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BLUESKY GIF DOWNLOADER

Save animated GIFs from Bluesky

Paste a public Bluesky post with an animated GIF. Preview and save the animation to your device.

Paste the linkPaste a public post URL from your clipboard. We detect the platform and fetch your media.

Download Bluesky GIFs online

Animated GIFs on Bluesky are saved with animation preserved — ready to share or archive offline.

How to download a Bluesky GIF

  1. 1. Copy the post linkOn Bluesky, open the post and copy the URL from the share menu or browser address bar.
  2. 2. Paste into SMDownloaderReturn here, paste the link into the field above, and tap Download.
  3. 3. Save the filePreview the media in your browser, then save the MP4, image, GIF, or thread ZIP to your device.

Why use SMDownloader

  • No Bluesky login. Paste a public post link only. SMDownloader does not connect to your Bluesky account.
  • MP4 for videos. Video tools return downloadable MP4 files converted from Bluesky's public HLS streams.
  • Works on every device. iPhone, Android, and desktop browsers are supported. No app install required.

Supported link formats

  • https://bsky.app/profile/handle.bsky.social/post/POST_ID
  • Profile URLs work on the main Bluesky platform page — these tools expect a direct post link.

Static image carousels belong on the image downloader. Video posts belong on the video tool.

Frequently asked questions

Do bsky.app links work?

Yes. Paste the link exactly as copied — e.g. bsky.app/profile/user/post/… — and SMDownloader resolves the public media.

Is this free?

Yes. SMDownloader is free in your browser with no signup required.

What if extraction fails?

We try the specialized Bluesky resolver first, then fall back to Bluesky's public API. Private or deleted posts cannot be fetched.

SMDownloader is not affiliated with Bluesky. Only download public content you have rights to save.