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How to use the Kapwing integration with my Vimeo account

This feature is included with all Vimeo plans.

This article explains what Kapwing is, how to export videos from Kapwing to Vimeo, and how to import videos from Vimeo to Kapwing.

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Kapwing integration overview

Kapwing is a video creation tool that enables users to create and edit videos in the cloud and to leverage AI to enhance videos. Kapwing also provides users with tools to repurpose and reformat video content, as well as automatically generate highlight clips from video content.

This integration allows you to import and export videos between Kapwing and Vimeo for advanced content editing and creation.

What to know before using the Kapwing integration

You will need a paid plan on Kapwing to use this integration.

How to connect my Vimeo account to Kapwing

To connect your Vimeo account to Kapwing:

  1. Go to Vimeo's Kapwing integration page.
  2. Select Connect on Kapwing.
  3. Log in to your Kapwing account and allow the connection.

Alternatively, you can connect Kapwing to Vimeo when you go to export a video to Vimeo, as described below, and are prompted to log in.

How to export videos from Kapwing to Vimeo

To export a video from Kapwing to Vimeo:

  1. Upload or create a video in your Kapwing account.
  2. Select Export Project when you are finished editing.
  3. In the export panel, select Share.
    The Kapwing Export panel with various options shown. The Share butotn is between the Download and Embed options.
  4. Select Vimeo. Log in to your Vimeo account if prompted.
  5. Choose the desired Team, Folder, Privacy Settings, and input any other key information you want to be displayed about your video.
  6. Select Post to Vimeo.
  7. You will see a confirmation message that your video has been uploaded to your Vimeo account. You will also be given the option to manage your video in Vimeo, which will take you to the video settings page, or copy your video link to share with your audience.

How to import videos from Vimeo into Kapwing

To import videos from your Vimeo account into a Kapwing project:

  1. In a Kapwing project, select Add Media.
  2. Open the Import From dropdown menu, then choose Vimeo.
  3. Select the appropriate Team and/or Folder, search, or browse the available videos in the modal window to find the video(s) you want to edit. Once highlighted, choose Select to upload your content to your Kapwing project.
    A modal window showing a Vimeo team account selected and thumbnails of videos from a Vimeo account. A Select button is in the bottom right corner.
  4. Your video will be added to the Media menu in your Kapwing project and can be edited using Kapwing's advanced editing tools.

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