If you are one of Vimeo’s many millions of subscribers, you will know all about the high-quality content on the platform. Professional videographers and enthusiasts alike love the control and customization options available. But what if you want to download a video to watch later or while offline?
If you want to know how to download Vimeo videos, you’ve come to the right place. This article explains how to download from Vimeo to ANY device. In addition, we will answer some frequently asked questions on the subject.
How to download videos from Vimeo
Unlike many video hosting platforms, Vimeo allows you to download videos quite easily and without any tricks. But this comes with a caveat.
Unfortunately, the download option is not available for every single video on Vimeo. This is because the uploader must have a Business, Plus, or Pro account to allow their videos to be downloaded. The good news is that the most serious content creators have this status. So here’s how to get that content for any device you might have.
How to download a video from Vimeo on Mac
Thankfully, downloading a video for Vimeo on your Mac is really simple. All you need to do is follow these simple steps:
- Visit the Vimeo home page and click “Sign Up” to get started. This will redirect you to a page that lists some paid options. However, there is also an option to “continue with the base” at the bottom of the page. This will allow you to view and download, but not upload videos, perfect for this purpose.
- Next, visit the video you want to download.
- Below the video, on the right side, you will see a “download” button. Click it.
- Select the quality in which you want to download the video if the option is available.
And this is all! Depending on your internet connection, you should have the video in seconds.
How to download a video from Vimeo on iPhone
If you want to keep a video for later when you’re not connected to Wi-Fi or not using your data, there’s an easy way to do it. All you have to do is download the video and then you can watch it whenever you are out of coverage, on a plane, or with no data. It is really easy. Here’s how to do it:
- Download the Vimeo app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Find the video you want to download within the app itself.
- Once the video is located, simply press the “offline sync” button to start the download.
- As soon as the video has finished downloading, you can disconnect from Wi-Fi or turn off your data.
- To watch what you have downloaded, click on the menu button and then on “offline video”
How to download a video from Vimeo on Android
The Vimeo app is intuitive and easy to use, so the directions are more or less the same as on the iPhone. Follow these simple steps and you can watch your favorite videos whenever you want:
- The first thing you need to do is download the Vimeo app on your Android device.
- Next, find the video you want to download via the app itself and not the desktop site.
- Once you have found the video you want to download, all you have to do is click on the “offline sync” button. This will begin the download.
- As soon as the video has been downloaded to your Android device, you can now disconnect from the internet.
- To watch or delete what you have downloaded, click on “menu” and then on “offline video”. To remove a video from your library, click the X button.
How to download a video from Vimeo on Windows
Before trying to download to a Windows device, there are two things worth considering. The first is that videos with a rental or subscription status cannot be downloaded via a computer.
The second is that a “seller” can also disable downloads for the videos they have listed for purchase. Aside from these exceptions, the process is relatively simple and works as such:
- When you’re on the Browse or Product page, all you have to do is click on the video you want to download.
- Next, scroll down the page of the chosen video.
- When you see the “download video” option, click on it to open the drop-down menu.
- Then, select the resolution in which you want to download the video.
- After selecting your preferred resolution, the video will start downloading to your desktop or laptop.
How to download a video from Vimeo on a Chromebook
On a Chromebook, the best way to download videos from Vimeo is to install a reliable app to take care of your business. Among the many apps that perform this task, FBDown Video Downloader has the best ratings. As the name suggests, it was initially designed to download videos from Facebook. However, it has many more uses besides this – and it’s free!
As soon as you have downloaded the app to your device, all you have to do is click on the download arrow in the taskbar. The app will then display a full menu of all downloadable videos on the page you are currently viewing. Just click on the one (s) you want to download and the app will do the rest for you.
How to download a video from Vimeo to your phone
In general, downloading a video from Vimeo directly to your phone is easy. It’s also a great way to view videos when you plan on not having coverage or on a plane in the near future. To get the videos you want, follow these simple steps:
- First, you will need to download the Vimeo app on your phone.
- Then, search and open the video you want to download.
- You should therefore notice that there are three dots in the top right corner of the video player or in the bottom right corner (depending on the device you are using).
- Click on the three points.
- From the menu that appears, select the ‘add to offline playlist’ option.
And this is all! This video will now be in your media library and available for viewing even when you don’t have an internet connection.
FAQ
How can I download more videos from Vimeo?
Unfortunately, there is no way to batch download from Vimeo without using a separate downloader. So, if you are not interested in downloading videos one by one, there are some downloaders that have a better reputation than their competitors.
GetFLV works incredibly well with Vimeo and will allow you to batch download videos directly to your computer, iPad, phone, and a whole host of other devices. As an added bonus, GetFLV allows you to convert the format from Vimeo to mp4, AVI, FLV… pretty much any format you can think of.
How do I download a private video from Vimeo?
Downloading private videos can be a little tricky as there isn’t a download option right in front of you.
Here’s how it’s done:
- Upload the page with the video you want to download.
- Right-click on the video.
- From the options that appear, select ‘view page source.’
- Look for the best quality mp4.
- Copy that URL with the complete token data.
- Paste this URL into a new tab.
- Next, hit the play button.
- As soon as the video starts playing, right-click and save it.
Is it legal to download videos from Vimeo?
It is technically not legal to download a video from Vimeo unless the uploader himself has provided a download link.
Video to your Beck and Call
You are now ready to watch movies from Vimeo even if you are miles away from an internet connection. You can even entertain yourself or the kids on long-haul flights with high-quality entertainment on the go.
Do you regularly download movies from Vimeo? Have you ever run into any problems while doing this? If so, we’d love to hear it in the comments section below.
