How to Download Twitch VODs and Save Them as MP4, 1080p or MP3

As a large live streaming platform, Twitch lets viewers enjoy live streams and on-demand content from different categories. For channels you follow, you may receive a notification when a broadcast starts. If you miss it, the VOD feature can still let you watch the past broadcast later. However, saved broadcasts are available for a limited time. Currently, past broadcasts are generally stored for 7 days for non-monetized channels, 14 days for Affiliates, and 60 days for most Partners, Prime, and Turbo users. Thus, if you need a personal backup for offline watching, editing, review, or later archiving, it is better to save the Twitch VOD while it is still available.

Disclaimer: This guide is limited to personal fair use only. Please download only your own content, public videos you are allowed to save, or content for which you have permission from the copyright holder. WonderFox does not approve of copyright infringement in any way. The end-users should be solely responsible for their own behaviors.

To grow channel popularity and allow followers to watch content they may have missed, most streamers enable the Store past broadcasts option in the Creator Dashboard, so that Twitch can automatically save broadcasts for a limited time. If this option was not enabled before the stream, the past broadcast may not be available for download later.

To save Twitch VODs of your own, click your profile icon at the top right corner and go to Creator Dashboard. Open Content > Video Producer, where you can see your saved broadcasts, highlights, clips, and uploads. Next, click the three dots icon on the right side of the video, and choose Download to save the Twitch past broadcast to your computer. If you do not see the Download option, make sure you are signed into the channel owner account and the VOD is still available.

Unfortunately, Twitch doesn’t provide a normal download button for viewers to save others' broadcasts. If you want to keep a public VOD, highlight, clip, or upload from another channel for personal offline viewing, the method above is not available. Here are three practical ways to save available Twitch videos from others’ channels. Please respect the streamer’s rights and do not re-upload or use the content commercially without permission.

If you do not want to install software, an online Twitch downloader can be a quick option for short VODs, clips, and highlights. For example, Untwitch can download Twitch videos and clips as MP4 files by URL and may offer different size, bitrate, or cut-range options depending on the source. However, online tools are usually less stable for very long broadcasts, deleted videos, private content, and age- or region-restricted videos. Also avoid suspicious pop-ups and do not enter your Twitch account password on unknown sites.

Step 1. Open the Twitch VOD, clip, highlight, or upload you want to save and copy its URL from the address bar. For mobile users, use the Share option in the Twitch app or mobile browser to copy the video link.

Step 2. Visit a reputable online Twitch downloader such as Untwitch: https://untwitch.com/. Paste the Twitch link into the input box and submit it for analysis.

Step 3. Choose an available MP4 option and download it to your device. If the site offers only video download and you need MP3, save the MP4 first and then convert it to MP3 with Free HD Video Converter Factory.

Twitch Downloader is an open-source program designed for downloading different kinds of Twitch content. Compared with common online downloaders, it is more suitable for long VODs because it can show detailed video information and quality options. It can also handle clips and chat-related tasks. Here’s how to save past broadcasts on Twitch with Twitch Downloader.

Step 1. To download Twitch VODs, first open the link below and download the latest Twitch Downloader GUI release for your operating system. For most Windows users, choose the Windows x64 package, unzip it, and run the program.

https://github.com/lay295/TwitchDownloader/releases

Step 2. After the installation of the Twitch VOD downloader, run it on your computer and copy the URL of the VOD, highlight, or clip you want to download.

Step 3. Click on "VOD Downloader" and paste the URL to the blank box below. Then click "Get Info" next to it. If the video is available, the program will load its title, duration, and downloadable qualities.

Q1. Can I download any Twitch VOD?

No. You can download your own VODs from Twitch directly. For videos from other channels, make sure the VOD is public, still available, and you have the right to save it for personal use.

Q2. Why can’t I find a 1080p download option?

The available quality depends on the original stream and what Twitch still provides. If the streamer did not broadcast in 1080p, or if a higher-quality version has expired, a downloader cannot create a real 1080p file from it.

Q3. Can I download Twitch VODs directly as MP3?

Some tools may offer an audio-only option, but it is not always available for every Twitch link, especially for long broadcasts. A more stable way is to download the Twitch video first and then convert the video to MP3 with Free HD Video Converter Factory.

Q4. Why does an online Twitch downloader fail?

Online services may have trouble with long VODs, deleted videos, private content, region restrictions, browser timeouts, or changes on Twitch. For multi-hour past broadcasts, desktop tools are usually more reliable.

Q5. Is MP4 the best format for Twitch VODs?

For most users, yes. MP4 works well on common devices, media players, and editing software. If you only want audio, convert the downloaded video to MP3. If you need editing flexibility, you can also convert it to MOV, MKV, or other formats based on your needs.

Q6. Can I download an expired or deleted Twitch VOD?

Usually no. Once Twitch removes a VOD from the public page and the original media segments are no longer available, normal downloaders cannot restore the full video. That is why it is better to save important streams before the storage window ends.