Download Bilibili Videos on PC, Mac & Chromebook

Q: Does this work on Windows too?

Yes — the same browser workflow works on Windows PCs. The Windows guide covers PC-specific details like the Downloads folder path and Edge/Chrome behaviour.

Q: Can I download on iPhone too?

Yes — the iPhone guide covers the mobile-specific steps.

No app, no extensions, no sign-up. This guide covers the no-install workflow on a Mac — Safari settings, the Finder Downloads stack, 4K on Apple Silicon — with our Windows sibling guide for PC details. Last updated: October 2026.

The direct answer

Mac owners often assume they need a dedicated app to download online videos. You don’t. SaveBili runs entirely in your browser, so it works on any MacBook or iMac — Safari, Chrome, Edge, or Firefox — with no installation, no sign-up, and no watermark. The whole job takes under a minute, and the same workflow covers Windows PCs, Linux, and Chromebooks (see our Windows guide and the Linux/Chromebook notes below).

How to download on Mac, step by step

Copy the video link. Open the Bilibili video in Safari or Chrome and copy the URL from the address bar. Full bilibili.com/video/BV… URLs, bare BV or AV numbers, and b23.tv short links all work — verify a messy link with the Link Inspector if you’re unsure.
Open SaveBili. Go to bbvideosaver.com in a new tab and paste the link into the download box.
Pick your format and quality. Choose 4K or HD MP4 for video, or MP3 if you only want the audio — see why MP4 is the safe default. The tool shows per-quality file sizes before you commit, and our quality guide explains what each option means.
Hit download. The file saves straight to your Downloads folder — Safari handles it natively, nothing to configure.
Open it anywhere. Double-click to play in QuickTime, or use VLC for wider codec support. MP4 drops straight into Final Cut, iMovie, or DaVinci Resolve if you’re editing.

Mac-specific notes

Safari’s download settings. Safari saves to ~/Downloads by default, but you control it precisely: open Safari → Settings → General → File download location. Choose “Ask for each download” if you want to file videos into a project folder as you go, or point Safari at a dedicated Bilibili folder. If you clear your Downloads folder often, note that Safari also keeps a temporary Downloads list (the toolbar icon) — that’s just history, not the files themselves.

The Finder Downloads stack. Your fresh downloads surface in the Downloads stack in the Dock, sorted newest-first by default — perfect for grabbing the file you just saved. In Finder, right-click the Downloads folder → View → Sort By → Date Added if your stack feels unordered. If a file ever seems to “vanish,” check ~/Downloads in Finder first — and if you’re using iCloud Drive with Desktop & Documents sync, large 4K files can trigger a sync-upload delay; local download completes regardless.

4K on Apple Silicon. M1, M2, M3, and M4 Macs decode 4K effortlessly, so there’s no reason to settle for 720p on a Retina display — SaveBili pulls the highest quality the source offers, up to 4K. One caveat: 4K uploads may use the HEVC (H.265) or AV1 codec, which QuickTime supports on recent macOS but older players may not — if a file stutters in QuickTime, open it in VLC. Read our honest 4K guide before chasing 4K on every video.

On Windows instead?

The workflow above is identical on a Windows PC — the Windows-specific details (default Downloads path, Edge/Chrome quirks, Chrome’s multi-download permission) live in our sibling page: Download Bilibili Videos on PC (Windows) →

Linux and Chromebook notes

The browser-only approach is equally at home on Linux and Chromebooks. On a Chromebook, files land in the Files app’s Downloads folder — confirm the first download when ChromeOS asks, once. On desktop Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.), Chrome and Firefox both work and files go to ~/Downloads by default. Linux users should make sure VLC is installed — the default Totem player on some distros can choke on HEVC-encoded high-quality files.

Browser notes: the multi-download permission and extensions

Chrome’s “multiple downloads” prompt. On any OS, Chrome may ask you to allow “multiple downloads” from bbvideosaver.com when you save a file. It’s Chrome’s standard protection against sites firing off pop-up downloads; the tool only ever saves the file you requested. Allow it once for the site — you can revoke it any time under Settings → Privacy and security → Site settings → Automatic downloads.

No extension needed. You don’t need a “Bilibili downloader” browser extension, and we’d honestly recommend against installing one: extensions demand broad permissions, break with every browser update, and compromised downloader extensions have a documented history of harvesting session data. SaveBili does the same work server-side with nothing to install, update, or remove.

Where your files go, by operating system

Operating system	Default download location	How to change it
macOS (Safari / Chrome)	`~/Downloads` (also visible in the Finder Downloads stack)	Safari: Settings → General → File download location.
Windows (Chrome / Edge)	`C:\Users\YourName\Downloads`	Chrome: Settings → Downloads → Location. See our Windows guide.
Linux (Chrome / Firefox)	`~/Downloads`	Browser settings; Firefox: Settings → General → Files and Applications.
ChromeOS (Chromebook)	Files app → Downloads	Chrome: Settings → Advanced → Downloads → Location.

Keep going

Download Bilibili Videos on PC (Windows) — the sibling guide with Edge/Chrome specifics.
Bilibili to MP3 — just want the audio? Extract it directly.
Download Bilibili videos on iPhone — yes, the same browser workflow works on iOS.
Why your download has no sound — the DASH split-streams explainer, if a file ever plays silent.

A quick reminder: only download videos you own, created yourself, or have permission to save. Respect copyright and Bilibili’s terms of service.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work in Safari?

Yes — Safari, Chrome, Edge, and Firefox on macOS are all supported. Safari handles downloads natively with nothing to configure.

Is there a Mac app to install?

No app needed. Everything happens on the website, so there’s nothing to update, no permissions to grant, and nothing to uninstall later.

Will the video have a watermark?

No. Downloads are clean, exactly as uploaded — no watermarks added.

Does this work on Windows too?

Yes — the same browser workflow works on Windows PCs. Our Windows guide covers the PC-specific details like the Downloads folder path and Edge/Chrome behaviour.

Can I download on iPhone too?

Yes — see our iPhone guide for the mobile-specific steps.

Why does my 4K file stutter in QuickTime?

Some 4K uploads use the HEVC or AV1 codec, which older macOS players struggle with. Open the file in VLC (free), which decodes both flawlessly on any Mac.

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