VODs are what make it possible for Twitch streamers to keep a stockpile of past broadcasts on their servers for their viewers to access at their leisure. Essentially, they’re the equivalent of Netflix or YouTube’s library of content that’s available on demand with the click of a button.

The most basic way to Download Twitch VODs and Clips is to use the Twitch website, which requires a stable Internet connection with enough space on your computer for storing past broadcasts. The website also requires an account with the video producer that hosted the VOD you want to save. Once you find the VOD that you’d like to download, click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the screen. Then, select “Download” from the drop-down menu. The VOD will be saved to your computer’s hard drive.

This method is easy for users who have a good internet connection and plenty of space on their computers, but it can be time-consuming to download Twitch VODs that are over three hours long. Furthermore, the speed of your Internet connection can vary and other factors, such as the number of devices connected to your Internet, may impact your downloading speeds.

If you’d rather download a shorter VOD, the free app 4Vid Video Downloader can help. The Android app offers a variety of options for downloading videos from multiple sources, including Twitch. Once you’ve downloaded a video, it can be stored on your phone or computer in various formats. You can even adjust the start and end point of a VOD to download only a specific portion of a video broadcast.

A more sophisticated option is to use Powder Premium, which analyzes VODs and captures the big moments from your stream. It has features such as a laughter and loudness detector that can record the hilarious or rage-inducing parts of your stream. Powder can also capture the best clips in a short clip that you can share on social media.

Twitch also allows you to automatically store your broadcasts and download them to your profile for up to two weeks after the end of the live stream. This is a great option for streamers who want to save their previous broadcasts to watch at a later date or archive them for future reference.

To enable the automatic uploading of your VODs, log in to the Twitch website and click on your username in the top-right corner of your home page. Click “Video Producer” in the drop-down menu, then click “Past Broadcast.” Once you find the VOD that you want to download, click on the three dots in its upper-right corner and select “Download.” The video will be saved to your PC or mobile device. Once the VOD has been downloaded, you can play it in any media player, such as VLC for iPhone. You can also view the VOD directly on your mobile device using an official Twitch app.