim the video if needed, enter a post title, select your subreddit, and upload(Tella, FlexClip)
  

Why Choose Native Video Over External Links?

• Higher visibility in feeds videos autoplay inline and are indexed by Reddit’s algorithm(California Learning Resource Network)
  
• Better community engagement comments and votes remain in the Reddit environment (no redirection)(California Learning Resource Network)
  
• Faster playback via Reddit’s CDN, usually with lower latency than third-party embeds(California Learning Resource Network)
  

Reddit Video Player: User Experience & Feedback

Reddit recently rolled out a redesigned video player across platforms to unify user experience. However, community feedback has been mixed:

• Many users criticize the UI buttons are unintuitive and fullscreen behavior differs from previous versions(Reddit)
  
• Frequent issues reported include:
  
  • Reduced battery performance (especially on iOS)
    
  • Intrusive UI elements (e.g. award animations)
    
  • A lack of a toggle to revert to native OS player(Reddit, Reddit)
    

Reddit staff has acknowledged these complaints and stated they’re working on improvements, but some features remain polarizing.(Reddit)

Summary Table

Aspect	Details
Launch Year	Native video hosting introduced in August 2017(Ars Technica)
Allowed Formats	MP4, MOV (H.264 codec preferred)
Max Length / Size	Up to 15 minutes, 1 GB
Supported Ratios	1:1, 4:5, 16:9, 4:3
Posting Sources	Desktop/web, official mobile app
NSFW Subreddits	Often require external video links, not native videos
Viewer Experience	Inline autoplay, commentable, higher visibility
User Feedback	Video player redesign criticized for usability issues

Pro Tips for Posting Reddit Videos

• Always check subreddit rules. Some don’t support native video.
  
• Use simple, descriptive titles to attract engagement.
  
• Trim or compress your video to fit within Reddit’s limits.
  
• Preview your upload before posting for smooth playback.
  
• Stay updated on Reddit’s player feedback threads and consider alternatives like Apollo if needed.