How to Easily Download Twitch Streams and VODs on All Platforms

To download Twitch streams that you want to watch later or save for offline viewing, you need to save them as VODs (Video on Demand). By default, Twitch does not save streams automatically, so you will need to enable this feature in your Twitch settings. Additionally, VODs are automatically deleted after a certain period of time, depending on the type of Twitch account you have. Regular Twitch accounts allow you to download videos for two weeks, while Prime creators can access videos for up to 60 days. In this article, we will guide you on how to save and download your Twitch streams and VODs on all platforms.

How to Save Your Twitch Streams as VODs

To start saving your streams as VODs, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Twitch website and click on your profile icon at the top right corner. Then, select the Creator Dashboard option.
  2. In the dashboard, click on Settings in the left sidebar, then select Stream. Under VOD Settings, enable Store past broadcasts. Additionally, enable Always Publish VODs to automatically publish VODs without the need for manual activation for each stream.

Please note that the option to save VODs is not available on the Twitch mobile app. However, you can access the Twitch website in desktop view on a browser to enable this feature.

How to Download Your Own Twitch Streams/VODs

If you want to download your own Twitch VODs, you can do so natively from the Twitch Dashboard. Here's how:

  1. Open the Twitch website and click on your profile icon at the top right corner. From the drop-down menu, select Video Producer.
  2. In the Video Producer section, you can find all your Twitch videos. Although there is no search option, you can sort or filter the results to locate the specific video you want to download.
  3. Click on the three-dot menu next to the VOD you want to download. From the menu, select Download. The video will be downloaded to your desktop PC, Mac, Linux, or Chromebook.

Please note that this functionality is not available on the Twitch mobile app for Android or iOS. To download your videos on mobile, open the Twitch website in a browser and switch to the desktop view.

How to Download Twitch Streams/VODs on Windows

To download Twitch streams/VODs on Windows, you can use the Twitch Leecher app. Follow these steps:

  1. Download the Twitch Leecher app for Windows from GitHub.
  2. Install the app by double-clicking on the downloaded file and following the on-screen instructions.
  3. Open the Twitch website in a browser and navigate to the channel from which you want to download the VOD.
  4. On the channel page, go to the Videos tab and right-click on the video you want to download. Copy the link address.
  5. Open the Twitch Leecher app and click on the Search option in the top bar. Paste the copied link under the URL tab and click on Search.
  6. Once the app finds the video, click on the Download button. Select the video quality, start and end time, download location, and file name. Finally, click Download to begin the download process.

How to Download Twitch Streams/VODs on the Web

For macOS, Linux, or Chrome OS users, or those who prefer not to install an app, you can use the UnTwitch website to download Twitch videos. Here's how:

  1. Open the Twitch channel and go to the Videos tab. Right-click on the video you want to download and select Copy link address.
  2. Visit the UnTwitch web app and paste the copied link. Click Submit.
  3. Adjust the resolution and start/end times if needed. By default, the resolution may not be set to high.
  4. Click the Download Video button to download the selected part of the video.

Please note that UnTwitch can only download videos up to one hour in length. If your VOD is longer, you will need to repeat the process for each hour-long chunk.

How to Download Twitch Streams/VODs on Android

To download Twitch streams/VODs on Android, you can use the Angolix Download Video for Twitch app. Here's how:

  1. Launch the Twitch app and open the videos tab in the channel you want to download from. Open the video you want to download, tap the Share icon, and select Copy link.
  2. Download the Download Video for Twitch app and paste the copied link. Click the Download button. Adjust the resolution, start and end time, then click Download to start the download process.

How to Download Twitch Streams/VODs on iOS

For iOS users, the best app to download Twitch VODs is VLC Player. Follow these steps:

  1. Install and open the Twitch app. Open the video you want to download, click the Share button, and select Copy link.
  2. Download the VLC Player app on your iPhone or iPad. Open VLC Player and click on the Network option at the bottom.
  3. Select Download, paste the copied link, and click Download to start downloading the video.

Wrapping Up – Download Twitch Streams/VODs

Downloading your own Twitch videos is easy using the native options provided by Twitch. However, to download videos from other streamers, you may need to rely on third-party services such as Twitch Leecher, UnTwitch, Angolix, or VLC player depending on your operating system. Keep in mind that the channel must have enabled the option to store past videos, and these videos will expire after a certain period of time. Enjoy downloading and watching your favorite Twitch streams and VODs!

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