With over 2 million broadcasters and 15 million active daily users, it’s no surprise that Twitch is one of the largest gaming platforms on the web. In addition to live game streaming, the platform also features a huge archive of past videos and highlights. However, finding a way to download these videos can be difficult. The best method is to use a third-party software such as 4K Video Downloader or FonePaw Screen Recorder.
Both programs are able to Download Twitch highlights and full broadcasts without losing quality. However, it’s important to note that any content clipped from a stream is still the property of the broadcaster and cannot be used without permission. This can be especially problematic if the video is used to promote a product or service. To help avoid this, it is important to know how to properly use the program to avoid violating copyright laws.
The first step in downloading a Twitch highlight is to navigate to the video that you want to download. Then, copy the link by right-clicking on the video or using the keyboard shortcuts (CTRL + C if you’re on Google Chrome, Ctrl + V if you’re on Firefox). Once the video is copied, open 4K Video Downloader and paste the link into the search bar. The program will begin parsing the link and once it is finished, a new window will display with all of the available video quality options. Select the one you prefer and click the Download button.
When you’re done, the downloaded file will be saved to your computer in MP4 format. You can now view the video at your leisure, or even share it on social media sites like Twitter and YouTube. However, if you’d rather save on bandwidth usage, you can also choose to convert the video to an mp3 file for offline playback.
You can also create a video clip of your own on the Twitch website. To do this, simply hover over the video you’re watching and then click the clapperboard icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. Once you’ve clicked it, you’ll be prompted to enter a title for your clip and then click Publish.
If you’re a regular Twitch user, your past broadcasts will be automatically saved as a VOD after your stream ends. However, the duration of this VOD storage varies depending on your account type. For example, for basic accounts, it will expire in 14 days while for paid subscribers (Twitch Partners, Amazon Prime, and Twitch Turbo), they’ll be able to keep their broadcasts for up to 60 days. If you’d like to store your broadcasts for a longer period of time, you can enable archiving in your profile by clicking the drop-down menu on your profile picture and selecting Settings. From there, you can turn on ‘Store broadcasts for this channel’ and your future broadcasts will be saved as VODs. However, any previous broadcasts that you’ve streamed will auto-delete in 60 days.