How to Download Bilibili Videos: The Ultimate Guide
Master URL extraction on the Mobile App & Desktop browser, unroll shortlinks, and download 1080p MP4s or MP3s with zero software installation.
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Paste any Bilibili video link, BV ID, or b23.tv shortlink below to start downloading:
β‘ Quick Summary (How to Download in 3 Steps):
- Copy the link: On desktop, copy the URL from your browser's address bar. On mobile, tap Share > Copy Link in the Bilibili app.
- Paste into BiliExtract: Enter the link into the search bar at the top of BiliExtract.com.
- Save your video: Select Video + Audio (720p/360p) for a standard MP4, or switch to Video Only (DASH) for full 1080p HD, then click Download.
1. How to Find & Copy Bilibili Video URLs on Desktop (PC & Mac)
Locating video links on a desktop browser (such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari) is the quickest way to queue downloads in high quality.
Method A: The Browser Address Bar (Recommended)
When watching any video on bilibili.com, simply click on the address bar at the top of your web browser.
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1xx411c7mD/ - Highlight the entire URL with Ctrl + A (Windows) or Cmd + A (Mac).
- Copy it to your clipboard with Ctrl + C or Cmd + C.
Method B: Using the On-Player Share Menu
If you are viewing the video in mini-player mode or inside an embedded frame:
- Hover over the video player or scroll just below the playback window.
- Click on the Share icon (an arrow or forwarding icon near the Like and Coin buttons).
- Click Copy Link (ε€εΆιΎζ₯). The exact canonical URL will be saved to your clipboard.
2. How to Find & Copy Bilibili URLs on Mobile App (iPhone, iPad & Android)
The official Bilibili mobile app for iOS and Android handles links differently by generating shortened tracking links (beginning with b23.tv). Here is how to extract them effortlessly:
Step-by-Step Mobile Extraction:
- Open the Bilibili App: Navigate to the video you wish to save.
- Tap the Share Button: Look at the top right of the active video player or beneath the video title for the Share icon (represented by an arrow pointing upwards or to the right).
- Tap "Copy Link" (ε€εΆιΎζ₯): A bottom drawer will slide up displaying various sharing channels (WeChat, Weibo, QQ, etc.). Swipe until you see the link icon labeled Copy Link and tap it.
- Handling the Copied Message: The Bilibili app frequently copies a snippet of promotional Chinese text along with the link, for example:
Raw Copied App Text Example:
γγ4KHDRγULTRA HD 60εΈ§ ζ΅θ―ηζΊγ https://b23.tv/aBcDeFg ε€εΆιΎζ₯ζεΌεε©εε©Good News: You do not need to manually delete the Chinese text. BiliExtract's smart parser automatically scans your input, isolates theb23.tv/...link, unrolls the redirect, and resolves the clean video stream!
3. Understanding Bilibili URL Formats (BV ID, AV ID & Shortlinks)
Over the years, Bilibili has utilized multiple URL schemes. BiliExtract is engineered to accept and parse every valid Bilibili video format seamlessly:
| Format Type | Structure Example | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BV Identifier (Modern) | bilibili.com/video/BV1R1e4zKEh1 | Standard Base58-encoded ID used since 2020. Recommended format. |
| b23.tv Shortlink (Mobile) | https://b23.tv/XYZ123 | Generated by the iOS and Android apps when sharing. |
| AV Number (Legacy) | bilibili.com/video/av170001 | Original numeric identifier system. Fully supported. |
| Raw BV / AV Code | BV1R1e4zKEh1 or av115071804 | You can paste just the code itself without any prefix or protocol! |
4. Step-by-Step Guide: Downloading with BiliExtract
Follow this 3-step walkthrough to extract and save your video files:
Paste Your Link into the Downloader
Navigate to BiliExtract.com on your desktop browser or mobile phone. Tap or click inside the input box and paste your link. You can also tap the convenient Paste button to grab it straight from your clipboard.
Click "Download Now" & Wait for Resolution
Click the orange Download Now button. Our backend connects to Bilibili's public media servers, analyzes the video bitrate, duration, author details, and prepares download links across all available resolutions.
Select Your Preferred Format & Save
Once the results table appears, you have several format options:
- Video + Audio Tab: Best for casual viewing. Provides single-file MP4s with audio pre-synced (available up to 720P HD).
- Video Only (DASH) Tab: Best for high-definition collectors. Offers crisp 1080P Full HD video streams in H.264, HEVC, or AV1 codecs.
- Audio (MP3 / M4A) Tab: Extracts the synchronized music or voice track in up to 320 kbps high fidelity.
- Danmaku & Subtitles Tab: Downloads closed captions (.SRT) or synchronized flying bullet comments (.XML).
5. Bilibili Quality Breakdown: Why Are Some 1080p Videos Silent?
A common point of confusion among new Bilibili users is how high-resolution video is delivered:
π‘ Why Bilibili Uses DASH Streaming:
For any resolution at or above 1080P, Bilibili utilizes DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP). Under DASH, the video stream and the audio track are stored as two separate data streams on Bilibili's CDN.
If you download a 1080P video under the Video Only (DASH) tab, it will not have an embedded audio track. To enjoy high-definition video with crystal-clear audio:
- Download the 1080P MP4 from the Video Only (DASH) tab.
- Download the MP3 / M4A audio file from the Audio tab.
- Combine them in seconds using free tools like FFmpeg, VLC Media Player, or online video joiners.
If you prefer instant 1-click playback without combining files, simply download from the Video + Audio tab (which offers 720P HD with sound already built-in).