Twitch downloader
Our free Twitch clip and VOD downloader saves Clips, past broadcasts, and full-length VODs as source-quality MP4 at up to 1080p 60fps. MP3 audio extraction works for DJ sets and music streams. Grab a VOD before Twitch auto-deletes it, no recording software needed.
This free Twitch downloader handles the three things streamers and viewers actually care about: downloading Twitch clips, VODs, and highlights before they vanish. Twitch auto-deletes VODs after 14 days for most channels and 60 days for partners and affiliates, so if you want to keep a tournament run, an interview, or your own broadcast archive you have to download Twitch VODs before the clock runs out.
The fetcher pulls the source stream directly, at up to 1080p 60fps and the full bitrate the streamer originally pushed to Twitch, with no re-encoding and no quality loss. Paste any twitch.tv/videos/123456789 VOD link, any clips.twitch.tv slug, or a past broadcast URL from a streamer's Videos tab.
For DJ sets, music streams, and podcasts-on-Twitch, flip to MP3 320 kbps and the fetcher pulls the audio only, so a 4-hour set comes out around 550 MB.
Key takeaway: MP4 1080p is the right default for Twitch (most streams are 1080p60). For music streams or DJ sets, pick MP3 320 kbps to grab clean audio-only.
Why use our free Twitch clip and VOD downloader
Rescue VODs before they expire
Twitch deletes VODs after 14 days (60 for partners and affiliates). If you want to keep a specific broadcast, you have to act before the clock runs out. This tool lets you grab the source MP4 in minutes, even for multi-hour streams at Premium or Lifetime tiers.
Source quality 1080p60
Twitch streams at up to 1080p 60fps at around 6 Mbps. Our fetcher pulls the source stream directly, so a 2-hour VOD at 1080p60 comes through with no re-encoding, no quality loss, and full 60fps smoothness.
Clips with one click
Twitch Clips are usually 30-60 seconds and are the easiest content to archive. Paste any clips.twitch.tv URL and you get a clean MP4 in seconds. Perfect for building a highlight reel or saving a funny moment.
MP3 extracts for music streams
For DJ sets, music streams, and podcasts-on-Twitch, pick MP3 320 kbps and we pull just the audio track. A 4-hour DJ stream comes out around 550 MB as an MP3 and sounds identical to the live broadcast.
How to download Twitch clips, VODs, and highlights
Copy the Twitch URL
Grab the URL for any public VOD at twitch.tv/videos/123456789, any Clip at clips.twitch.tv/SlugHere, or any past broadcast from a streamer's Videos tab.
Pick MP4 or MP3
MP4 1080p is the default for video. Go MKV for the absolute maximum quality, or MP3 320 kbps for audio-only. Keep in mind that longer VODs need a higher tier because of the free account's 60-minute length cap.
Sign in to download
A free FileFactory account gets you the download. The file goes into your library where you can stream it, export it, or keep it as a long-term archive.
Pro tip: If you are grabbing a multi-hour VOD, let the fetch run in the background and come back to it. The file lives in your library permanently, so you only need to fetch each VOD once even if you watch it many times.
Twitch broadcasts at 1080p 60fps at up to roughly 6 Mbps for most partners. Smaller streamers may be capped at 720p or a lower bitrate. We always grab the highest-quality variant Twitch served during the original broadcast. For a 4-hour 1080p60 stream, expect around 8-12 GB of MP4 data, which is why Premium or Lifetime tiers are required for long VOD fetches.
Twitch downloader FAQ
- Is this free?
- Yes for the free tier's daily fetch allowance. Short Clips fit easily inside the free cap. Long VODs (over 60 minutes) require Premium or Lifetime because of the length limit, not because the tool itself costs money.
- Do I need an account?
- Yes, a free FileFactory account is required. Signup is fast and gets you everything else FileFactory offers besides the fetcher.
- Can I download live streams in real time?
- The tool is built for VODs and Clips, not live streams. If you want a live broadcast, wait for it to end and grab the VOD. For streamers who auto-delete VODs, Clips are often the best option.
- Can I download subscriber-only or private VODs?
- No. Only publicly visible VODs and Clips are supported. Subscriber-only VODs and any content that requires you to be logged in cannot be fetched.
- Does Twitch allow this?
- Twitch's terms restrict downloading content outside of Clips and their own archival features. Use this tool for personal use only, such as archiving your own stream or saving public content with the streamer's permission. Do not rebroadcast downloaded Twitch content.
- What quality can I expect?
- Up to 1080p 60fps at roughly 6 Mbps for partner streamers. Smaller streamers may top out at 720p. We always grab the highest variant available in the VOD, which matches what the stream originally broadcast.
- How long can the VOD be?
- Free accounts cap fetches at 60 minutes, Premium at 8 hours, and Lifetime has no limit. Most Twitch VODs are 3-5 hours, so a Premium or Lifetime account is usually what you want for full VOD archival.
- What formats are supported?
- MP4 at 480p, 720p, and 1080p, plus MKV at maximum source quality. For audio, MP3 192 and 320 kbps and M4A AAC.
Twitch VODs and Clips are the property of the streamer who created them, and Twitch's Terms of Service restrict downloading content outside of Clips and official archival features. Use this tool for personal use only, such as archiving your own broadcasts or saving public content for offline reference. Do not rebroadcast, redistribute, or commercially use downloaded Twitch content without the streamer's explicit permission.