How to Download Vimeo Videos (Public, Password-Protected & Embedded)
Save any Vimeo video locally — public, password-protected, unlisted, or embedded on another site — in up to 4K. SVD authenticates using your own browser cookies, so nothing sensitive ever leaves your machine.
What works and what doesn't
- ✅ Public Vimeo videos
- ✅ Password-protected videos (if you know the password and it's entered in your browser)
- ✅ Unlisted videos (if you can view them while signed in)
- ✅ Embedded Vimeo players on other sites (WordPress, Squarespace, etc.)
- ✅ Your own Vimeo uploads (always)
- ❌ Vimeo OTT DRM subscription content — DRM-protected streams are not downloadable by any client other than the licensed player
Download in 4 steps
Install SVD
Grab the Mac or Windows build from the home page.
Copy the Vimeo URL
For direct videos: vimeo.com/1234567890. For embedded players on other sites: right-click the player → 'Copy video URL'.
Pick a resolution
SVD lists every rendition Vimeo serves — 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K depending on the creator's upload.
Click download
SVD fetches segments and remuxes to a single MP4. Progress shown in real time.
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Password-protected Vimeo videos
For videos gated behind a password:
- Open the Vimeo URL in your normal browser (Chrome, Edge, or Safari)
- Enter the password and confirm the video plays
- Copy the URL and paste it into SVD
- SVD reads your Vimeo session cookie from the browser locally — no password is typed into SVD itself
Frequently asked questions
Can SVD download password-protected Vimeo videos?
Yes, after you enter the password in your browser. SVD reads browser cookies locally to authenticate.
Can SVD download private or unlisted Vimeo videos?
Yes — if you're signed in and can view them in your browser.
Does SVD work with embedded Vimeo on other sites?
Yes. Right-click the embed and copy the video URL.
What about Vimeo OTT subscription content?
Vimeo OTT uses Widevine DRM. SVD does not support DRM-protected streams.
Does SVD support 4K and HDR?
Yes, for videos where the creator uploaded in those formats and enabled them.
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