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Restream automatically records and saves your live streams, making it easy to download video files for future viewing or repurposing.
How to download recordings
Recordings can be downloaded from your account's video storage, your list of past streams, or your Restream Studio or RTMP setup right after you're done streaming.
Video storage
Go to your Video storage and click Recordings.
Click on the three dots below the recording you want to download.
Select Download.
Select the file format you want to start the download.
Past streams
Access your Past streams.
Click on the past stream you want to download.
Click on the Download Recording button.
Select the file format you want to start the download.
Restream Studio/RTMP setup
Once your stream is finished, a Recordings button will appear in the top right corner of your screen.
Click the button and select your preferred file format for the download to begin.
💡 If you refresh the page or start streaming again, the Recordings button will disappear, but you'll still be able to access your recording under your video storage and past streams.
Requirements
You need a paid Restream plan for your streams to be recorded.
On a Standard plan, you can download recordings of your full video or full audio.
On a Professional plan or higher, you can also access split audio and video tracks.
Split track recordings are only available for Restream Studio recordings.
The available download formats are MP4 for full video, MKV for split-track videos, and M4A for audio. You can utilize our free tools to convert your files into a different format.
FAQ
Can I record without streaming live?
Can I record without streaming live?
Yes! Restream's Record Only feature allows you to capture audio/video content without streaming live - perfect for testing, rehearsals, or creating editable content for later use.
How long are recordings saved for?
How long are recordings saved for?
Recordings are stored for 15 days on Standard and Professional plans and 30 days on the Business plan.
How long can I record for?
How long can I record for?
The maximum length of each recording depends on your plan. Each session can be recorded for up to:
Free: 15-minute trial (available during the first 7 days after signup)
Standard: 6 hours
Professional: 10 hours
Business: 20 hours
There’s no limit to how many recordings you can store, only how long each one can be.
Can I recover an expired Recording?
Can I recover an expired Recording?
Recordings cannot be recovered beyond your plan’s expiration date. If you originally streamed to Facebook, you can download the saved playback of your video, as shown here. For YouTube, you can follow these steps.
Why does video resolution change in split video recordings?
Why does video resolution change in split video recordings?
Split video recordings capture the recorded source's resolution. When the camera feed is resized to accommodate a specific layout, this applies to the recording, too.
💡 Use Restream's video trimmer to quickly and easily edit your videos, cutting out unnecessary parts or creating highlights.