# Bilibili BV to AID Converter API

> Converts a Bilibili BV identifier to its corresponding numeric AID value. Input the target video BV string to return the legacy video identifier.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/bilibili/web/bv-to-aid
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/bilibili/web/bv-to-aid/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Bilibili
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/bilibili/web/bv-to-aid`
- Price: $0.0015 per call
- Free allowance: 100 calls per organization per UTC day, shared across eligible APIs
- Capabilities: api, bilibili
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/bilibili/web/bv-to-aid` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `bv_id` | string | yes |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Bilibili BV to AID Converter API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/bilibili/web/bv-to-aid with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the Bilibili BV to AID Converter API cost?

$0.0015 per call. Every organization gets 100 free calls per UTC day, shared across eligible SandBase APIs including this one; after that each call is billed at this price from your SandBase balance. There is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Bilibili BV to AID Converter API accept?

Required: bv_id (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Bilibili BV to AID Converter API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a Bilibili developer account or API key?

No. Bilibili BV to AID Converter runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for Bilibili API access separately.

## README

### Bilibili BV to AID Converter API

Convert a Bilibili video BV identifier to its corresponding numeric AID using `bv_id`. This enables mapping between alphanumeric and numeric video identifiers.

#### Use cases

- Look up the numeric AID for legacy Bilibili endpoints requiring numeric identifiers.
- Convert modern BV alphanumeric strings into corresponding AID integers.
- Bridge data pipelines that index Bilibili videos by numeric AID instead of BV format.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/bilibili/web/bv-to-aid" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"bv_id": "BV1M1421t7hT"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `bv_id` | string | Yes | Video id |

#### Notes

- Supply a valid video string via `bv_id`.

#### Related APIs

- [Bilibili Streaming Areas](/model/bilibili/web/all-live-areas): Returns the complete list of streaming broadcast areas and categories on Bilibili.
- [Bilibili User Collection Folders](/model/bilibili/web/collect-folders): Returns the collection folders owned by a specific Bilibili user.
- [Bilibili Comprehensive Popular Videos](/model/bilibili/web/com-popular): Returns a comprehensive list of trending videos on Bilibili, including video metadata, author details, and engagement statistics across pages.