Vimeo Video Downloader

Vimeo is often used for higher-quality original uploads. This downloader can request public, non-password videos. Unlisted links only work if Vimeo still exposes formats without extra credentials.

How to use the Vimeo downloader

  1. Copy the Vimeo video URL.
  2. Paste it into the field above.
  3. Choose from the qualities Vimeo returned.
  4. Download the file.

Desktop and mobile

Copy the Vimeo video page URL from the address bar or the Share dialog. Password fields on Vimeo are not submitted by this site.

URL types this page can try

  • https://vimeo.com/…

Supported formats

Public Vimeo videos may include several progressive MP4 qualities. Availability is decided by the uploader’s settings.

Media types this page focuses on: video, audio.

Exact qualities depend on the source. YTSave lists what Vimeo currently exposes for that URL.

Limitations

  • Password-protected, private, and domain-restricted videos are blocked.
  • Vimeo On Demand purchases cannot be retrieved here.
  • Some embed-only videos refuse third-party access.

Troubleshooting

  • Password-protected, private, and domain-restricted videos are blocked.
  • Vimeo On Demand purchases cannot be retrieved here.
  • If the Vimeo page shows a lock, the downloader will fail with an unavailable or private-content error.

Vimeo privacy settings

If the Vimeo page asks for a password or shows a lock, the downloader will fail with an unavailable or private-content error.

Frequently asked questions

Can I download a password-protected Vimeo video?

No. This service does not submit Vimeo passwords or sign in to Vimeo.

Will I get the original upload file?

You get the renditions Vimeo exposes to yt-dlp, which may be transcodes rather than the camera original.

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