How to Save Bluesky GIFs as MP4
GIF-style posts on Bluesky behave like short videos. To keep the animation and make sharing easier, download them as MP4 files with BlueVideoSaver.
How to copy a Bluesky GIF link
- Open Bluesky and find the post with the GIF-style animation.
- Tap the three dots on the post.
- Select Copy link.
Paste in BlueVideoSaver → MP4 output
- Visit bluevideosaver.com in your browser.
- Paste the copied link into the download box.
- Press Download to get an MP4 file.
Save the MP4 on iPhone or Android
- iPhone: Safari will save to the Files app by default. Move it to Photos if you want it in your Camera Roll.
- Android: Chrome and most browsers save to the Downloads folder. Open it from Files or your gallery.
Why MP4 beats raw GIF
- Smaller file sizes with modern compression.
- Smoother playback across apps and devices.
- Audio support if the post includes sound.
Troubleshooting
- Animation missing? Recopy the link and retry on Wi‑Fi.
- Corrupted file? Clear your browser cache and download again.
- Need sound? Check out the no-sound guide.
Ready to save your loop? Paste your link on the homepage and download a clean MP4.
Frequently asked questions
- Why are Bluesky GIFs downloaded as MP4 files?
- Bluesky serves GIF-style posts as short videos. Downloading them as MP4 preserves the animation and keeps file sizes smaller than raw GIFs.
- Can I convert the MP4 back to GIF?
- Yes. After downloading, you can use any GIF converter to export the MP4 frames as a GIF if you need that format.
- Do GIFs support sound?
- Standard GIFs have no audio. If the Bluesky post includes sound, the MP4 download will keep it for playback.
- Is MP4 better for sharing?
- MP4 is widely compatible, streams smoothly, and is smaller than GIF, making it easier to share or post elsewhere.
Use BlueVideoSaver to download any public Bluesky video or GIF as an MP4 file.