# How to Download Loom Videos: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide (With Real Examples & Command Cheatsheet) # How to Download Loom Videos: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide (With Real Examples & Command Cheatsheet) Loom is a great tool for recording and sharing videos, but the platform has restrictions when it comes to downloading — especially if you’re not on a paid plan anymore. You might have dozens or even hundreds of old recordings and realize you don’t have a way to save them locally (i did) That’s frustrating, but it’s fixable. In this article, I’ll walk you through the exact process of detecting, inspecting, and downloading Loom videos using **yt-dlp**. We’ll cover several different real-world scenarios you’ll encounter — from normal share links, to embeds, to videos with separate audio and video streams.

👉 Want the easy way? Skip the terminal and use the [Loom Video Downloader](https://serp.ly/loom-video-downloader) — a browser-based tool that lets you grab your Loom videos in just a couple of clicks.
Or check out the official repository: https://github.com/serpapps/loom-video-downloader --- ## Prerequisites Before we dive in, let’s make sure you have the tools set up: - **yt-dlp**: The open-source command-line downloader we’ll use. - macOS: ```bash brew install yt-dlp ``` - Windows/Linux: download the binary from [yt-dlp GitHub releases](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp). - **Browser DevTools**: You’ll need to inspect the page source in Chrome, Firefox, or Safari to grab the actual Loom media URL. - Right-click → **Inspect** → use the **Elements** tab. - Search for `loom.com` to locate the video’s URL. Once that’s set up, you’re ready to follow along. --- ### Example 1: M3U8 Raw URL With MP4 Transcoded This is the most common case: a Loom share page where the video is delivered as a raw `.m3u8` stream but also has an MP4 transcoded version available. **Step 1 – Detect the URL** - Open DevTools and search `loom.com`. - Copy the `share` link (e.g. `https://www.loom.com/share/43d05f362f734614a2e81b4694a3a523`). **Step 2 – Inspect formats** ```bash yt-dlp -F "https://www.loom.com/share/43d05f362f734614a2e81b4694a3a523" ```` You’ll see output showing `http-transcoded mp4` alongside `hls-raw`. **Step 3 – Download** ```bash yt-dlp "https://www.loom.com/share/43d05f362f734614a2e81b4694a3a523" ``` --- ### Example 2: WebM Raw by Default Sometimes yt-dlp defaults to a `.webm` download (from `http-raw`), even though an MP4 version exists. **Step 1 – Detect URL** Grab it from DevTools: `https://www.loom.com/share/c43a642f815f4378b6f80a889bb73d8d` **Step 2 – Run a basic download** ```bash yt-dlp "https://www.loom.com/share/c43a642f815f4378b6f80a889bb73d8d" ``` **Result:** You’ll get a `.webm` file. --- ### Example 3: Forcing MP4 Instead of WebM If you prefer MP4, specify the format explicitly. **Step 1 – List formats** ```bash yt-dlp -F "https://www.loom.com/share/c43a642f815f4378b6f80a889bb73d8d" ``` **Step 2 – Choose MP4** ```bash yt-dlp -f http-transcoded "https://www.loom.com/share/c43a642f815f4378b6f80a889bb73d8d" ``` **Result:** This downloads the MP4 version instead of WebM. --- ### Example 4: M3U8 With Subtitles Some Loom videos include captions in multiple formats. **Step 1 – Check for subtitles** ```bash yt-dlp --list-subs "https://www.loom.com/share/9458bcbf79784162aa62ffb8dd66201b" ``` Output shows `en.vtt`. **Step 2 – Download with subs** ```bash yt-dlp --write-subs --sub-format vtt "https://www.loom.com/share/9458bcbf79784162aa62ffb8dd66201b" ``` **Result:** You’ll get both the MP4 video and a `.vtt` subtitle file. --- ### Example 5: MPD Raw URL Occasionally Loom delivers via an MPD manifest. **Step 1 – Grab the URL** `https://www.loom.com/share/24351eb8b317420289b158e4b7e96ff2` **Step 2 – Download** ```bash yt-dlp "https://www.loom.com/share/24351eb8b317420289b158e4b7e96ff2" ``` **Notes:** This video also has no audio. --- ### Example 6: Embed With Split Audio & Video Some embeds separate the audio and video tracks — you’ll need to merge them. **Step 1 – Detect embed URL** `https://www.loom.com/embed/ddcf1c1ad21f451ea7468b1e33917e4e` **Step 2 – Inspect formats** Lists `hls-raw-audio (audio only)` and `hls-raw-1500 (video only)`. **Step 3 – Download & merge** ```bash yt-dlp -f "bestvideo+bestaudio" "https://www.loom.com/embed/ddcf1c1ad21f451ea7468b1e33917e4e" ``` **Notes:** Always use the `+` operator to join separate streams. 