How to download Twitch VODs
The quickest way to save a Twitch past broadcast, highlight or upload to your computer as an MP4 – the whole stream, or only the minutes you need.
- Install VodsnipDownload Vodsnip for Mac or Windows from vodsnip.com and open it.
- Find the VODSearch for the streamer and open their channel, or paste the link to the VOD anywhere in the app.
- Click DownloadHover the video and click Download to open the download options.
- Choose quality and lengthPick a quality such as 1080p60 (Source). Choose Full video, or Timestamps to download only part of it.
- Save the MP4Choose a folder and click Download. The finished MP4 appears in your Downloads list when it is done.
What you need
- A Mac (Apple Silicon or Intel) or a Windows 10/11 PC
- Vodsnip – free, no account
- The name of the streamer or a link to the VOD, e.g.
twitch.tv/videos/123456789
Step 1: Find the VOD
Open Vodsnip and type the streamer's name in the search field. Pick the channel, and you'll see all their past broadcasts, highlights and uploads with thumbnails, length and date. Already have a link? Paste it anywhere in the app and Vodsnip opens that exact VOD.
Step 2: Pick quality and length
Click Download on the video. Choose a quality from the dropdown – Source is the original quality the stream was broadcast in, usually 1080p60. The estimated file size is shown next to each option.
Then choose Full video or Timestamps. With Timestamps you type a start and end time in hours, minutes and seconds, and only that part is downloaded. That's much faster than downloading an 8-hour stream to use 10 minutes of it. More about downloading part of a VOD.
Step 3: Download
Choose a folder and click Download. Vodsnip fetches many pieces of the video at the same time, so a 10-minute 1080p clip usually takes seconds on a fast connection. The finished MP4 appears in the Downloads list – play it, show it in Finder or Explorer, or drag it straight into your editor.
Tips for faster, cleaner downloads
- Use timestamps. Only the part you choose is downloaded, which saves time and disk space.
- Paste links with a time. A Twitch link with
?t=1h24m10sfills in the start time automatically. - Queue several clips. Start as many downloads as you like – Vodsnip works through them in order.
- Save VODs before they expire. Twitch deletes past broadcasts after 7 to 60 days. See how long VODs last.
Can I download any Twitch VOD?
Vodsnip downloads publicly available past broadcasts, highlights and uploads. Subscriber-only videos are not supported. Only download videos you own or have permission from the creator to download – for example your own streams, or streams you edit for a creator.
FAQ
Do I need a Twitch account to download VODs?
No. Vodsnip works without logging in to Twitch – search for the streamer or paste the link.
How long does it take to download a Twitch VOD?
It depends on your connection and the length. Vodsnip downloads many parts in parallel, so a 10-minute 1080p clip typically takes a few seconds on a fast connection.
Where are downloaded VODs saved?
In the Vodsnip folder inside your Downloads folder by default. You can pick another folder before each download.