Reddit rolls out AI audio and video versions of posts. A limited Reddit test converts select text threads into narrated clips that keep the original posts intact and may boost discovery in search. Reddit is testing audio and video versions of text posts and comments on its apps and website, as part of what it called a limited experiment across select communities. The new formats let users listen to posts or watch them as short videos, while linking back to the original text threads, which Reddit said will remain unchanged. Reddit said the test affects a sample of posts in selected communities. The company did not say how it is choosing which posts to convert into audio or video. One early example is an eight-year-old post in the r/boardgames community asking for road trip game suggestions for adults. Reddit converted that thread into a three-minute video that narrates the original question and some top replies, with the post text shown on screen. Discover more Cloud Storage Business & Industrial The voices in that example appear to be AI-generated. Reddit said the experiment is intended to assess whether users find these post formats helpful. The company has also been adding more video tools elsewhere in the platform. In June, Reddit launched video comments, allowing users to post videos in comment threads that can then be viewed in a full-screen player. Chief Executive Steve Huffman referred to the effort during the company's earnings call last month. "There's an emerging content type elsewhere on the internet of basically podcasts where people read Reddit content, and so I think this version of like listened-to or spoken-Reddit can be really engaging as well," he said. An update dated Aug. 17, 2026 said the feature is rolling out on Reddit's website and apps. Starting with coding on Commodore 64 in elementary school moving to web programming in his teenage years, Aytun has been around technology for over 30 years, and he has been a tech journalist for over 20 years now. He worked in many major Turkish outlets (newspapers, magazines, TV channels and websites) and managed some. Besides journalism, he worked as a copywriter and PR manager (for Lenovo, HP and many international brands) in agencies. He founded his agency, Linkmedya in 2019 to execute his way of producing content. He is recently interested in AI, automation and MarTech. Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence

Reddit is testing AI-generated videos that read text posts aloud. It's cutting out the podcaster middleman. on August 18, 2026 Credit: Mashable composite: Reddit Rolling out from Monday in web browsers, the feature hopes to capitalise on the popularity of videos that read Reddit posts aloud. The AI-generated videos will expand to iOS and Android on Tuesday. Though currently restricted to a few manually selected English-language posts in designated subreddits, Reddit plans to eventually broaden the trial further. "The experiment uses AI to create new audio and video formats and bring real human conversations to life, including multi-voice text-to-speech, captions, and visual template," a Reddit spokesperson said, confirming the test to Mashable. Fortunately, this test doesn't mean you'll be forced to ingest your favourite subreddits in video form. The original text posts and comments will still be available in their usual format, allowing you to choose whether to read or listen to the content. Credit: Mashable screenshot: Reddit Posts with this new feature available will have a toggle appear above them, allowing users to switch between "Read" and "Play." While "Read" displays the Reddit post and comments as normal, switching to "Play" produces a video in a TikTok-style portrait orientation. An AI-generated voice reads out both the post and select comments, displaying the text and lighting up words like a karaoke video, while a note below the video states that it is a "Real conversation voiced by AI." "We are testing whether these formats are useful and how Reddit can authentically scale these experiences, with the goal of understanding how different conversation formats can make Reddit more accessible and immersive in more moments," Reddit said in a statement. "Someone might want to listen to Reddit while exercising, walking, running errands, or watch written conversations come to life through video and audio." Credit: Mashable composite: Reddit This new AI-powered feature was previously mentioned during the company's Q2 earnings call in July, with CEO Steve Huffman noting the increasing popularity of videos and podcasts in which people read Reddit posts aloud. Though such clips are now common on video platforms like TikTok and YouTube, Reddit itself remains primarily text-based. Unsurprisingly, the social media platform now wants in on the action, aiming to use AI to cut out the middleman. "[W]e're working on... just a video Reddit experience, so letting users not just watch video on Reddit, but listen to posts, background listen to posts," Huffman said during the earnings call. "We see folks doing this off platform. There's an emerging content type elsewhere in the internet of basically, a podcast where people read Reddit content. And so I think this version of like, listened to - or spoken - Reddit can be really engaging as well." Reddit indicated an increased focus on video content in its Q2 shareholder letter, stating that it's working toward "reimagining how users and communities connect, share, and consume content through a modernized video experience." The company previously launched video comments in June, allowing users to record and upload short clips in response to posts. Reddit is also increasing the integration of AI into the platform, having expanded testing of its AI-powered moderation tools to all new subreddits earlier this month. Featured Video For You Keep Watching Girlbossification of AI Amanda Yeo Assistant Editor Amanda Yeo is an Assistant Editor at Mashable, covering entertainment, culture, tech, science, and social good. Based in Australia, she writes about everything from video games and K-pop to movies and gadgets.

Reddit New AI turns text posts into TikTok style videos. Reddit has started testing a new AI feature that turns some text posts into short audio and video clips. The early test began rolling out to a limited number of users this week. People can choose to read a post normally or switch to a spoken, video style version. The Reddit New AI feature shows how the platform is exploring new ways to present its text based content. In the new format, an AI generated voice reads the post aloud, along with some of the top comments. As the voice speaks, the related words appear on the screen and light up as they are read. A small note below the clip tells viewers that the voice was generated by AI. The original post and comments remain unchanged and are still available to read. Reddit's CEO first mentioned the idea during an investor call a few weeks ago. He pointed to how many people already listen to Reddit stories narrated on other platforms, calling the spoken format "really engaging." Reddit now wants to offer a similar experience directly on its own platform instead of losing that audience elsewhere. The Reddit new AI feature also follows a trend that has become popular across video platforms. Creators have been taking Reddit stories and turning them into narrated videos, often using unrelated footage such as gaming clips or cooking videos in the background. These videos can attract large audiences outside Reddit. A Reddit spokesperson described the feature as an early and limited experiment. The company is using the test to learn whether users find the new format useful or enjoyable. Reddit also wants to make sure the experience fits the tone and culture of its communities. For now, the test is limited to select English language posts and is available to some users across the web, iOS and Android apps. Reddit is still mainly known as a text based platform, but it is now exploring more video content. The new move shows how Reddit is trying to add video without losing what makes it different. Its new AI feature brings a TikTok style audio and video experience to the platform. Reddit New AI feature will grow in short form video while keeping its text based roots. For now, Reddit has not announced a wider release date for the feature. The company will use feedback from the test to determine how it develops the experience in the future. If users respond positively, Reddit could expand the audio and video format to more posts and users.