💡 Tip: If dealing with **embeds, subtitles, or audio/video splits feels too complicated**, the [Loom Video Downloader](https://serp.ly/loom-video-downloader) automates the entire process — no commands, no DevTools, just copy-paste your Loom link and download. --- ### Example 7: Community Page With Multiple Qualities On Loom community pages, you’ll often see multiple resolutions. **Step 1 – Grab the embed URL** `https://www.loom.com/embed/2a742981490b4c649ce429d75f70fd73` **Step 2 – List formats** ```bash yt-dlp -F "https://www.loom.com/embed/2a742981490b4c649ce429d75f70fd73" ``` Shows: * `hls-raw-1500` → 720p * `hls-raw-3200` → 1080p **Step 3 – Download default (720p)** ```bash yt-dlp "https://www.loom.com/embed/2a742981490b4c649ce429d75f70fd73" ``` **Step 4 – Download 1080p specifically** ```bash yt-dlp -f hls-raw-3200 "https://www.loom.com/embed/2a742981490b4c649ce429d75f70fd73" ``` --- ## Conclusion That’s seven concrete examples of downloading Loom videos under different conditions. The workflow is always the same: 1. **Detect** the Loom URL with DevTools. 2. **Inspect** formats with `yt-dlp -F`. 3. **Extract/download** with the right flags. By practicing with these examples, you’ll be ready for nearly any variation Loom throws at you — whether it’s MP4 vs WebM, subtitles, split streams, or multiple resolutions. ⚡ Want to save time and skip the terminal? Use the [Loom Video Downloader](https://serp.ly/loom-video-downloader) for one-click downloads of your Loom recordings. 👉 For the full **command reference and raw steps**, check out this companion gist: [How To Download Loom Videos For Free! 🚀 DL Without Subscription | ~10 Examples (.mp4, HLS, .m3u8) — STEP BY STEP](https://gist.github.com/devinschumacher/b7be00df9d9809d0ea55663d88dc9d3c) ## Download Loom Videos yt-dlp Command Cheatsheet Here’s the full article again, now with a **compact command cheat sheet section at the bottom** in Markdown so you can copy/paste directly: # Click the image below to watch the video 👇 [![How to Download Loom Videos tutorial thumbnail](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1762610902933/76a43dbc-e56b-447e-b8e7-59bd1ddd30f1.jpeg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MnyU0kPxlE) # How to Download Loom Videos: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide (With Real Examples) Loom is a great tool for recording and sharing videos, but the platform has restrictions when it comes to downloading — especially if you’re not on a paid plan anymore. You might have dozens or even hundreds of old recordings and realize you don’t have a way to save them locally. That’s frustrating, but it’s fixable. In this article, I’ll walk you through the exact process of detecting, inspecting, and downloading Loom videos using **yt-dlp**. We’ll cover several different real-world scenarios you’ll encounter — from normal share links, to embeds, to videos with separate audio and video streams. 👉 Want the easy way? Skip the terminal and use the [Loom Video Downloader](https://serp.ly/loom-video-downloader) — a browser-based tool that lets you grab your Loom videos in just a couple of clicks. 👉 For the full **command reference and raw steps**, check out this companion gist: [How To Download Loom Videos For Free! 