Vimeo Video Downloader (Browser Extension)
Browser extension that makes it simple to save Vimeo videos directly to your computer — in their original quality — for offline access anytime. Public, embedded, and private videos, from 240p up to 4K UHD.
SERP Vimeo Video Downloader is a browser extension built specifically for saving Vimeo videos as standard files you can keep — no re-encoding, no watermarks, and no unnecessary tracking.
- Save Vimeo videos in their original quality for offline viewing — lectures, tutorials, portfolios, or anything else you need access to
- Download public, embedded, and private (authenticated) Vimeo videos from 240p up to 4K UHD
- Skip unreliable online converters and shady download sites — this extension works right inside your browser with one-click downloads
- Privacy-first design with minimal permissions, no analytics, no telemetry, and no data sharing
Vimeo Video Downloader extension
Unlike generic tools that fail on Vimeo's streaming format, this extension auto-detects videos on any Vimeo page and provides a clean, one-click download experience.
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🔗 Links
- 🎁 Get it here
- ❓ Check FAQs here
- 🐛 Report bugs here
- 🆕 Request features here
- 📦 Latest release here
- 🔒 View Permissions Justification
- 📖 Installation instructions here
Resources
- 💬 Community
- 💌 Newsletter
- 🛒 Shop
- 🎓 Courses
Why Vimeo Video Downloader
Vimeo delivers video through adaptive streaming (HLS/DASH) that prevents right-click saving. Direct video file URLs are never exposed on the page, and private or embedded videos add authentication layers that block generic download tools entirely. Even password-protected videos and domain-restricted embeds require specific handling that standard browser extensions cannot provide.
This extension was engineered from the ground up for Vimeo. It detects videos automatically on any Vimeo page — including embedded players, showcases, channels, and private links — extracts all available quality options, and saves them directly to your computer. No re-encoding, no quality loss, no external software.
Features
- Auto-detect videos — Finds videos on any Vimeo page automatically, including embedded players and showcases
- Original quality preserved — Downloads from 240p up to 4K UHD depending on source video, with no re-encoding or quality loss
- Public, embedded & private video support — Works with public videos, embedded players, and private (authenticated) Vimeo videos
- Thumbnail preview & metadata — Shows video thumbnail and metadata before you download
- Fast & reliable — Files are saved directly without re-processing or waiting in queues
- Download progress bar — Track your download progress in real time
- Privacy-first design — No analytics, no telemetry, no data sharing. Only minimal permissions needed.
- Zero ads — Clean interface with no advertisements
- Regular updates — Community-supported with ongoing updates and bug fixes
- Cross-browser support — Works on Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, and Firefox
How It Works
- Install — Add SERP Vimeo Video Downloader to your browser from the product page, or download the latest version from GitHub Releases and install it from the product page or browser extension listing
- Browse Vimeo — Navigate to any Vimeo page — public video, embedded player, showcase, channel, or private link
- Pick your quality — Click the extension icon. It shows all available resolutions from the source video with thumbnail preview
- Save — Click Download and the video saves directly to your computer in its original quality
Supported Formats
- Video output: Original format preserved (MP4, no re-encoding)
- Quality range: 240p, 360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p, 1440p, up to 4K UHD depending on source
- Video types: Public videos, embedded players, showcases, channels, groups, and private (authenticated) videos
Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Download Vimeo Videos
Downloading from Vimeo is tricky because the platform uses adaptive streaming and does not expose direct file URLs. Private and embedded videos add authentication layers that block standard tools. This extension handles all of that automatically.
What you need: A supported browser — Chrome, Edge, Brave, Firefox, or Opera — and an internet connection. For private videos, you need to be logged in to a Vimeo account with access.
Step 1 — Install the extension. Download the latest .zip file from GitHub Releases. Extract the ZIP file, open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/, enable "Developer mode" (top right toggle), click "Load unpacked" (top left button) and select the extracted folder. See full installation instructions for other browsers.
Step 2 — Activate your license. Click the extension icon for the first time and enter your email and license key associated with the extension. You can find your license key in your email confirmation from purchasing.
Step 3 — Find your video. Navigate to any Vimeo page — it works on standard video pages, embedded players on approved embedded contexts, showcases, channels, and private links. The extension auto-detects the video.
Step 4 — Download. Click the extension icon, preview the thumbnail and metadata, select your preferred quality from all available resolutions, and hit Download. The file saves directly to your computer in its original quality.
Tips: For the best quality, select the highest resolution available. The extension preserves original quality with no re-encoding. For private videos, make sure you are logged in to Vimeo with an account that has access. Desktop notifications alert you when downloads complete.
Troubleshooting: If a video is not detected, refresh the page and try again. For embedded videos on approved embedded contexts, make sure the extension is enabled. Check that Developer mode is still on in your browser's extension settings. For private videos, verify you are logged in with the correct Vimeo account.
