How to record with Vimeo on Figma

Installing the Vimeo Record plugin in Figma helps you create, upload, and embed videos seamlessly within Figma. 

Refer to the Figma hub page for more information about this integration.

In this article:

• Setting up the Record Plugin
• Recording your first video on Figma
• Additional information

Setting up the Record Plugin

1. Install the plugin.
   • The plugin can be used both in the app and in the browser, including Google Chrome and any browser that uses Chromium.
2. Sign up for a free Vimeo account or connect your existing account.
3. Grant the plugin permissions to access your Vimeo account by clicking Allow. 
4. Once account connection is complete, you can start using the plugin.

Recording your first video on Figma

1. Right-click on the canvas and select Plugins from the menu and then Vimeo Record.
2. Select Recording mode. This will give you the option to record your screen, camera or both screen and camera as well as to enable or disable sound.
3. Select a screen you want to record. You can choose to record your entire screen, an individual window, or specific application.
4. If you want your camera to be recorded while you work in other applications, you should select Entire Screen.
   
5. Use the controls within the plugin to pause, discard, or stop your video.
6. Once you complete a video it will take a couple of seconds to upload it to your Vimeo account.
7. Once uploaded, you can share your video via a link or embed it to Figma Design or FigJam canvas.  
   • Within Figma Design, the video will display a thumbnail that will open a new window to view on Vimeo.com.
   • When shared within FigJam, the video will unfurl fully.
8. There are also options to delete or download your video, as well as update privacy settings.

Additional information

• All of your videos will be saved to your Vimeo account in the Figma Recordings folder.
• Here is how your video will look like embedded to Figma Design canvas:
• You can play embedded videos directly in FigJam.
• If you want to record videos outside of Figma, you can install Vimeo Record Chrome Extension. See our guide for using the Vimeo Record Chrome extension for more information.