🚀 DL Without Subscription | ~10 Examples (.mp4, HLS, .m3u8) — STEP BY STEP](https://gist.github.com/devinschumacher/b7be00df9d9809d0ea55663d88dc9d3c) --- ## Prerequisites Before we dive in, let’s make sure you have the tools set up: - **yt-dlp**: The open-source command-line downloader we’ll use. - macOS: ```bash brew install yt-dlp ``` - Windows/Linux: download the binary from [yt-dlp GitHub releases](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp). - **Browser DevTools**: You’ll need to inspect the page source in Chrome, Firefox, or Safari to grab the actual Loom media URL. - Right-click → **Inspect** → use the **Elements** tab. - Search for `loom.com` to locate the video’s URL. Once that’s set up, you’re ready to follow along. --- ### Example 1: M3U8 Raw URL With MP4 Transcoded ```bash yt-dlp -F "https://www.loom.com/share/43d05f362f734614a2e81b4694a3a523" yt-dlp "https://www.loom.com/share/43d05f362f734614a2e81b4694a3a523" ```` *Note: this video has no sound.* --- ### Example 2: WebM Raw by Default ```bash yt-dlp "https://www.loom.com/share/c43a642f815f4378b6f80a889bb73d8d" ``` *Result: downloads `.webm` by default.* --- ### Example 3: Forcing MP4 Instead of WebM ```bash yt-dlp -F "https://www.loom.com/share/c43a642f815f4378b6f80a889bb73d8d" yt-dlp -f http-transcoded "https://www.loom.com/share/c43a642f815f4378b6f80a889bb73d8d" ``` --- ### Example 4: M3U8 With Subtitles ```bash yt-dlp --list-subs "https://www.loom.com/share/9458bcbf79784162aa62ffb8dd66201b" yt-dlp --write-subs --sub-format vtt "https://www.loom.com/share/9458bcbf79784162aa62ffb8dd66201b" ``` --- ### Example 5: MPD Raw URL ```bash yt-dlp "https://www.loom.com/share/24351eb8b317420289b158e4b7e96ff2" ``` *Note: no audio.* --- ### Example 6: Embed With Split Audio & Video ```bash yt-dlp -f "bestvideo+bestaudio" "https://www.loom.com/embed/ddcf1c1ad21f451ea7468b1e33917e4e" ``` 💡 Tip: If dealing with **embeds, subtitles, or audio/video splits feels too complicated**, the [Loom Video Downloader](https://serp.ly/loom-video-downloader) automates the entire process — no commands, no DevTools, just copy-paste your Loom link and download. --- ### Example 7: Community Page With Multiple Qualities ```bash yt-dlp -F "https://www.loom.com/embed/2a742981490b4c649ce429d75f70fd73" yt-dlp "https://www.loom.com/embed/2a742981490b4c649ce429d75f70fd73" yt-dlp -f hls-raw-3200 "https://www.loom.com/embed/2a742981490b4c649ce429d75f70fd73" ``` --- ## Conclusion That’s seven concrete examples of downloading Loom videos under different conditions. The workflow is always the same: 1. **Detect** the Loom URL with DevTools. 2. **Inspect** formats with `yt-dlp -F`. 3. **Extract/download** with the right flags. By practicing with these examples, you’ll be ready for nearly any variation Loom throws at you — whether it’s MP4 vs WebM, subtitles, split streams, or multiple resolutions. ⚡ Want to save time and skip the terminal? Use the [Loom Video Downloader](https://serp.ly/loom-video-downloader) for one-click downloads of your Loom recordings. --- ## Quick Command Cheat Sheet | Example | Scenario | Command(s) | | ------- | -------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | M3U8 raw w/ MP4 transcoded | `yt-dlp "https://www.loom.com/share/43d05f362f734614a2e81b4694a3a523"` | | 2 | WebM raw default | `yt-dlp "https://www.loom.com/share/c43a642f815f4378b6f80a889bb73d8d"` | | 3 | Force MP4 instead of WebM | `yt-dlp -f http-transcoded "https://www.loom.com/share/c43a642f815f4378b6f80a889bb73d8d"` | | 4 | With subtitles | `yt-dlp --write-subs --sub-format vtt "https://www.loom.com/share/9458bcbf79784162aa62ffb8dd66201b"` | | 5 | MPD raw | `yt-dlp "https://www.loom.com/share/24351eb8b317420289b158e4b7e96ff2"` | | 6 | Split audio/video | `yt-dlp -f "bestvideo+bestaudio" "https://www.loom.com/embed/ddcf1c1ad21f451ea7468b1e33917e4e"` | | 7 | Community page (1080p) | `yt-dlp -f hls-raw-3200 "https://www.loom.com/embed/2a742981490b4c649ce429d75f70fd73"` | ### Command flags ``` yt-dlp get file format info yt-dlp -F yt-dlp get subtitles info yt-dlp --list-subs yt-dlp get thumbnail info yt-dlp --list-thumbnails ``` ## Related - [SERP Apps](https://apps.serp.co) - [SERP Apps github](https://github.com/serpapps) - [Loom Downloader](https://apps.serp.co/loom-video-downloader) - [Loom Downloader Repo](https://github.com/serpapps/loom-video-downloader)