Help / Vimeo 101: The Basics
There's a lot of cool stuff you can do here on Vimeo, so if you are looking for a place to share your videos, Join Vimeo today, or keep reading to learn more.
What is Vimeo?
Simply put, Vimeo is the home for videos you make. You can use Vimeo to upload and share videos with anyone, watch great videos, meet new people, and explore Vimeo the way you want to.
What can I do on Vimeo?
Well, a lot of things. But here are the basics...
Upload
Vimeo makes it easy for you to upload any kind of video you make. You get 500 megabytes of storage every week, and we keep the original files so you (or others) can download them at anytime. We really pride ourselves with our video quality so your videos will always look the best on Vimeo. We even support High Definition. Yeah, that's right, HD.Share
With a click of a button, Vimeo lets you share a video (or albums of videos) with anyone you want. We have robust privacy controls so you can choose exactly who views your videos, and you can even post videos on other sites like Facebook, MySpace, Flickr, or Digg.Connect
Vimeo is a really fun place to interact with people. You can add the people you meet as contacts and subscribe to their videos so you always see what they upload. Start conversations with your friends by commenting on videos and join a positive community of people who respect the videos you make.Discover
If you want to just sit back and watch, use our Discover tab, and search for popular videos, staff favorites, or other videos that may inspire you to make your own. Also, check out Vimeo Channels to find videos centered around common themes, like music videos, or video art.How do I get started?
First, take a couple seconds to Join Vimeo or Log In. Then, we will take you to your home page where you can easily start uploading, sharing, and watching great videos right now!
There's a lot of cool stuff you can do on Vimeo beyond the basics. To check out some interesting destinations and tools to help you get more out of your Vimeo experience, please visit our explore page.
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