Twitch Archiving
How to Download Twitch VODs Before They Expire and Disappear
Published by StreamSlicer Editorial • Updated November 2026
Twitch removes VODs after 7 or 60 days. Learn how to save full streams or timestamped segments before deletion.
Why This Matters for Content Creators
Creating gaming highlights for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels requires quick access to high-resolution clips. Traditional downloading methods take hours, consume tens of gigabytes of disk space, and can cause frame drops.
Pro Tip: Use StreamSlicer to cut clips directly by timestamp. You never have to download the full multi-hour stream file!
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Copy the URL: Open Twitch or Kick and copy the link of the broadcast or VOD.
- Paste into StreamSlicer: Paste the link into the URL input bar on StreamSlicer.pages.dev.
- Set Start & End Timestamps: Choose your exact timestamp window using the dual slider or time fields.
- Select Quality & Download: Choose 1080p60 or source quality and click Cut Clip Now. In seconds, your clean MP4 is ready!
Conclusion
With modern tools like StreamSlicer, you can produce unlimited clips from both Twitch and Kick without paid subscriptions, watermarks, or tedious video editing software.