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How to download Bluesky videos

Save the video from any public Bluesky post as one MP4, in its original quality.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Copy the post’s link

    Tap the share icon under the post, then Copy link to post. Links from the app and bsky.app both work.

  2. 2

    Paste it into FetchBolt

    Open the Bluesky video downloader and paste the link into the box.

  3. 3

    Download the MP4

    Tap Download. The video saves in its original quality, usually up to 1080p.

One file, not segments

Bluesky streams videos in segments, so there’s no single file to save from the app. FetchBolt joins them into one MP4.

Which posts work

Posts anyone can see work. Posts that require signing in to view can’t be downloaded.

The tool for the job

Everything above uses the Bluesky Video Downloader. MP4 in the original quality, usually up to 1080p.

Questions

Do I need a Bluesky account?

No. Public posts download without signing in.

Where does the file go on iPhone?

To Downloads in the Files app; use Share, then Save Video to add it to Photos.

Is it free?

Yes, with no sign-up.

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