How to Download Bilibili Videos In HD For Offline Watching with 3 Methods

Bilibili is a Chinese video-sharing platform that primarily focused on animation, comics, and games (ACG) content. Since the mid-2010s, it has expanded to include a wider range of categories such as lifestyle, music, dance, movies, and education and become available in other countries such as Japan and the United States.

Have you ever considered downloading a video from Bilibili? It is a convenient way to save your favorite Bilibili videos and access them whenever you want without an online connection. This post will explain how to download Bilibili videos using built-in or external Bilibili video downloaders. It is advised to utilize a screen recorder to record Bilibili video due to the limitations of both downloaders, which will be discussed later.

Can You Download a Video from Bilibili? 

Yes, Bilibili allows users to download certain videos for offline watching. All downloaded videos are stored on a device's internal storage and can only be viewed through the Bilibili app or website.

The following situations outline when a download is unavailable or when videos that have been downloaded from Bilibili will become unavailable.

1. Videos with copyright limitations cannot be downloaded. But you can record the videos with a screen recorder.

2. Videos that the user who submitted them does not permit downloading cannot be downloaded.

3. Free members cannot download content that is available only to premium subscribers.

4.  If the paid subscription has expired, downloaded videos will no longer be available.

How to Download Bilibili Video Without Software? 

You can easily know if you can download Bilibili video by checking if the Download button is available when playing the video. If the Download button is greyed-out or missing, it means the video can't be downloaded to your device.

Follow the steps below to download Bilibili video using the built-in video downloader:

1. Play the video you want to download on the Bilibili app.

2. Click the three dots at the upper-right corner of the video.

3. From the pop-up menu at the bottom of your screen, select the Download option. Bilibili doesn't have an English version, so all menu options are in Chinese and the download button is named 缓存 and it should be the second option.

4. Check and play your downloads by going to the TV icon at the bottom of the screen (我的) and then the folder with a download icon(离线缓存).

How to Download Bilibili Video to MP4 with a Bilibili Video Downloader 

VideoProc Converter is a multi-functional software tool for both Windows and macOS. It is a video editing and processing software as well as a screen recorder with a webcam. Most importantly, you can use it to download online media content from Bilibili, YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and other video-sharing platforms.

The following steps describe how to download Bilibili video to MP4 on a Mac.

1.  Download and launch VideoProc Converter on your computer.

2. Choose Downloader on the home window.

3. Open the Bilibili app on your Mac. There is no macOS version of the Bilibili app available yet, but you can download the iOS version on your Mac.

4. Open the Bilibili video you want to download and click the three dots at the upper-right corner of the video.

5. Select the link icon.

Note: If you are using the Bilibili website, just copy the link to the video at the top of your browser.

6.  Click Add Video option at the top toolbar of the VideoProc Converter.

7. Click the Paste & Analyze button next to the Video URL.

8. Click Done.

9.  Click the Download Now button to start downloading the Bilibili video.

By default, the downloaded video will be saved in the Mac Video Library folder. As soon as the download is complete, the folder will open and display the Bilibili video.

How to Download Bilibili Video with Audio with an Online Video Downloader 

You can use a free online video downloader to download Bilibili videos if you don't want to install any additional software. VideoToSave is a reliable Bilibili video downloader online that lets you download BiliBili videos and playlists on your computer in MP4 format.

Use the below process to download Bilibili video with audio with VideoToSave:

1.  Visit VideoToSave Bilibili Video Downloader.

2.  Open the Bilibili video you want to download and click the three dots at the upper-right corner of the video.

3.  Select the link icon.

4.  Paste the link to the Paste Video URL box.

5. Check the "I'm not a robot" to verify you are a human.

6. Click the Download Video button.

7. Click the Download Video button and soon the video will be playing on a new window.

8. Click the three dots at the lower-right corner of the video and select Download.

The video will start downloading to your Downloads folder.

How to Download Bilibili Videos with Screen Recorder 

Using a third-party video downloader, like iTop Screen Recorder,  is a wonderful alternative if the Bilibili video cannot be downloaded natively. They do, however, have several significant flaws.

1.  They often fail to analyze the video URL link and find the video file to download.

2.  Only MP4 files in 360 or 720P resolution are available for download.

3.  The downloading speed is noticeably slow when downloading long Bilibili videos.

To get around these drawbacks, it is advisable to use iTop Screen Recorder to record Bilibili video and save it as a standalone video file.

Benefits of Using iTop Screen Recorder to Record Bilibili Videos 

• Unlimited recording. You can record any Bilibili content even with a free account on Bilibili official website and capture the entire playlist with ease.
• High resolution. iTop Screen Recorder is an HD screen recorder that allows screen capture in 4K or 1080P resolution to save Bilibili videos in high quality.
• Record restricted content. You can screen record protected videos and videos that the uploader prohibits downloading are recordable.
• 12+ file formats. iTop Screen Recorder supports exporting recorded Bilibili videos in various formats such as MP4, AVI, MOV, FLAC, and MKV. You can play the Bilibili video using any compatible media player.
• Record with audio. iTop Screen Recorder lets you record Bilibili video with audio or record audio only.
• Edit the Bilibili video. iTop Screen Recorder has a free video editor. With it, you can make changes to the Bilibili video recordings.

How to Record Bilibili Video in High Quality with iTop Screen Recorder

Step 1.  Download iTop Screen Recorder on your Windows PC. The software works on Windows 11/10/8/7. It is a lightweight tool that doesn't require much storage space.

Step 2.  After the installation finishes, double-click the program to open it.

Step 3. Set up iTop Screen Recorder.

Select recording mode: iTop Screen Recorder supports multiple recording modes including Record Video, Record Audio, Record Webcam, and Record Game.

Select recording region: iTop Screen Recorder lets you record part of your screen, the entire screen, a window, and at a fixed ratio.

Select audio input: iTop Screen Recorder allows you to record audio from the system speaker, external microphone, and mouse click effect.

Step 4.  Sign in to Bilibili.com and start to play the video you would like to record.

Step 5. Click the REC button to start recording your screen.

Step 6.  Press the F9 key on your keyboard to stop recording the Bilibili video.

Conclusion 

This article tells you 3 ways to download Bilibili video. When the native downloader is not available, you can use a desktop or online Bilibili video downloader to save Bilibili videos and playlists on your computer or other devices. Some downloaders do have certain drawbacks, though, like low resolution, file format limits, and a high failure rate.

Alternatively, you can record unlimited Bilibili videos and save them in MP4 or other digital formats using iTop Screen Recorder. Then playback your favorite Bilibili videos when you're offline.