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Twitch VOD storage limits explained
Twitch storage limits are about time, not gigabytes. Past broadcasts expire after 7, 14 or 60 days.
Since 2025 highlights and uploads count against a 100-hour limit for channels below a certain size, so streamers are deleting older highlights.
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Limits at a glance
| Content | Limit |
|---|---|
| Past broadcasts | 7 / 14 / 60 days |
| Highlights + uploads | 100 hours (most channels) |
| Clips | No limit, but depend on nothing else |
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What this means for viewers
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 100-hour limit apply to every channel?
Twitch exempts channels with sufficient watch time; check the latest Twitch announcement for thresholds.
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