Vimeo Record - Screen & Webcam Recorder

Record and share free video messages from your browser

Vimeo Record - Screen & Webcam Recorder enables you to quickly capture and share video messages directly from your browser. Perfect for product demos, design feedback, knowledge transfer, and more, you can record your screen, voice, and face with just a few clicks. Videos are instantly uploaded to Vimeo for easy sharing via private links or embedding on websites.

This free tool empowers creative teams, educators, support staff, and executives to communicate more effectively and save time by replacing lengthy emails or meetings with impactful video content. Features include viewer analytics, collaborative commenting, video management, chapter markers, and team access controls. Upgrade options offer enhanced collaboration with team invites and secure single sign-on. Join millions using Vimeo Record to communicate with clarity and human touch.

By:
Vimeo
Users:
700,000+
Rating:
4.53
(1,718)
1 ratings
Version:
2.0.6 Last updated: 2024-10-15
Creation date:
2020-10-14
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • storage
  • cookies
Host permissions:
  • *://*.vimeo.com/*
Size:
273.41K
Email:
re*****@vimeo.com
URLs:
Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
15 hours ago

User reviews

Users widely report that Vimeo Record was once a user-friendly and reliable screen and webcam recorder integrated into Chrome. However, recent updates transformed the extension into a confusing, less functional tool that redirects recording to Vimeo's website, causing black or partial screen captures, microphone issues, and a complicated multi-step process. This drastic change breaks the previous seamless in-browser recording experience, leading users to uninstall the extension or switch to alternatives. Overall, users express strong dissatisfaction with the update and urge Vimeo to restore the prior version's usability.
Pros
  • The extension was previously very easy and straightforward to use for screen recording.
  • Used to work well with good user experience and functionality.
  • Previously allowed recording a browser tab with webcam overlay easily.
  • Was helpful for educators and students for independent recording.
  • Integrated screen and webcam recording with simple controls in earlier versions.
Cons
  • Recent updates have made the extension confusing and difficult to use.
  • No longer allows direct recording of the desired screen or browser tab; recording redirects to Vimeo website.
  • Recordings often result in black screens or partial captures instead of full screens.
  • Microphone and camera recording functionality is broken or difficult to enable.
  • The new workflow is cumbersome, requiring multiple steps and switching tabs, harming usability.
  • Extension essentially acts as a mere link to Vimeo's website, rendering it almost useless as a Chrome addon.
  • Support and communication from Vimeo regarding these changes is lacking.
  • Update has led users to seek alternative screen recording tools due to degraded experience.
Recent reviews
this thing is so un-user friendly. Why can't I just record the screen I"m looking at, with my face in the corner? That's all I want to do! I remember I used to be able to do that in Vimeo, maybe like years ago? Now, I have no idea how! It keeps forcing the screen back to vimeo, instead of the screen I want to record. It's just so confusing, I honestly hate it. Vimeo, please fix this!
by Getwiley, 2025-04-23

Essa atualização ficou ruim, 0 praticidade, pois não é mais possível gravar a tela imediatamente; ter que acessar uma nova aba, compartilhar tela e aí sim, finalmente começar a gravação, é bem disfuncional. Acredito que os usuários, assim como eu, prezavam pela facilidade dessa extensão. A opção pra não perder nada, seria iniciar a gravação antes, e utilizar os pouquíssimos 30 minutos. Muito ruim. Não deveriam ter alterado o que já estava bom. Terei de usar outra ferramenta.

Used to be great, really easy to use, but now crippled to a max of 3 videos on the free plan, and the extension doen't even work anymore. It launches into the Vimeo site with a black video box, starts recording on the Vimeo page (not the site I actually want to record) and when switiching to the tab I need to record, the extension records nothing. Uploads a black video. Uninstalling as this is now completely useless.
by Vaughan James, 2025-01-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Vimeo Record - Screen & Webcam Recorder requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

Vimeo Record - Screen & Webcam Recorder has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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