Who It's For
- 🎓 Students & educators — Save lecture replays or course videos before they expire
- 🎥 Content creators — Back up portfolios, demo reels, or client projects
- 🧑💼 Professionals — Keep access to training, onboarding, or event recordings
- 📚 Researchers & archivists — Organize video libraries with meaningful filenames
- 🌍 Everyday users — Enjoy your favorite videos offline while traveling or on slow connections
Solving These Problems
- Paid courses disappear before you finish them
- Videos buffer, freeze or fail on slow internet
- Private video links expire without warning
- Need to rewatch videos offline but there is no download button
- Platforms that do not let you organize lessons
- Courses with good content but terrible video naming
Common Use Cases
- Save lecture recordings and course videos for offline study before they expire or get taken down
- Back up your own Vimeo portfolio, demo reels, or client project videos
- Download training, onboarding, or event recordings for offline access
- Save embedded Vimeo videos from approved embedded contexts and learning platforms
- Archive private Vimeo videos you have access to before links expire
- Watch downloaded videos offline while traveling or on slow connections
What Makes Vimeo Video Downloader Different
Generic downloaders fail on Vimeo because the platform uses adaptive streaming (HLS/DASH) with authentication layers that block standard download approaches. This extension handles all of that natively.
- Original quality — No re-encoding, no watermarks, no quality loss. Files are saved exactly as the source provides them.
- Private video support — Works with authenticated, password-protected, and domain-restricted Vimeo videos
- Embedded player support — Detects videos in embedded Vimeo players on approved embedded contexts, not just on Vimeo itself
- All quality levels — From 240p up to 4K UHD, every resolution the source video provides is available
- Privacy-first — No analytics, no telemetry, no data sharing. Minimal permissions, fully transparent.
- No external software — Everything runs inside your browser. No desktop apps, no command line, no third-party websites.
- Lightweight & transparent — Publicly documented, minimal permissions, and no hidden data collection
Permissions & Privacy
We believe in transparency and minimal permissions. Our extension only requests the permissions absolutely necessary for core functionality:
- Privacy First: No data tracking, no analytics, no personal information collection
- Minimal Permissions: Only 12 permissions required, each with clear justification
- Local Storage: Your preferences and download history stay on your device
- Transparent: Full documentation of why each permission is needed
📋 View detailed permission justifications — See exactly why each permission is required and how it's used.
Our commitment: We only access what we need to download your videos, nothing more.
Permission Details
- downloads — Required to programmatically initiate and manage video file downloads to your computer
- activeTab — Needed to access and analyze the currently active Vimeo tab to detect video content and extract metadata
- storage — Used to persist user preferences, download history, and activation status across browser sessions
- scripting — Required to inject content scripts into Vimeo pages for video detection and data extraction
- offscreen — Used to create offscreen documents for complex video processing tasks (HLS parsing, format conversion)
- cookies — Needed to access Vimeo authentication cookies for downloading private or password-protected videos
- host_permissions — Grants access to Vimeo domains and associated CDN services to extract video streams and handle authentication
Security & Scope
- Operates only on the page the user intentionally opens in the active browser tab
- Detects supported playback sources only for user-initiated downloads or exports
- Does not execute page instructions, shell commands, or arbitrary scripts from page content
- Does not follow unrelated links or perform actions outside the active workflow
- Limits support to the named platform, approved embedded contexts, and user-authorized sessions when required
Trial & Pricing
Purchase a license key to get started. For pricing and license details, visit the product page.
- Works on Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, and Firefox
- All processing happens locally in your browser
- No analytics, no telemetry, no data sharing
- Regular updates and community support
Screenshots
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Installation Instructions
- "Star ⭐" this repository - aka click the button that looks like thisstar
- Download the latest
.zipfile from  - Extract the ZIP file (aka double click it)
- Open Chrome and go to
chrome://extensions/ - Enable "Developer mode" (top right toggle)
- Click "Load unpacked" (top left button) and select the extracted folder
- When you click on the extension for the first time, you will need to enter your
email&license keyassociated with the extension
Note: You can find your license key in your email confirmation from purchasing the product
FAQ
Q: What quality options are available?
The extension detects all available qualities from the source — from 240p up to 4K UHD depending on what the video provides. Original quality is preserved with no re-encoding.
Q: Does this work with private Vimeo videos?
Yes. The extension supports public videos, embedded players, and private (authenticated) Vimeo videos. For private videos, you need to be logged in to a Vimeo account with access.
Q: Does this work with embedded Vimeo videos on approved embedded contexts?
Yes. The extension detects Vimeo videos in embedded players on approved embedded contexts, not just on Vimeo itself.
Q: Does this work on Firefox?
Yes — supports Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, and Firefox.
Q: Is my data safe?
Yes. The extension has a privacy-first design with no analytics, no telemetry, and no data sharing. Only minimal permissions are required, and all preferences are stored locally on your device. See the full permissions justification.
Q: Why isn't the extension detecting my video?
Refresh the page and try again. For embedded videos, make sure the extension is enabled. For private videos, verify you are logged in with the correct Vimeo account. Check that Developer mode is still on in your browser's extension settings.
Important Notes
This extension is intended for downloading content you own or have permission to save. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the right to download any content. Respect copyright and intellectual property rights. Quality options depend on what the source video provides. An active internet connection is required during the download process.
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License
This repository is distributed under the proprietary SERP Apps license in the LICENSE file. Review that file before copying, modifying, or redistributing any part of this project.
Get It
- Start here: SERP Vimeo Video Downloader
More Ways to Download Vimeo Videos
How to Download Vimeo Videos for Free — Mac Version
How to Download Vimeo Videos for Free — Windows Version
Related
- https://github.com/serpapps/vimeo-video-downloader
- https://gist.github.com/devinschumacher/a189434fc9f374965888ca2dc793953e
- https://gist.github.com/devinschumacher/8024bc4693d79aef641b2c281e45d6cb
- How to Download Password Protected Vimeo Videos
- https://gist.github.com/devinschumacher/8095f410a01494bc04ebf6c6440ce25d rights.