The Problem with Live Streaming: Lost VODs & Deleted BroadcastsLive video streaming is by nature fleeting. Streamers delete VODs due to copyright or DMCA music claims, platforms ban channels without warning, and unannounced tournament streams or creator events occur while you are asleep or at work. By the time you sit down at your computer, the broadcast is gone forever.
RecStreams is an automated, set-and-forget desktop software application engineered specifically to solve this problem. Available natively for
Windows, macOS, and Linux, RecStreams continuously monitors your favorite channels and creators 24/7, detects when they start streaming, and captures the broadcast live in full native source quality directly onto your hard drive.
Key Archiving Features- Automated 24/7 Channel Watchdog: Add target creator channels from Twitch, YouTube, Kick, and over 140+ supported platforms. RecStreams checks their status around the clock and starts recording the exact second they go live with zero manual intervention.
- Simultaneous Multi-Stream Capture: Record multiple live channels at the same time without stream tearing, dropped frames, or performance degradation.
- Lossless Source Quality (1080p60 / 4K): Captures direct HLS transport streams directly from the source CDN. No screen scraping, re-encoding loss, or compression artifacts.
- VOD & On-Demand Downloader: In addition to recording active live streams, paste video links to download past broadcasts, clips, and on-demand VODs directly.
- Customizable Output & Segmenting: Select custom download folders, naming patterns (streamer name, title, timestamp), and automatic file segmenting to safeguard long multi-hour streams.
- Local Privacy First: Runs entirely locally on your operating system. RecStreams does not track what you record, does not log your browsing habits, and does not require social logins.
- Lightweight Background Daemon: Minimal CPU and RAM utilization. Minimizes cleanly to the system tray so your PC stays fast for gaming and work.
140+ Supported Video & Streaming PlatformsRecStreams supports direct automated recording and downloading across an expansive network of video hosts:
- Twitch.tv (Full support for live streams and past VODs)
- YouTube & YouTube Live
- Kick.com
- AfreecaTV
- Facebook Live
- Twitter / X Live Broadcasts
- Vimeo Live
- Dailymotion
- Direct HLS / M3U8 video stream URLs
- Full list of 140+ verified domains at recstreams.com/Supported/
Cross-Platform CompatibilityNative compiled releases are available for all major operating systems:
- Windows PC (Windows 10, 11 - 64-bit installer & portable)
- macOS (Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3 & Intel x64 DMG)
- Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, Fedora - AppImage & tarball)
Free Trial & Flexible Pricing- Instant Free Trial: Request a free 2-hour full evaluation key directly on our site to test recordings on your own machine.
- Flexible License Plans: Monthly, quarterly, and discounted yearly access licenses available with instant automated key delivery.
- Payment Methods: Cryptocurrency payments (BTC, ETH, USDT, LTC) and traditional cards supported.
