Ensure you aren't using the mobile ("bilibili.com") link; use the desktop version.
Run youtube-dl -U or pip install -U yt-dlp .
For the best possible quality (often 1080p or 4K), use this command: youtube-dl -f bestvideo+bestaudio --merge-output-format mp4 [URL] Advanced Features for Bilibili youtube-dl download bilibili
Bilibili handles content differently than YouTube, often grouping videos into "collections" or multi-part uploads (P1, P2, etc.). 1. Downloading Multi-part Videos
One of Bilibili's best features is the scrolling comments. While youtube-dl downloads the video, it doesn't automatically "burn" these into the file. Ensure you aren't using the mobile ("bilibili
💡 Note: Since the original youtube-dl project is updated less frequently now, many users prefer , a "fork" that often works better with Bilibili’s specific API changes. The commands below work for both. Basic Download Commands
Ensure you have Python 3.x installed, as it powers the downloader. 💡 Note: Since the original youtube-dl project is
Use the --cookies flag to pass your browser session to youtube-dl.