[Easy Tutorial] How to Record YouTube Live Stream on PC?

Author: Michelle
Publish date
Updated on May 22, 2024
YouTube Live Recorder
  • Download Download the handy YouTube stream recorder and
  • 1. Open the YouTube stream recorder.
  • 2. Select an area to record.
  • 3. Adjust recording settings.
  • 4. Start recording YouTube live video.
Quick Navigation
How to Record YouTube Live Stream?
Step 1. Open Recorder
Step 2. Customize Region
Step 3. Adjust Settings
Step 4. Record YouTube Stream
FAQs about YouTube Recording
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Linkedin
Reddit

YouTube Live offers a portal for users to enjoy live gaming, live music, live sports, and live news in real-time. However, unless the channel owner makes it available, you may not be able to re-watch the live stream after it’s over. Recording your wanted live stream hence becomes necessary. In the following post, I will introduce an excellent screen recorder and show you how to record YouTube live stream in detail. Keep reading.

How to Record a YouTube Live Stream on Windows?

WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro has a handy screen recorder that can help you record desired YouTube live stream on PC effortlessly. In a few simple clicks, you can record live YouTube videos with no lag and no watermark. You can also use it to efficiently record streaming videos from other websites. Besides the screen recording function, this software also comes with a video editor, a compressor, and a converter, allowing you to customize the recording for better sharing and viewing.

Now, let’s free download free download the YouTube live video recorder and see how to record live YouTube videos.

Top-notch Screen Recorder
Top-notch Screen Recorder

WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro makes it easy for every user to record any screen activity they want, such as YouTube live stream, gameplay, conference meeting, etc. It is simple, fast and of high quality. Also, it is available for video editing, compression, and conversion. Try the software now.

Free download Download for Free
Free download Download for Free

Step 1. Open the YouTube Stream Recorder

Run WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro. You will see five modules on the home interface (Converter, Downloader, Recorder, GIF Maker, and Toolbox). Click the Recorder to open the screen recorder.

How to Record Live YouTube Videos on PC
How to Record Live YouTube Videos on PC

Step 2. Select a Region to Record

Open the YouTube live stream. Choose the left recording mode (custom screen) and drag the cursor to select the area you want to record. You can also maximize your video playing window and use the second full screen recorder to capture the YouTube video. Then click OK.

How to Record Live Streaming Video on YouTube
How to Record Live Streaming Video on YouTube

Step 3. Adjust Recording Settings

Adjust the recording settings based on your needs, including the output format, quality, frame rate, and GPU acceleration. Next, check the Desktop audio source to save YouTube live stream with audio. Then click the ▼ button to specify an output path.

How to Record Live YouTube Stream
How to Record Live YouTube Stream

Step 4. Record YouTube Live Stream

Now, click the red REC button and be ready to record the live streaming video on YouTube after a five-second countdown. When you finish, press hotkeys ‘Ctrl + F1’ to stop recording. You can go to the output folder you set earlier to view the recorded file.

How to Record a Live Stream on YouTube
How to Record a Live Stream on YouTube
Achieve more with this program…
Achieve more with this program…
  • Convert between any video and audio files.
  • Batch convert format, size, and quality.
  • Download video and music from 1000+ sites.
  • Make animated GIFs from videos and photos.
  • Make a slideshow, video collage, ringtones, and extract subtitles.
Free download Download for Free
Free download Download for Free

FAQs about YouTube Live Stream Recording

1. Is It Legal to Record YouTube Live Stream?

YouTube prohibits video downloading in any form, including recording. You would be violating YouTube’s Terms of Service if you screen record live stream on YouTube. However, if you only record video for personal fair use, you should be fine.

2. How to Record YouTube Live Videos with Browser Extension?

If you don’t want to install any software, you can try a browser extension Loom to help record your entire screen easily. You can also trim video after recording. The recording will be saved to the cloud automatically and you can share the link or download the file later.

At Last…

That’s the whole process of how to record YouTube live stream on PC. I hope you find this article helpful. Thanks for reading.

Disclaimer: WonderFox does not endorse or encourage recording any copyrighted materials without the copyright holder’s permission. This article is for instructional purposes only.


Similar Articles
Record Zoom Meeting

Record Zoom Meeting

Record Online Classes

Record Online Classes

Crop a Screen Recording

Crop a Screen Recording

Best DVD Ripper for Windows
Recommend: Best DVD Ripper for Windows
  • Convert any DVDs to MP4, MKV, MPG, AVI, ISO, etc. without error;
  • No quality loss and fast conversion speed;
  • Extract soundtrack from DVD to MP3, WAV, M4A and so forth in high quality.
  • Edit and compress DVD videos before ripping;
  • Compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7 and lower;
Free download Download for Free
Free download Download for Free
Specialized in multimedia software solutions.
Since 2009

Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | License Agreement | Copyright © 2009-2024 WonderFox Soft, Inc.All Rights Reserved

Back to Top