Clips and VOD

A clip is a short fragment of a broadcast that a viewer or streamer can save as a highlight of the stream. It helps capture a funny situation, an important gameplay moment, or a reaction that can easily be rewatched, shared on social media, or included in compilations. A single clip becomes a convenient promotion tool because it can be embedded in posts, edited, added to TikTok or Shorts, and used as a teaser for a new stream.

Sometimes a Twitch broadcast doesn't go as planned: sound problems, accidentally shown content, or simply an unsuccessful stream. In such cases, there's a need to remove the stream recording or completely delete the VOD. The problem is that many streamers don't understand where to find past broadcasts and how to work with them.

Local recording is the ability to save a file directly to your disk while streaming. Unlike VODs on Twitch, which are stored for a limited time, local files will be stored for as long as you decide. VODs remain on platform servers for 14 days for regular accounts and up to 60 days for partners, Prime and Turbo. But they can be deleted due to DMCA, technical failure, or storage period expiration.

For many Twitch viewers, interest in the stream doesn't end when the streamer clicks the 'End Stream' button. They want to rewatch their favorite moment, catch up on missed parts, or simply enjoy the stream at a convenient time. For this, there's the Twitch VOD system — Video on Demand.

Twitch clips are short video cuts up to 60 seconds long, created from live stream or saved video. They allow quickly highlighting important or funny moments from broadcast, making highlights and effectively promoting channel. Both streamers and viewers can create clips, making this feature convenient tool for audience interaction and content distribution.