Bilibili, a popular social networking platform from China, is a YouTube-like video community where users can enjoy videos posted by various creators, as well as exclusive distribution of Chinese and Japanese anime hits.
Once you find a video you like on Bilibili, you may want to save it and enjoy it anytime. However, to save a video, you need to extract the URL, which is a time-consuming manual process.
In this article, we will show you 3 methods to save Bilibili videos. We will not only show you how to download Bilibili videos on computers with a step-by-step guide.
How to save Bilibili videos by extracting URLs at hand
When it comes to saving Bilibili videos for free, tools such as Chrome extensions or download sites are what I remember most. What are the most user-friendly among them? Below, we would like to show you several ways to extract URLs and save Bilibili videos easily at hand.
Method 1: Cococut Video Downloader
To save Bilibili videos with URL extraction, you can use the free Chrome extension "Cococut Video Downloader". With that tool, you can not only save videos posted by UP owners on Bilibili as mp4 in high quality but also convert them to the audio format MP3. It can also download multiple video files at once and is recommended for those who want to save Bilibili videos with ease.
It is easy to use and allows you to download any video posted on Bilibiliili with just a browser. Check its detailed guide on how to use Cococut.
Method 2: A Chinese Tool 哔哩哔哩下载
In addition to extensions, you can download Bilibili videos on some online sites. The site is called "哔哩哔哩视频下载", which is from China and designed for downloading Bilibili videos. You can easily download the video by copying and pasting the URL of the playback page of your favorite uploader's video into the address bar on the homepage of the site.
Since the site itself is displayed in Chinese, the Japanese are not familiar with it, so below are the specific downloading instructions.
First, play the video you want to download from Bilibili and copy its URL. Open the homepage of "哔哩哔哩视频下载", paste the URL you copied into the address bar in the middle of the homepage, and click the button with the text "提取视频图片".
After a few seconds, you will see two buttons below it, "下载视频" and "下载封面". Click on "下载视频" to download the video, or "下载视频" to save the cover, and you will be taken to a new pace.
In this playback pace, click [︙] in the lower right corner and select "Download" to start downloading the video.
Why Can't I save Bilibili Videos with URL and What to do About it?
Restrictions on saving videos
In Bilibili, some paid videos for large members are restricted for download. Due to special technology protection, those works cannot be saved. If you want to save such works as well, we recommend a video downloader that can bypass the encryption technology.
Browser Issues
If you are using an older version of the browser, the download function may not work properly with both the extension and the download site. In this case, please update your browser to the latest version.
Extension Problems
There is a possibility that the extension you are using is interfering with the playback of bilibili videos. You can then disable all extensions and try an external downloader. Among the various download software, we recommend KeepStreams Video Downloader the most.
Method 3: Use KeepStreams to Download Bilibili Videos in MP4
Among various Bilibili video download tools, we would like to introduce a universal tool for downloading M3U8 and HLS videos from not only Bilibili, but also YouTube, Nico Nico Douga, Twitter, TikTok, TVer, and many other SNS sites, " KeepStreams Video Downloader ". It supports the highest quality 4K, preservation with subtitles, and audio selection, so you can preserve Bilibili and other content in high quality.
KeepStreams Video Downloader comes with a built-in browser that enables automatic analysis rather than video URL extraction. It is a convenient and hassle-free way to download Bilibili videos.
How to download M3U8 videos with KeepStreams
STEP 1: First, download and install the software from KeepStreams' official website with the applicable version. < For KeepStreams Video Downloader, There are 2 versions, one for Windows and one for Mac. >
STEP 2: Then, launch KeepStreams and access the video site in the address bar on the home page.
STEP 3: You can view the video directly in the built-in browser. When you go to the playback page, URL analysis is automatically performed without the need to extract the URL.
STEP 4: After the analysis is complete, you can set the output quality of the video at the pace indicated. You can personalize and set the resolution, video codec, subtitles, etc.
STEP 5: After setting, click "Download Now" to start downloading.
Many people think that various free tools are enough to download Bilibili videos. On the other hand, there are those who want them preserved in better quality. We recommend KeepStreams Video Downloader for such groups. Also:
- Those who want to save videos with subtitles
- Those who want to download audio only
- Those who want to download videos from multiple social networking sites
- Those who are looking for a highly secure download tool.
FAQs
Q1. How do I save a video from Bilibili to my camera roll?
A1. The Bilibili app does not have the ability to save videos directly to the camera roll. You can save Bilibili videos to your camera roll if you use an external saving tool to save them in a versatile format such as mp4. Here, instead of a smartphone app, we recommend " KeepStreams Video Downloader " as a PC software for fast downloading at the beginning.
Q2. Why can't I save Bilibili videos in iCap?
A2. ICap is a download app dedicated to iPhones and Android phones, and recently when pasting a URL, it is no longer possible to play or save the video, even if you change to Offliberty or other saving sites. In that case, try a software video downloader that can save the video successfully with high quality.
Conclusion
This post covers 3 methods to download high-quality Bilibili videos with URLs. Compared with the previous 2 methods, KeepStreams can ensure higher video quality, faster download speed, and a safer download experience.
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