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How to Clip on Vimeo: Options, Limits & Better Vertical Clips

Vimeo does not offer a built-in public clip or trim feature for published videos. To create short, shareable clips, you'll need to download your video and use external tools.

How to Clip on Vimeo: Built-In Tools, Limits & Better

Does Vimeo Have a Built-In Clip Feature?

Vimeo currently does not provide a public 'clip' or 'trim' button for viewers or creators on published videos. While you can trim videos during upload or editing, this replaces the original video and does not create separate clips. There are no built-in tools for extracting short sections from existing videos for sharing.

How to Get Your Vimeo Video for Clipping

  • Download the Original File: If you own the video, sign in to your Vimeo account, go to the video page, click the Download button to get the highest quality file. This is the best source for making clips.
  • If Download is Disabled: If you don't see a download option and you own the video, check your video privacy settings to enable downloads.
  • Screen Recording: If you cannot download the video, you can use screen recording software (like OBS Studio or built-in screen recorders on your device) to capture the segment you want.

Limits of Vimeo's Built-In Editing

  • No Public Clip Button: Viewers cannot make clips from videos they don't own.
  • Trim During Upload Only: Video owners can trim during upload or in the editor, but this changes the whole video, not just a segment.
  • No Vertical or Captioned Options: There are no built-in options to export vertical or captioned clips for social media.

How to Make Better Vertical, Captioned Clips from Vimeo Videos

  • Use Vidulk's AI Clipper: After downloading your Vimeo video, upload it to the Vidulk app (iOS or Android). The AI automatically finds the most engaging moments and creates short, vertical clips with captions - perfect for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Reels.
  • Export Ready-to-Share Clips: Vidulk exports your clips in the correct vertical format and adds captions for better engagement on social platforms.

Vidulk's AI clipper (free to start, iOS + Android) finds the best moments in a long video and exports captioned vertical clips sized for the destination.

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FAQ

Can I clip a section from a Vimeo video directly on the site?

No. Vimeo does not offer a built-in public clip feature for viewers or creators on published videos.

How do I get my Vimeo video to make clips?

Sign in, go to your video page, and click the Download button for the original file. If unavailable, use screen recording.

Does Vimeo let viewers clip or share short sections?

No. Only the video owner can edit or trim, and those changes affect the whole video, not just a segment.

How can I make vertical, captioned clips from a Vimeo video?

Download your video and use Vidulk's AI clipper app to create vertical, captioned clips ready for social media.

Are there limits to trimming or clipping on Vimeo?

Yes. Vimeo only allows trimming during upload or editing for owners, and it replaces the entire video.