How to download a Twitch clip or stream VOD
Twitch keeps past broadcasts for a limited time: 7 days for most channels, up to 60 for partners and Turbo or Prime users. After that the recording is gone for good, so save it while it is still available.
Download Top Video Downloader
Free: 10 downloads a day up to 720p, no ads. 4K and unlimited downloads come with a subscription or credits.
Step by step
- 1
Open the clip or past broadcast on twitch.tv and copy the address from the browser bar (for a clip: Share → Copy).
- 2
Paste the link into Top Video Downloader and click Check formats.
- 3
Pick a quality. For a stream that runs for hours, consider 720p or Audio only; the file gets much smaller.
- 4
Click Add to queue. Long recordings take a while, and progress shows in the queue.
Which links work
- clips.twitch.tv/… or twitch.tv/channel/clip/… — a clip
- twitch.tv/videos/… — a past broadcast (VOD)
Good to know
Subscriber-only VODs
If a channel keeps its VODs for paid subscribers, sign in to Twitch inside the app (Account → Platform logins) and the download runs with your access.
How much disk space you need
An hour of 1080p stream is several gigabytes. Check your free space before queueing a long VOD.
Questions
Can I download my own Twitch stream?
Yes, and it's the most common case: keeping your broadcast for editing or an archive. The link is in the Videos section of your channel.
Do Twitch clips download?
Yes, both clip link forms work: clips.twitch.tv/… and twitch.tv/channel/clip/….
Can I save just the audio of a stream?
Yes, choose Audio only to get an MP3, handy for podcasts and notes.
Download only content you have the rights to: your own videos, freely licensed material, or videos the author allows saving.