How to Download Twitch VODs (Past Broadcasts)

If you can open a VOD at twitch.tv/videos/…, you can save it as an MP4 right from your browser — no app, no account.

Twitch keeps past broadcasts (VODs) around only for a limited time — usually a couple of weeks for regular streamers and up to about 60 days for partners. After that, the archive is gone, along with that one legendary run you wanted to rewatch. Downloading a VOD while it is still live on the site is the only reliable way to keep it. ClipItNow does this from your browser: paste the video URL, pick a quality, and save the file as MP4. No software to install, no account to create, and it works on mobile too. Below is the full flow, plus the difference between VODs and clips and what to do about very long streams.

How to download — 4 quick steps

Open the VOD on Twitch. Go to the streamer's channel, open the Videos tab, and click the past broadcast you want. The address bar will show a URL like twitch.tv/videos/123456789 — copy it (on the app, use Share → Copy Link).
Go to ClipItNow in your browser, paste the URL into the input box, and hit the download button. Long VODs can take a little while to analyze, so give it a few extra seconds.
Choose a quality from the list (1080p, 720p, 480p…). A multi-hour stream at 1080p can be several gigabytes, so 720p or 480p is usually the sweet spot for watching. If you only need the audio, pick the audio-only (MP3) option instead.
Click the download button next to your chosen format. On desktop the file lands in your Downloads folder; on iPhone it goes to the Files app first, from where you can move it wherever you like.

Tips & troubleshooting

Only publicly viewable VODs can be saved. Subscriber-only VODs require a logged-in subscription to watch, so ClipItNow cannot analyze them. The same goes for archives the streamer chose not to keep, and for VODs that have already expired and been deleted by Twitch. A quick way to check: open the video in a private/incognito window — if it doesn't play there without logging in, it can't be downloaded either.

VODs are the streamer's copyrighted content, and the games, music, and overlays inside them may have additional rights holders. Keep downloads for personal offline viewing only — do not re-upload VODs or cut them into clips for publishing without permission. Use ClipItNow within Twitch's Terms of Service and your local copyright law.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a VOD and a clip?

A clip is a short highlight (up to about 60 seconds) that any viewer can create, with a clips.twitch.tv URL. A VOD is the full recording of a past broadcast at twitch.tv/videos/…. ClipItNow handles both URL types, but this guide covers full VODs.

Can I download subscriber-only VODs?

No. Sub-only VODs are gated behind a paid subscription and require login, which puts them out of ClipItNow's reach. Only VODs that play without logging in can be saved.

How big will a 4-hour VOD be?

It depends on quality: at 1080p expect several gigabytes, while 480p can shrink the same stream to roughly a quarter of that. For phone storage, 480p or audio-only (MP3) are the practical choices for very long broadcasts.

Can I save a stream while it's still live?

Not while it's live — the recording isn't finalized yet. Wait until the broadcast ends and the VOD appears in the Videos tab (it can take a few minutes), then paste that VOD URL into ClipItNow.