Bilibili doesn't have a native download button. Like most major streaming platforms, it delivers video through HLS streaming rather than as downloadable files. If you want to save a Bilibili video or VOD to watch offline, you need a third-party tool.
Here's how to download Bilibili videos and save live streams in 2026.
How to download Bilibili videos using Vodloader
Vodloader supports Bilibili VOD downloads directly. The process is the same as any other supported platform:
- Open the Bilibili video you want to download
- Copy the URL from your browser
- Paste it into Vodloader
- Select quality (up to 1080p) and download
No software installation required. Vodloader handles the download server-side and delivers a clean MP4 file.
Saving Bilibili live streams
For Bilibili live streams, Vodloader's auto-record feature monitors a channel and starts recording automatically when it goes live. The recording is processed server-side — you don't need to be online or keep your browser open. When the stream ends, the recording is available to download.
This is particularly useful for Bilibili live streams that don't get saved as VODs automatically. Many Bilibili streamers don't enable VOD archiving, which means the stream is gone once it ends unless you recorded it.
Quality available for Bilibili downloads
Bilibili serves video at multiple quality levels depending on the content and your account status. Most content is available at 1080p without a premium account. Some content (1080p60, 4K) requires a Bilibili premium subscription on their end. Vodloader downloads at the highest quality available for the video based on your access level.
Bilibili's global expansion makes this more relevant
Bilibili launched its international app on August 20, 2026, with 5 million Google Play downloads in the first few days. The international version carries Bilibili's full content library including anime, donghua (Chinese animation), gaming content, and live streams. As more international users discover the platform, saving content for offline viewing becomes more relevant — especially for anime and long-form content where you might want to watch without buffering or keep a copy of something you discovered.
What content is worth saving from Bilibili
A few categories where downloading makes particular sense:
Donghua — Chinese original animation series that often have irregular release schedules and sometimes get removed without notice. Saving episodes as they release is the safest way to keep a complete series.
Long-form video essays — Bilibili is known for high-quality video essays on history, science, and culture that routinely run 30 minutes to several hours. These are worth keeping for rewatching.
Live stream archives — Many Bilibili streamers don't save their streams as VODs. Auto-recording ensures you don't miss content from creators who don't archive.