How to Record YouTube Live Stream in 6 Easy Ways

To record a YouTube live stream, you need an efficient screen casting (screen recording) application. Depending on the device you use and the operating system that the gadget supports, you may or may not be restricted to certain apps.

To help you get the best user experience, the following sections explain some of the most popular and commonly used programs to make your YouTube live record process convenient and faster.

01. Record YouTube Live Stream on PC/Mac with DemoCreator [Recommended]

DemoCreator, a product by Wondershare is an efficient screen recording and video editing tool. The application is available for Windows and Mac computers and allows you to record a YouTube live stream, record gameplay, create an animated avatar, and do many other things.

A couple of unique features that Wondershare DemoCreator has are listed below:

• Capture a full-size YouTube stream or a particular area of the screen
• Create live video and record audio from YouTube
• Schedule your screen recording event that automatically triggers at your defined time
• Allows you to annotate your recordings by on-screen drawing and markup tools
• Enables you to edit your recorded videos with the integrated video editor
• You can record and/or create YouTube videos in up to 4K resolution
• Allows you to upload your videos to the Cloud storage or transfer them to your Android or iOS device(s)

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The instructions to record YouTube live stream with Wondershare DemoCreator are given below:

Step 1: Get to the Recording Panel

Download Wondershare DemoCreator and install it using the regular installation method.

Launch the program, and click All-in-One Recorder from the first screen that shows up.

Step 2: Configure Recording Preferences

Use the options and menus present on the recording panel to define the screen or area to capture, audio recording preferences, webcam status, etc.

Step 3: Start and Stop YouTube Stream Record

Once everything is set up, get to the YouTube live stream that you want to record, and click REC on the DemoCreator's recording panel to start the YouTube live record.

To stop the recording, click the Stop button on the floating toolbar or press the shortcut keys.

Note: You can learn about the shortcut keys by clicking the Settings icon from the top-right corner of the recording panel and going to the Shortcuts category from the left pane. You can see the assigned keys in the right pane.

Step 4: Edit and Export the Recording

Wait while the built-in video editor launches after you stop the recording.

Once the footage is automatically added to the Timeline, use the available tools to edit and annotate the clip as needed.

Finally, click Export from the top-right area to export the YouTube streaming recordings in your preferred format.

02. Record YouTube Live Videos Online for Free with DemoAir

DemoAir is a portable screen recording program that you can use to record a YouTube live stream online. This means that you can access DemoAir from any device, regardless of its platform or the type of hardware it has. To use DemoAir, all you need is the latest version of Google Chrome and an Internet connection, and you are good to go.

Unique features that DemoAir offers include:

• Requires no installation
• Compatible with all devices (and most web browsers)
• Captures long scrollable webpage screenshots
• DemoAir also has a Chrome extension that allows you to access the web tool with ease

To start a YouTube live record with DemoAir, you can follow the instructions given below:

Step 1: Install Chrome Extension (Optional but Recommended)

Launch Google Chrome on your desktop or mobile and go to the https://demoair.wondershare.com/. From the upper-right area of the homepage, click ADD TO CHROME, and follow the instructions from there to install the extension of the app to Google Chrome.

Step 2: Start Screen Recording

Go to the YouTube live stream page, open the DemoAir Chrome extension, choose Current Tab, define recording preferences, and click Start Recording.

Step 3: Stop and Save the Recording

Click the Stop icon in the floating toolbar to stop the YouTube stream record, and use the box that appears to save the recorded file to your preferred location.

Note: The video file is saved in the *.webm format.

03. Record YouTube Live with VLC media player

VLC media player is a popular, open-source media player compatible with a wide range of operating systems including Windows, macOS, Linux, and even Android and iOS mobile devices. It is a versatile software with almost all popular codecs integrated into it. Because of this, the application can play most of the available media formats and also supports various features like streaming and video recording.

You can use VLC media player for the YouTube live record by following the instructions given below:

Step 1: Download and Install VLC media player

You can download VLC media player for free by going to the https://www.videolan.org/vlc/ URL. Once you have downloaded the installer, run it and follow the instructions to install VLC on your computer.

Step 2: Copy the YouTube Live Stream URL

Navigate to the YouTube live stream you want to record, and copy the URL from the address bar at the top of your browser.

