How to download private videos from Vimeo and save them?

In some cases, users may need to download private videos from Vimeo for offline viewing or editing. Although the Vimeo platform itself does not support direct download functionality, there are ways to achieve this. Several effective methods will be introduced in detail below.

Use browser developer tools

First, you can try using your browser's developer tools to find the video file link. Here are the specific steps:

1. Open the web page containing the private video you want to download.

2. Right-click the video playback area and select the "Inspect" option. This will open the developer tools in your browser.

3. Find the "Network" tab in the developer tools.

4. Click video play to start loading the video.

5. In the Network tab, look for files ending in .mp4. This is usually a video file.

6. Right-click on the found video file link and select "Open in new tab." At this point, the video will play directly in the browser.

7. Right-click the video playback area again and select "Save As" to save the video locally.

Use third-party download tools

In addition to manual methods, you can also use third-party download tools to download private videos on Vimeo. It is recommended to use Vimeo Downloader here.

Vimeo Downloader tutorial

1. Visit Vimeo Downloader official website.

2. Copy the video link you want to download into the input box provided by the website.

3. Click the Download button.

4. Follow the prompts to select the appropriate video format and quality.

5. After clicking "Download", the video will be automatically downloaded to your device.

Things to note

Please make sure to comply with copyright regulations. Unauthorized downloading and use of copyrighted content may result in legal issues.

When using third-party tools, please pay attention to protecting personal privacy and security and avoid downloading software from unknown sources.

If the video owner has set download restrictions, the above method may not work properly.

Through the above methods, you can manage and save private videos on Vimeo more conveniently. However, out of respect for original content and copyright, before using these technologies, it is recommended to confirm whether the video is allowed to be downloaded and used.