How to Download Vimeo Videos Free (2026 Guide)

Vimeo's Download Settings

Unlike YouTube, Vimeo gives creators control over whether viewers can download their videos. Some videos have a Download button enabled by the creator — clicking it downloads the file directly from Vimeo. For videos where the creator hasn't enabled this, third-party tools can still retrieve the video stream if it's publicly accessible.

How to Download a Public Vimeo Video

Step 1: Copy the Vimeo URL

Go to the Vimeo video page. Copy the URL from your address bar — it looks like vimeo.com/1234567890.

Step 2: Paste into ClipSave

Go to ClipSave's Vimeo downloader. Paste the URL and click Fetch. ClipSave accesses Vimeo's player API to retrieve the video streams.

Step 3: Select Quality and Download

Vimeo is known for high-quality video. Depending on the creator's upload, you may have options ranging from 360p to 4K. Select your preferred resolution and download.

Password-Protected Vimeo Videos

Vimeo allows creators to protect videos with a password. Password-protected videos require the correct password to view — they're not publicly accessible and cannot be downloaded by third-party tools without the password.

Vimeo Pro and Business Accounts

Videos on Vimeo Pro and Business accounts that are set to unlisted (accessible via link only) can often be downloaded if you have the link. Videos set to private (login required) are not downloadable.

Vimeo Video Quality

Vimeo is favored by filmmakers and professionals for its high-quality video encoding. Unlike YouTube, Vimeo uses less aggressive compression. Downloads typically preserve this quality, making Vimeo one of the best platforms for high-fidelity video content.