Bilibili is China's biggest video site for anime, games, music covers and tutorials, and Bilibili.tv, also called Bstation, is its international version with English, Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese interfaces. Neither has a simple "Save" button for viewers, and most search results for "bilibili downloader" point to GitHub scripts or browser extensions. Here is a simpler way: download a Bilibili video by link in a browser, on a phone or a computer, as MP4 or MP3.
Bilibili and Bilibili.tv: the two sites
| bilibili.com | bilibili.tv (Bstation) | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | mainland China | international |
| Interface | Chinese | English, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese and more |
| Content | everything: anime, games, vlogs, music, lessons | licensed anime, dramas, creator videos |
| Link format | bilibili.com/video/BV… | bilibili.tv/video/… or bilibili.tv/play/… |
Skachok works with both. Paste the link as it is: the service recognizes the site and the video by itself.
How to download a Bilibili video
- Open the video on Bilibili or Bilibili.tv.
- Copy the link: from the address bar on a computer, or "Share" → "Copy link" in the app.
- Open Skachok and paste the link.
- Click "Find" and choose the quality in the Video · MP4 tab.
- Click "Download".
Free downloads: 3 a day without an account and 5 with a free account. If the app gives you a short link, open it in the browser first and copy the full address of the video.
What quality you get
Bilibili gives full HD and higher only to signed-in users, and the top qualities only to paid members. A downloader works without your Bilibili account, so the qualities available are the ones Bilibili shows to a visitor who is not signed in. In practice that is up to 720p for most videos on both sites, which is free in Skachok.
| What you want | Available | Plan in Skachok |
|---|---|---|
| Video up to 720p | yes | free |
| Lighter versions (480p, 360p) | yes | free |
| 1080p and higher | only for signed-in or paid Bilibili users | not available by link |
| Audio as MP3 or M4A | yes | Lite, $1.99/mo |
When a smaller and more efficient HEVC version exists, the card shows it as a separate option: same quality, smaller file. It plays on modern phones and TVs; for old players pick the regular option.
Multi-part videos
Many Bilibili uploads are split into parts: lecture series, playlists, long streams. Each part has its own number in the link, such as ?p=2. To download a specific part:
- Open the part you need in the list on the right of the player.
- Copy the link: it now ends with
?p=and the part number. - Paste it into Skachok.
Paste several part links at once, one per line, to download them in a row: 3 links at a time for free, 5 on Lite, 10 on Pro and up to 50 on Max.
Downloading the audio as MP3
Bilibili is full of music: covers, Vocaloid songs, game soundtracks, live performances. To save only the sound, open the Audio tab and choose MP3. M4A keeps the original AAC track without re-encoding, which is slightly better quality and a smaller file. Audio formats come with paid plans, starting with Lite at $1.99 a month; after registration, Pro is free for 2 days.
Anime and dramas on Bilibili.tv
A lot of Bilibili.tv content is licensed anime and dramas. Some episodes are free for everyone, others require a Bilibili.tv premium subscription or are only available in certain countries. A downloader can only get what a visitor without a subscription can watch from the server's location. If an episode does not open in a private browser window without signing in, it will not download either.
On a phone
On Android and iPhone, the Bilibili app's "Share" menu has "Copy link". Paste it into Skachok in the phone's browser and download as usual. On iPhone the file goes to the Files app, in Downloads; from there you can save it to Photos. More tips in how to download video on iPhone and on Android without apps.
Bilibili downloaders on GitHub vs online
GitHub has command-line tools for Bilibili, and they are powerful: some can sign in with your cookies and fetch 1080p or 4K if your Bilibili account has access. They also need installation, updates and a terminal. An online downloader trades that power for simplicity: paste a link, get an MP4, on any device. If you only need a video now and then, the online way is faster.
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Downloads a day | Links at once |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 5 (3 without an account) | 3 |
| Lite | $1.99/mo | 20 | 5 |
| Pro | $3.99/mo | 50 | 10 |
| Max | $5.99/mo | 100 | 50 |
No automatic renewal: a plan ends when its time is up. See pricing. The step-by-step guide is also on the Bilibili how-to page.
If a Bilibili video does not download
- The video is region-locked or for paid members only — it will not open for a visitor without an account.
- The link is a profile or a collection — open a specific video and copy its link.
- The video was removed by the author or Bilibili.
Download videos for personal viewing and study. Reposting other people's uploads breaks Bilibili's rules and the creators' rights.
FAQ
Can I download Bilibili videos in 1080p?
Only when Bilibili shows 1080p to a visitor who is not signed in, which is rare. Most videos are available up to 720p by link, and that is free.
Does it work with Bilibili.tv (Bstation)?
Yes. Links from bilibili.tv work the same way as links from bilibili.com.
How do I download only one part of a multi-part video?
Open that part, copy the link that ends with ?p= and the part number, and paste it into Skachok.
Can I save Bilibili music as MP3?
Yes, in the Audio tab. MP3 and M4A are available on paid plans starting with Lite at $1.99 a month.
Do I need a Bilibili account?
No. The download works by link without signing in to Bilibili.