How to download Vimeo videos

How to download Vimeo videos 2023

The best way to watch offline internet videos is to download them to your computer. YouTube is by far the most widely used online platform for video content, and Mashable has previously explained how to download videos there. 

There are other places with excellent video content besides YouTube. A very well-liked platform is Vimeo( opens in a new tab), particularly among filmmakers and other creatives. 

On Vimeo, there is a ton of fantastic content, including instructional videos, longform films, and visual art. 

Typically, the content is of the highest caliber and has a high production value. What if you want to download some Vimeo content so you can watch it offline? 

We've got you covered, so don't waste your time trying to figure it out. Direct download from Vimeo Regular YouTube viewers are aware that in order to download content to their hard drives, they must either purchase a YouTube Premium subscription or use third-party video download services. 

There is a built-in download video option on Vimeo; there is no need to subscribe. You can simply click to save the Vimeo video locally if you see the download button. screenshot that can be mashable for credit Just click on the desired Vimeo video. 

On the right side of your screen, there is a "Download" button immediately below the video player and the title. 

You'll see options for video quality after clicking download. Simply select the Download button next to the desired video resolution, and your computer will be immediately saved. Users of Vimeo have a variety of video download options. Credit: mashable screenshot It's that simple. 

The download feature is built directly into Vimeo, no paid subscriptions required. There is one problem that might arise though. Vimeo does offer paid subscriptions for content creators, which provide them more control over their video content on the platform. 

A video creator with a paid Vimeo subscription can choose to turn the downloading options off on their video content. 

That's where the third- party downloader websites come in. Unofficial Vimeo downloader websites Sometimes you'll need to go the "unauthorized" route to save your favorite Vimeo videos on your computer for offline viewing. Just search "download Vimeo" on Google and you'll be presented with a few options. 

The most popular are SaveTheVideo( opens in a new tab) and Vimeo Downloader( opens in a new tab). SaveTheVideo's Vimeo downloader homepage. Credit: mashable Screenshot All of these websites work pretty much the same way: Copy the link to the Vimeo video you'd like to download. Paste that link into the input field on the downloader's website and click Submit. The user will be presented with different video quality and resolution options.

 Hover over the version you want to download, right click and hit "Save link as". Please note that because these types of video downloader websites are free- to- use, they can often be riddled with advertisements, adware, or other nefarious downloads. Sometimes, they'll even try to trick you into clicking an ad that looks like a download button or link. So be cautious when using them. Also, be a good person on the internet and don't rehost a video you downloaded to watch offline. 

Desktop software There are a few downloadable apps that will rip videos off of platforms like Vimeo. I've mentioned a few of them before, but the one I always use and recommend is Softorino YouTube Converter( opens in a new tab). Yes, there's a one- time$ 40 purchase( opens in a new tab) involved here. But, Softorino YouTube Converter is constantly updated and dead simple to use. Just download and open the app on your computer, copy the Vimeo video link, and it's automatically loaded into the app. 

You don't even have to click paste. Head back over to the Softorino Video Converter app and choose the video quality of your choice and select Convert. What makes this app even better than some of the other options is that it will automatically convert the video and transfer it to the device of your choice, such as your iPhone. 

Downloading videos from Vimeo is that simple. Now, you'll be able to enjoy your favorite content wherever you are, even without an internet connection.