Weibo (微博), operated by Sina Corporation, is China's most popular microblogging platform — essentially China's equivalent of Twitter/X, but with richer multimedia features. With over 580 million registered users, Weibo is the primary place where Chinese celebrities, brands, sports teams, and public figures share video content. For fans of Chinese entertainment and K-pop idol content, Weibo is an indispensable resource. Vid1080 makes it simple to download publicly accessible Weibo videos to MP4 for offline viewing.
Why Weibo Is a Major Video Platform
While Weibo started as a text-based microblogging service, video quickly became central to the platform. Chinese celebrities routinely post exclusive behind-the-scenes clips, self-filmed vlogs, event highlights, and fan interaction videos exclusively on Weibo. It's also the go-to platform for breaking entertainment news in China. Internationally, Weibo has become hugely popular among K-pop and C-drama fans who follow their favorite artists and share fancam compilations, concert footage, and variety show clips on the platform.
Types of Weibo Videos You Can Download
- Celebrity self-filmed vlogs and behind-the-scenes content
- K-pop idol fancam compilations and event footage
- Chinese entertainment news and award show clips
- Sports highlights including Chinese Super League and esports
- Brand promotional videos and product launch events
- Fan-edited highlight reels from dramas and variety shows
How to Get a Weibo Video URL
Finding the right URL for a Weibo video requires a slightly different approach than other platforms. On desktop, open the Weibo post containing the video you want, then click the video to open it in a full-screen view. The URL in the address bar should now point directly to the video or the post containing it. On mobile, tap the three dots (...) menu on a Weibo post and select "Copy Link" to get the post URL. Paste either the post URL or the direct video URL into Vid1080 and it will find the embedded video automatically.
How to Download Weibo Videos With Vid1080
- 1Open Weibo on desktop or mobile and find the post with the video you want.
- 2On desktop, copy the URL from the address bar. On mobile, tap "..." and choose Copy Link.
- 3Navigate to [Vid1080](/) in your browser.
- 4Paste the Weibo post or video URL into the input field.
- 5Click Download and wait for Vid1080 to extract the video.
- 6Select your preferred quality — 720p or 1080p depending on the original upload.
- 7Download the MP4 file to your device storage.
Weibo Miaopai and Other Embedded Video Players
Weibo uses multiple video players to host content. The platform's own video player handles most uploads, but many older posts use Miaopai (秒拍), Weibo's dedicated short-video service. You may also encounter videos hosted on other platforms embedded within Weibo posts. Vid1080 handles all of these cases — whether the video is natively hosted on Weibo, embedded via Miaopai, or linked from another platform, the downloader will identify and retrieve the correct video stream. If a video is behind a Weibo login wall or privacy setting, it will not be accessible.