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Vimeo Video Downloader

Download your own Vimeo videos in original quality for backup, editing, or cross-platform repurposing. Built for creators.

By using this tool you confirm you own the content, have explicit permission from the rights holder, or your use qualifies as Fair Use under applicable law (educational, research, commentary, or criticism). Private offline viewing is allowed for personal use only. Redistribution or commercial use of downloaded files is strictly prohibited unless you hold the required rights. See Terms of Use.

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How It Works

1

Copy the Link

Open your Vimeo video and copy the URL from your browser's address bar.

2

Paste & Download

Paste the URL into the field above and click Download. We retrieve the file directly from Vimeo.

3

Choose Quality

Select from available quality options — 1080p, 720p, 540p, or 360p — and save to your device.

Quality & Formats

Downloads are delivered in the best quality available from the platform.

1080p Full HD

Best quality, larger file

720p HD

Great quality, balanced size

540p SD

Good quality, smaller file

Thumbnail

Video cover image

Creator Use Cases

Cross-Platform Repurposing

Download your Vimeo videos to repost on YouTube, Instagram, or other platforms without quality loss.

Content Backup

Keep local copies of your Vimeo portfolio. Protect against account issues or platform changes.

Video Re-Editing

Retrieve your original uploads to re-edit, add new intros, update branding, or create compilations.

Client Deliverables

Filmmakers and agencies can download finished work from Vimeo to deliver to clients in original quality.

Portfolio & Showreels

Combine your best Vimeo uploads into a showreel or portfolio presentation in original quality.

Built for Creators. Not Piracy.

No files stored on our serversNo Vimeo login requiredYour content, your rights

You are responsible for ensuring your use complies with Vimeo's Terms of Service. Downloading content you do not own or have permission to use may violate platform rules and applicable copyright law. See our Terms of Use.

GetVideoNow is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Vimeo, Inc..

Frequently Asked Questions

Vimeo Downloader is a creator tool that lets you save your own Vimeo videos in original HD quality. Paste your Vimeo video URL and choose from available quality options to download directly to your device.

Yes, our tool uses SSL encryption and does not require your Vimeo login credentials. We don't store any personal data or downloaded videos on our servers.

Available qualities depend on the original upload. Most Vimeo videos offer multiple resolutions including 1080p, 720p, 540p, and 360p. We display all available options so you can choose the best one.

Vimeo downloading requires the Expert plan ($14.99/mo), which includes 1,000 downloads per month. No hidden charges or additional registration required beyond your GetVideoNow account. You can try Expert free for 14 days.

1. Copy the Vimeo video URL from your browser. 2. Paste it into the download field above. 3. Click Download. 4. Choose your preferred quality. 5. Save the file to your device.

No, we only support downloading publicly accessible Vimeo videos. Private or password-protected videos cannot be accessed through this tool.

We support standard Vimeo URLs like vimeo.com/123456789, vimeo.com/video/123456789, and player.vimeo.com/video/123456789.

Some videos may have downloads disabled by the uploader, be set to private, or require authentication. If you encounter issues, verify the video is publicly accessible and try again.

Downloading your own Vimeo content or publicly available videos for personal use is generally legal. We encourage respecting creators' rights and using downloaded content responsibly.

Our tool works on all modern devices (smartphones, tablets, computers) and browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). No app installation needed.

Vimeo is known for storing video at significantly higher quality than YouTube or social platforms. Vimeo Plus and Pro accounts can host content at 4K with high bitrate encoding, resulting in files that are visibly sharper than equivalently-labelled content on other platforms. A typical 1080p Vimeo video will have a higher bitrate — and therefore better image quality — than a 1080p YouTube video of the same content. GetVideoNow downloads at the highest available quality, so Vimeo downloads are often noticeably cleaner than downloads from other platforms.

You need the original Vimeo video URL, not the page URL of the website where it's embedded. To find it: hover over the Vimeo player and click the Vimeo logo in the bottom-right corner — this opens the video on Vimeo's own site. Copy that URL and paste it into GetVideoNow. Domain-restricted videos (those that only play on specific embedded websites) will not be downloadable even with the direct Vimeo URL, as that restriction is applied at the video level by the owner.

About Vimeo Downloads

Vimeo is the premium video hosting platform favoured by filmmakers, agencies, educators, and creative professionals for its ad-free viewing experience and exceptional video quality. Unlike YouTube, Vimeo is known for supporting up to 8K resolution and offering precise creator controls over who can view and download content. GetVideoNow lets you download publicly accessible Vimeo videos — including HD and 4K content — directly as MP4 files, so you can watch offline, archive client deliverables, or reference high-quality production work.

What You Can Download from Vimeo

HD & 4K Vimeo Videos

Download Vimeo videos in the highest available quality — up to 4K Ultra HD. Vimeo is known for pristine encoding, so downloads reflect the full production quality.

Short Films & Reels

Save short films, cinematic reels, commercial work, and creative portfolios hosted on Vimeo for offline viewing or archival purposes.

Educational & Tutorial Videos

Download course content, workshop recordings, instructional videos, and webinar replays hosted on Vimeo for offline learning.

Award-Winning Creative Work

Archive notable creative work from Vimeo Staff Picks, Vimeo Awards, and other curated collections for portfolio inspiration and study.

How to Copy a Vimeo Link

  1. 1Open Vimeo and find the video you want to download.
  2. 2Click the Share button (paper plane icon) below or beside the video player.
  3. 3Select Copy Link to copy the video's URL to your clipboard.
  4. 4You can also simply copy the URL directly from your browser's address bar.
  5. 5Paste the URL into the input field above and tap Download.
  6. 6Note: Videos with password protection or domain-restricted embeds cannot be accessed.

Supported Vimeo Download Formats

FormatQualityFile TypeNotes
Video360pMP4Smallest file, suitable for previewing
Video720p HDMP4Good balance of quality and file size
Video1080p Full HDMP4Standard high-definition quality
Video4K (2160p)MP4Ultra HD, available on select uploads

Troubleshooting Vimeo Downloads

"Password required" error

The Vimeo creator has set a password on this video. Password-protected Vimeo videos require the correct password to access and cannot be downloaded without it.

Video is domain-restricted

Some Vimeo videos are set to play only on specific websites (domain-restricted embedding). These videos cannot be accessed directly and are not available for download.

No 4K download option

4K downloads depend on the original upload quality and the creator's Vimeo plan. Only Vimeo Pro, Business, and Premium accounts can upload in 4K, and the creator must have uploaded a 4K source file.

Download-disabled video

Vimeo creators can disable the download button on their videos. If the creator has turned off downloads in their video settings, the content cannot be retrieved through any external tool.

Some Vimeo creators restrict downloading on their videos using Vimeo's privacy settings. If a video is password-protected, domain-restricted, or set to private, it cannot be downloaded through this tool.