What makes a good RedGIFs downloader?
- A real quality choice, with sizes. HD and SD can differ several times over in size. You should see the resolution and file size of each before you press anything.
- No pop-up tabs. Pressing Download should download your clip, not open an ad in a new tab.
- No waiting. No countdowns, “please wait” screens or ad timers before the buttons appear.
- Takes the link you have. Watch links, embed links,
v3links and clip IDs all point to the same clip. - The original file. The MP4 should come straight from RedGIFs, with its sound and without re-encoding or an added watermark.
Our pick: ClipMule
ClipMule is our own tool, so we’re not neutral, but every point above is how it works today. It shows HD and SD with resolution and file size, plus the clip’s length. Downloads come straight from RedGIFs’ servers to your browser with live progress, and pressing Download never opens another tab. It accepts every RedGIFs link format, has a paste button, and keeps previews blurred until you tap them.
It does more than download, too. From any result you can make a GIF or a looping MP4, add a caption or crop the clip to vertical, all on your own device.
How the popular RedGIFs downloaders compare
- RedVid covers Reddit and several other sites. For RedGIFs, expect a loading screen and an ad to sit through before your file. ClipMule vs RedVid
- GetRedGifs offers HD, SD and silent files but doesn’t say how big they are, and its downloads can open an ad tab. GetRedGifs alternative
- RedGifsDownloader.net gives you one Download button with no quality choice, and the first download can open an ad tab. RedGifsDownloader.net alternative
- Clipsey only accepts standard watch links and gives you one quality. Clipsey alternative
Try ClipMule
Open the RedGIFs Downloader, paste a link and press Get video. If a download doesn’t work, the troubleshooting guide covers every error.