How to Make Reddit Videos
Complete step-by-step guide to creating viral Reddit story videos for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels
Why Reddit Videos?
Reddit story videos are one of the most reliable ways to build a successful short-form content channel. This format has created countless million-follower accounts on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. The best part? It's beginner-friendly and doesn't require showing your face.
In this guide, you'll learn the exact process top creators use to turn Reddit posts into viral videos that consistently generate millions of views. We'll cover finding stories, creating videos, and optimizing for maximum reach.
Find Engaging Reddit Stories
The foundation of a great Reddit video is a great story. Here's how to find content that will perform well:
Best Subreddits for Viral Content:
- r/AmITheAsshole (AITA): Relationship and family drama. Extremely engaging with clear conflicts.
- r/relationship_advice: Dating and relationship stories with emotional hooks.
- r/tifu: Funny and embarrassing life stories with broad appeal.
- r/entitledparents: Karen stories and satisfying revenge tales.
What Makes a Good Story:
- ✓ Strong emotional hook in the first sentence
- ✓ Clear conflict or dramatic situation
- ✓ Length: 1-3 minutes when read aloud
- ✓ Relatable to your target audience
- ✓ Has a satisfying or unexpected ending
Create Your Video with FlickifyAI
Once you've found your story, use FlickifyAI's Reddit Shorts Creator to transform it into a professional video:
Paste the Reddit URL or copy the story text into FlickifyAI
Select your AI voice: Choose from 100+ realistic voices. Popular choices are "Matthew" (professional male) or "Joanna" (clear female voice)
Choose background footage: Minecraft parkour, Subway Surfers, GTA, or satisfying videos
Enable animated subtitles: Essential for engagement (85% watch without sound)
Generate your video: Takes 2-5 minutes to render
Optimize for Each Platform
TikTok
- • Format: 9:16 vertical
- • Max: 10 minutes
- • Sweet spot: 1-3 min
- • Use trending sounds
- • Post 3-5x daily
YouTube Shorts
- • Format: 9:16 vertical
- • Max: 60 seconds
- • Sweet spot: 30-60 sec
- • Add #Shorts in title
- • Post 1-3x daily
Instagram Reels
- • Format: 9:16 vertical
- • Max: 90 seconds
- • Sweet spot: 30-60 sec
- • Use popular audio
- • Post 1-2x daily
Pro Tip: Post the same video to all three platforms. Each has different algorithms and audiences, so what flops on TikTok might go viral on Shorts (and vice versa).
Write Compelling Titles & Hooks
Your title and first 3 seconds determine if viewers watch. Use these proven formulas:
Title Examples:
- • "My husband disappeared for 3 days... you won't believe why"
- • "AITA for refusing to give my sister money?"
- • "She accused me of stealing her boyfriend..."
- • "My MIL tried to ruin my wedding and I got revenge"
Hook Formulas:
- • Start with the climax: "I just found out my best friend..."
- • Ask a question: "Am I wrong for doing this?"
- • Create curiosity: "This changes everything..."
- • Use shock value: "I can't believe this happened..."
Scale Your Content Production
Once you have the process down, it's time to scale:
Batch create content: Spend 2-3 hours creating 10-15 videos at once
Schedule posts: Use scheduling tools to maintain consistent posting
Analyze performance: Double down on story types that perform best
Expand to multiple channels: Once profitable, launch additional accounts in different niches
Pro Tips for Maximum Views
Content Tips
- • Post 3-5 times daily for fastest growth
- • Use clear, easy-to-read subtitle fonts
- • Add engaging background footage
- • Keep videos under 3 minutes
Growth Tips
- • Respond to comments quickly
- • Create "Part 2" videos for engagement
- • Study your analytics religiously
- • Test different subreddits and formats