Import from Vimeo
Get rid of Vimeo with this migration guide
If you currently use Vimeo to host your videos, our Import tool helps you move your entire library to Gumlet with just a few clicks. It connects to your Vimeo account, imports your original video files along with folders, chapters, subtitles, audio tracks, and thumbnails, and then makes them available inside your chosen Gumlet workspace. This is ideal when you want to fully switch away from Vimeo while keeping the same content library, but with Gumlet’s player, delivery, and analytics.
Requirements
- An active Vimeo Standard, Vimeo Pro or higher plan
- A paid Gumlet account (subscribe here)
What gets migrated from Vimeo?
Gumlet imports all your core video assets from Vimeo, but Vimeo-only interactive elements and historical analytics are not copied.
| Item | Migrated to Gumlet | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Folders | Yes | Top-level folders are created in Gumlet |
| Subfolders | Yes | Folder hierarchy is preserved |
| Original video file | Yes | Imported as the source video |
| Chapters | Yes | Imported as chapters / markers |
| Thumbnails | Yes | Default video thumbnail is imported |
| Audio tracks (multi-audio) | Yes | Original files with multiple audio channels are imported |
| Subtitles / captions | No | Generate AI subtitles with Gumlet |
| Forms (Vimeo native) | No | Not migrated; recreate forms in Gumlet if needed |
| CTAs / end screens (Vimeo native) | No | Not migrated; use Gumlet end screens / player tools |
| Analytics | No | Historical stats stay in Vimeo; Gumlet tracks new views only |
| Other Vimeo-only interactive apps | No | Any native Vimeo apps/elements do not migrate |
Step-by-step: import from Vimeo
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Go to the Import page and click Connect under Vimeo.
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Authorize your Vimeo account on the Vimeo authorization screen.
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Select the Destination workspace in Gumlet.
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Choose files and folders you want to import.
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Click Import Videos to start the migration.
Import progress and migration report
- Track live import progress from your Gumlet dashboard: https://dash.gumlet.com/video/import-videos/.
- Get an email notification when the import job finishes with a quick summary of imported videos.
- Open the detailed Vimeo migration report on the same page to see imported, skipped, and failed videos with reasons. Download the migration summary from this page for your records or team review.
Update Embed Code
All your videos are imported to Gumlet. If you use Vimeo Embeds, you must replace your URL prefix with a Gumlet prefix to support the same URL structure to play your videos directly.
The Vimeo Embed URL looks like https://player.vimeo.com/video/831802811
Replace https://player.vimeo.com/video with https://play.gumlet.io/embed
Your new URL will be like https://play.gumlet.io/embed/831802811
Limitations and known caveats
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No support for Vimeo free plans (API download restriction). If you do not have a Vimeo Standard or higher account, the import won't work.
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Migration is slower than standard uploads; dashboard can be closed while it runs.
Updated 4 days ago