Downloading a private Vimeo video without a password can be a bit tricky, but it is possible with the help of a few steps. I will guide you through the process below:
1. Inspect the page and play the video: Open the web page where the private Vimeo video is embedded. Right-click anywhere on the page and select “Inspect” or “Inspect Element” from the context menu. This will open the developer tools in your browser.
2. Go to the network tab: In the developer tools, you will see several tabs. Look for the “Network” tab and click on it. This tab allows you to monitor the network activity of the page.
3. Type “player” in the filter: At the top of the network tab, there should be a search or filter box. Type “player” in the filter, which will narrow down the displayed network requests to those related to the video player.
4. Refresh the page and click on the first file: Now, refresh the page by pressing F5 or using the refresh button in your browser. As the page reloads, you will see various network requests appearing in the network tab. Look for the first file that appears with the word “player” in its name, such as “player.js” or “player.min.js”.
5. Save the file as a .txt document: Right-click on the file and select “Save as” or “Save Response” from the context menu. Save the file as a .txt document on your computer.
6. Copy the .mp4 link: Open the saved .txt file using a text editor. Search for “mp4” within the file. You should find a URL that ends with “.mp4”. Copy this URL as it is the direct link to the video file.
7. Right-click on the video and save it: Go back to the web page where the private Vimeo video is embedded. Right-click on the video and select “Save video as” or a similar option from the context menu. Choose a location on your computer to save the video and click “Save”.
By following these steps, you should be able to download a private Vimeo video without requiring a password. However, it’s important to note that downloading and sharing copyrighted content without permission may infringe on the creator’s rights, so make sure to only download videos that you have the right to access or with the creator’s consent.
Please remember to respect the intellectual property rights of content creators and use these steps responsibly.