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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 — 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-downlaoder

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.

  • 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

yt-dlp -F "https://www.loom.com/share/43d05f362f734614a2e81b4694a3a523"

You’ll see output showing http-transcoded mp4 alongside hls-raw.

Step 3 – Download

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

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

yt-dlp -F "https://www.loom.com/share/c43a642f815f4378b6f80a889bb73d8d"

Step 2 – Choose MP4

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

yt-dlp --list-subs "https://www.loom.com/share/9458bcbf79784162aa62ffb8dd66201b"

Output shows en.vtt.

Step 2 – Download with subs

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

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

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 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

yt-dlp -F "https://www.loom.com/embed/2a742981490b4c649ce429d75f70fd73"

Shows:

  • hls-raw-1500 → 720p
  • hls-raw-3200 → 1080p

Step 3 – Download default (720p)

yt-dlp "https://www.loom.com/embed/2a742981490b4c649ce429d75f70fd73"

Step 4 – Download 1080p specifically

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.

âš¡ Want to save time and skip the terminal? Use the 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

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: 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 — 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

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.

  • 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

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

yt-dlp "https://www.loom.com/share/c43a642f815f4378b6f80a889bb73d8d"

Result: downloads .webm by default.

Example 3: Forcing MP4 Instead of WebM

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

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

yt-dlp "https://www.loom.com/share/24351eb8b317420289b158e4b7e96ff2"

Note: no audio.

Example 6: Embed With Split Audio & Video

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 automates the entire process — no commands, no DevTools, just copy-paste your Loom link and download.

Example 7: Community Page With Multiple Qualities

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.

âš¡ Want to save time and skip the terminal? Use the 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
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devinschumacher commented Sep 9, 2025

Grab the Loom Video Downloader here: https://serp.ly/loom-video-downloader

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