How to Download Bilibili Videos in 1080p (Without the 480p Limit)

To download a Bilibili video to your device at resolutions up to 1080p, bypassing the 480p quality cap, you need a tool such as 4K Video Downloader Plus, which, unlike most generic online downloaders, isn't affected by the quality restrictions implied by Bilibili.

Why Bilibili Videos Appear in 480p with Most Downloaders

Bilibili uses DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP), which splits video and audio into separate streams and serves different quality tiers based on user authentication. Tools that don't log in to a Bilibili account only receive the public-facing 480p or 360p stream; not because of a global platform restriction, but because the high-bitrate streams are server-side locked behind authentication.

This is why pasting a Bilibili link into a random online tool often results in a 360p–480p or broken download: the tool is accessing Bilibili as a guest and never reaches the HD stream.

How to Download Bilibili Videos in 1080p with 4K Video Downloader Plus

4K Video Downloader Plus handles Bilibili's HD streams directly, no account login required as of the 2025 update. Here's the step-by-step process:

1. Download 4K Video Downloader PlusGet it from the 4K Download website. The app runs on Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu.
2. Install and launch the appInstall and launch 4K Video Downloader Plus on your computer.
3. Copy the Bilibili video URLOpen the Bilibili video in your browser and copy the URL from the address bar, or use the in-app browser to find a video you want to download.
4. Click "Paste Link"The app parses the video automatically.

5. Select your resolutionChoose 720p or 1080p from the quality options.

6. Click DownloadThe video saves to your device in HD.

How to Access Member-Exclusive or Premium Bilibili Videos

For videos locked behind a Bilibili account or Big Member (premium) subscription, you can log in through the app's built-in browser. When you're logged in to your Bilibili account in-app, 4K Video Downloader Plus can access streams your account has permission to view.

1. Launch 4K Video Downloader Plus and open its built-in browserFind the Bilibili logo and click on it.

2. Wait until 4K Video Downloader Plus opens Bilibili main page in the in-app browserClick the sign-in button located to the right of the site search bar.

3. Enter your login credentialsSign in to your Bilibili account.
4. Enter the name of the video you want to downloadOpen the video and click the Download button.

5. Select the format, quality and output folderClick Download. The video will be saved in a dedicated folder on your computer.

Other Methods to Download Bilibili Videos

Method 1 Official In-App Download (Offline Viewing Only)

This is the safest and legal method if you just want to watch videos offline on a mobile device. Downloads are DRM-locked and can only be played inside the Bilibili app — they cannot be transferred, converted, or re-uploaded.

On iOS or Android:

1. Open the Bilibili app and find the video.
2. Tap the Download (缓存) icon below the player or in the video menu.
3. Select your quality (SD / HD / FHD) and wait for the download.
4. Access saved videos in the app's Downloaded or Offline section.

On the Bilibili PC client:

1. Play the video in the Bilibili desktop app.
2. Click the Download button if available. Note that not all videos support offline caching due to copyright restrictions.

Method 2 Online Downloader Websites (Quick MP4, No Install)

Use these when you need an MP4 file quickly without installing software. Quality is usually limited to 480p–720p since these tools access Bilibili without account authentication.

Verified working tools (tested 2025–2026):

• bilibili-video-downloader.com
• dlbunny.com/en/bilibili
• locoloader.com/bilibili-video-downloader

1. Open the Bilibili video in your browser and copy the URL.
2. Paste the link into the website's input box and click Download.
3. When the download link appears, right-click Download Video → Save link as… to save the MP4 file.

Method 3 Browser Extensions (Chrome)

Extensions add a download button directly to the Bilibili page and are useful if you frequently save videos without wanting to install separate software.

Verified extensions (Chrome Web Store):

• Bilibili Downloader — lets you pick resolution (720p / 1080p / 4K) and download DASH-segmented videos.
• Download Bilibili videos — adds a download button on Bilibili video pages and exposes direct stream links.

1. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Open the Bilibili video page and click the extension icon.
3. Choose your resolution and click Download — the video saves to your default downloads folder.

Comparison: All Bilibili Download Methods

Frequently Asked Questions