The VidMate Bluesky downloader saves videos from Bluesky posts as MP4 in up to 1080p, or as MP3. Paste a bsky.app post link above and download Bluesky videos without an account. You never need to share your handle, password or app password.
Quick answer: on the post tap Share › Copy link to post → paste above → Download → Download HD.
How Bluesky video works
Bluesky is built on the AT Protocol. When someone uploads a video, Bluesky’s video service converts it into an HLS stream, a playlist of short segments, normally at two quality levels:
| Upload | Levels Bluesky keeps |
|---|---|
| 1080p or higher | 1080p and 720p |
| 720p | 720p and 480p |
| Smaller | Original size and one lower size |
VidMate reads the post through Bluesky’s public API, picks the level you want and joins the segments into one MP4, without re-encoding the picture. The result plays everywhere, with sound.
Supported Bluesky links
| Link | Example | Works |
|---|---|---|
| Post | bsky.app/profile/name.bsky.social/post/3kxyzabc… | Yes |
| Custom domain handle | bsky.app/profile/name.example.com/post/3k… | Yes |
| DID-based link | bsky.app/profile/did:plc:abc…/post/3k… | Yes |
| Profile | bsky.app/profile/name.bsky.social | No |
| Feed or list | bsky.app/profile/…/feed/… | No |
Links from other sites are refused on this page and VidMate points you to the right downloader.
Download a Bluesky video, step by step
In the Bluesky app
- Open the post with the video.
- Tap the Share icon (or ⋯), then Copy link to post.
- Open VidMate in Chrome or Safari and paste the link above.
- Tap Download, then Download HD.
- On Android find it in Files › Downloads. On iPhone open Files › Downloads and tap Share › Save Video.
On bsky.app in a browser
Click the post’s timestamp to open it on its own, copy the address bar, and paste it here.
Quality and size
| Button | Typical result | 1-minute size |
|---|---|---|
| Download HD | 1080p (or 720p) MP4 | 10–20 MB |
| Download | 720p (or 480p) MP4 | 5–10 MB |
| Download MP3 | 192 kbps audio | about 1.4 MB |
If the HD and normal buttons show the same resolution, Bluesky kept only one size for that video.
Keep your Bluesky account safe
Some third-party tools ask for your Bluesky app password to “unlock” downloads. Don’t share it: an app password lets a service post and read as you. Public posts need no login at all, and VidMate only ever asks for the post link.
Why people download Bluesky videos
- Journalists and researchers archive clips posted by sources, with a record of the original post link.
- Creators keep their own uploads, since Bluesky has no export button for video.
- Users moving from X save videos they want to repost to other networks with credit.
Bluesky troubleshooting
| Message | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| “No video found” | Post has images, a link card or a Tenor GIF | Choose a post with an uploaded video |
| “Unavailable” | Post deleted, or hidden from logged-out users | Check it opens in a private window |
| Profile link rejected | Profile isn’t a single post | Copy the post’s own link |
| Expired buttons | 10-minute limit | Paste the post link again |
Credit the poster
Bluesky is a small, creator-friendly network. When you share a downloaded video, credit the author’s handle and link to the original post.
Moving between networks? The X (Twitter) downloader handles x.com videos.
Why use this Bluesky downloader
Bluesky has no export button for videos. This Bluesky downloader reads the public post through Bluesky’s open API and gives you a Bluesky MP4 in up to 1080p, with sound.
A Bluesky video downloader without passwords
Some tools ask for your handle and app password; this Bluesky video downloader doesn’t. Paste a bsky.app post link and save Bluesky video files without sharing anything about your account.
Checklist
- Copy the link to the post, not the profile.
- Make sure the post has an uploaded video (not a Tenor GIF).
- Choose HD for 1080p, normal for a smaller file.
Then download Bluesky videos with the Bluesky downloader on any device.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Bluesky account or an app password?
No. Public Bluesky posts are readable without logging in, and VidMate never asks for your handle or app password. Never give your app password to a downloader.
What quality are Bluesky videos?
Bluesky streams videos with HLS in up to two sizes, usually 1080p and 720p (or 720p and 480p for smaller uploads). Download HD takes the larger one.
Can I download GIFs from Bluesky?
GIFs on Bluesky are usually links to services like Tenor rather than uploaded videos. VidMate downloads videos uploaded to Bluesky itself.
Does it work with posts from custom domain handles?
Yes. A post link like bsky.app/profile/name.example.com/post/3kxyz… works the same as one from a .bsky.social handle.
Can I download from posts that require login to view?
No. If the author set their posts to be hidden from logged-out users, VidMate can't see them either.
How long can Bluesky videos be?
Bluesky allows videos up to a few minutes long, so downloads are usually small and fast.
Is the Bluesky downloader free?
Yes. The Bluesky downloader is free and needs no account, handle or app password.
Can I download Bluesky videos on iPhone?
Yes. Paste the bsky.app link in Safari, download, then save the video from Files › Downloads to Photos.