How to Download Vimeo Videos in HD

Vimeo shows a “Download” button only when the author has enabled it, and most videos — portfolios, lectures, short films — can only be watched. Skachok saves public Vimeo videos as MP4 up to 1080p from a regular link, with no Vimeo account.

2 minutes Free, no software Any device

For example: https://vimeo.com/22439234

How to download — step by step

  1. 1

    Copy the video link

    Open the video on vimeo.com and copy the address from the browser bar — it looks like vimeo.com/123456789. In the Vimeo app, tap “Share” (the arrow) → “Copy link”.

    Tip: If the video is embedded on another site, right-click the player → “Copy video URL” — you get a player.vimeo.com/video/… link, which works too.

  2. 2

    Paste the link into Skachok

    Paste the address into the field on the home page and click “Find”. We show a preview and a list of qualities — from 360p to 1080p depending on what the author uploaded — plus MP3.

    Tip: For unlisted videos paste the whole link, including the tail after the number: vimeo.com/123456789/a1b2c3d4e5 — without it Vimeo won't serve the video.

  3. 3

    Download the MP4

    Pick a quality and click “Download”. We assemble Vimeo videos on the server — a few seconds of preparation, then the file is saved to your Downloads. Up to 720p is free, 1080p is available on Lite and above.

    Tip: After signing up you get 2 days of the Pro plan — you can grab the videos you need in 1080p right away.

Why download Vimeo videos

Vimeo is home to studio work, lectures, short films and corporate videos that you need outside the browser too.

  • Show a portfolio piece at a meeting without internet or buffering.
  • Save a lecture or masterclass before the author restricts access or deletes the account.
  • Watch on a TV or on a plane — from a USB stick or your phone's gallery.
  • Extract the audio of an interview or podcast as MP3.

Supported links

Any of these links will do — the full one from the browser or the short one from the app’s Share button.

  • vimeo.com/123456789regular public video
  • vimeo.com/123456789/a1b2c3d4e5unlisted video with the access code in the link
  • player.vimeo.com/video/123456789link from the embedded player
  • vimeo.com/channels/staffpicks/123456789video inside a channel
  • vimeo.com/groups/name/videos/123456789video from a group

On your phone and computer

On iPhone

In Safari, paste the link and tap “Download”. The file appears in “Files → Downloads”; from there you can send it to “Photos” via “Share” → “Save Video”.

On Android

In Chrome the MP4 is saved to the Downloads folder and shows up in your gallery.

On a computer

  • Copy the address from the browser bar, paste it on skachok.com and click “Find”. The file is saved to “Downloads”.
  • For 1080p and above we merge video and audio on the server — it takes from 10 seconds to a couple of minutes.
  • If your player has no sound, open the file in VLC or pick another quality.

FAQ

Can I download a private or password-protected video?
No. Password-protected videos, videos available only to team members or behind a paywall (Vimeo On Demand) aren't supported. Unlisted videos download if you have the full link with the access code.
What quality is available?
Whatever the author uploaded — usually 720p or 1080p, sometimes only 540p. Skachok saves Vimeo videos up to 1080p. Without an account you get up to 720p; 1080p starts with the Lite plan.
Why does the download take longer than from other platforms?
Vimeo serves video and audio as separate streams, and we stitch them into a single MP4 on the server. It usually takes from a few seconds to a minute — the progress is shown on the card.
Is there a watermark?
No, Vimeo doesn't add any marks. You get a clean file.
Can I download just the audio?
Yes, choose MP3 in the “Audio” block — handy for interviews, lectures and music videos.
Do links from other sites where the video is embedded work?
Yes. Right-click the player → “Copy video URL”, or find the player.vimeo.com/video/… address in the iframe code and paste it.
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