Step 3: Open VLC media player and Start the Recording

Launch VLC media player on your computer, click Media from the menu bar at the top, and click Open Network Stream. On the Open Media box, go to the Network tab (if not already there), paste the YouTube live stream URL that you copied earlier, and click Play.

Once the live stream begins, open the Playback menu from the top, and click Record to start the YouTube live record process.

Step 4: Stop the Recording

To stop recording the live stream, get to the Playback menu again, and click Stop Recording.

You can access the recorded video by going to the default VLC destination folder.

04. Record YouTube Streams with Xbox Game Bar

Xbox Game Bar is a built-in Windows 10 feature that allows gamers to capture, record, and share their gaming experience with others. At the time of this writing, the tool is available only for Windows 10 computers and can be accessed by pressing the Windows + G keys on the keyboard while playing a game.

To record YouTube live stream with Xbox Game Bar:

Step 1: Open Xbox Game Bar

Press the Windows + G keys on your keyboard to initialize Xbox Game Bar.

Step 2: Start Recording

Open the YouTube stream in your web browser, return to Xbox Game Bar, and click Capture.

Click Record from the Xbox Game Bar capture options to start the YouTube stream record process.

Step 3: Stop Recording

Click Stop on the Xbox Game Bar control panel to stop the YouTube streaming record.

Step 4: Find the Recorded Video

Launch File Explorer, and go to the Videos > Captures folder to access your recorded video.

05. Capture YouTube Livestream Video with QuickTime Player

QuickTime Player is a multimedia player developed by Apple Inc. At the time of this writing, the program is available for macOS and Windows operating systems. QuickTime Player is used for playing, recording, editing, and sharing audio and video files. QuickTime Player comes pre-installed on macOS devices but for Windows, you must manually download it for free from Apple's official website.

You can learn how to record YouTube live stream with QuickTime Player by following the instructions given below:

Step 1: Create a New Screen Recording

Launch QuickTime Player on your PC (Finder > Applications in macOS). Click File from the menu bar at the top, and click New Screen Recording to initialize the screen recording toolbar.

An alternate, rather easier method is to press the cmd + shift + 5 keys on the keyboard to launch the recording toolbar.

Step 2: Start Recording the Livestream

Get to the YouTube live stream that you want to record. From the screen recording toolbar, click Record Selected Portion and drag the mouse over the area you want to record. Alternatively, click Record Entire Screen to record anything visible on your monitor.

Click Record to begin the recording process.

Step 3: Stop the Recording

When you have finished recording the live stream, click the Stop Recording button from the menu bar or press the cmd + ctrl + esc keys on your keyboard to stop the YouTube streaming record process.

Step 4: Save and Edit the Recording

While on the preview screen, click File from the menu bar, and click Save to save the recording to your computer.

06. Record a YouTube Live Stream with AZ Screen Recorder

AZ Screen Recorder is a popular screen recording app available for Android devices. The application allows you to record and edit high-quality video recordings of your device's screen. AZ Screen Recorder is compatible with most Android versions and offers a variety of features, such as pause and resume recording, video trimming, and unrestricted record time.

To record YouTube live stream with AZ Screen Recorder:

Step 1: Prepare AZ Screen Recorder

Tap Settings from the top of the AZ Screen Recorder home screen, and use the available options to define your recording preferences.

Step 2: Start Recording

Launch the YouTube and go to the live stream you want to record.

Tap the AZ Screen Recorder notch from the center-right of your device, and tap the Record icon to start the YouTube live record.

Step 3: Stop Recording

Tap the AZ Screen Recorder notch from the center-right one more time, and tap Stop to stop the recording and automatically save the video to the default location on your device.

You can access the video for editing and/or publishing from the destination folder.

As you can see, you can use any of the tools suggested above to record a YouTube live stream. However, if you are looking for a convenient way that doesn't require you to go through a steep learning curve, Wondershare DemoCreator would be your best bet.

Conclusion

YouTube live streams are informative and helpful for your business, job, and life. That's why many of you may want to record a YouTube stream. If this is the case, you can use any program from the above list to get the job done. In case you are looking for a comparatively simpler method to record a YouTube live stream, DemoCreator YouTube Recorder is worth a try.