You can upload Twitch streams to YouTube on mobile, but there is no direct export button in the Twitch app. The documented workflow is a two-step process: save the Twitch VOD to your phone, then upload that video file using the YouTube app. This is the only verified way to get your past broadcast onto YouTube using Twitch on mobile.
How to upload Twitch streams to YouTube on mobile: The documented reality
The documented path is to get the Twitch video file first, then upload that file in the YouTube app. Twitch’s mobile app documentation only covers mobile broadcasting and app use, while YouTube’s mobile help covers uploading an existing video file. So, your workflow is always: save the VOD to your device, then upload it via YouTube.
Before you start: what you need
You need three things to complete this process: a Twitch VOD saved to your phone’s local storage, an active YouTube account, and a stable internet connection. The Twitch mobile app has no export feature, so the VOD must be on your device before you open YouTube. A stable connection is important because you are downloading a video file and then uploading it, both of which use significant data.
Step 1: Save your Twitch stream to your phone
Because the Twitch mobile app has no direct export feature, you must first download the past broadcast to your phone. This is the only documented way to get the video file into your device’s storage. Once the VOD is saved locally, you can proceed to the upload step. The Twitch app itself only documents broadcasting and watching, not exporting files.
Step 2: Upload the video using the YouTube app
With the video file saved on your phone, the upload process is the same for both iPhone and Android. Open the YouTube app, tap Create, and then tap Video. Select the file you want to upload, and tap Next. This is the documented mobile upload path for both platforms.
YouTube upload limits and settings you should know
YouTube’s default upload limit is 15 minutes. If your Twitch stream is longer than that, your account must be verified to upload videos longer than 15 minutes. The maximum file size for any upload is 256 GB or 12 hours, whichever is less. On Android, you can also control how the upload uses your connection. Go to Settings > General > Uploads to choose whether to upload over Wi-Fi or your mobile network. This setting is useful if you want to avoid using your mobile data for large video files.
Why isn't there a direct upload button in the Twitch app?
Twitch’s mobile documentation only covers broadcasting and watching, not exporting to YouTube. There is no documented mobile feature for exporting a live stream or VOD directly to YouTube. The Twitch mobile help page does not give a supported “upload to YouTube” menu path, button label, or partner integration for this task. This means you should not expect to find a direct button, and you should always use the save-then-upload method. The Twitch mobile app supports mobile game broadcasting by tapping + in the bottom navigation bar, then Stream. The flow then shows Stream Games instead of Stream IRL. Twitch’s mobile page says only horizontal video is supported in the Live feed. For iOS only, Twitch says to tap the red record button to begin capturing your stream. For Android only, Twitch says to tap Launch game after adding the stream.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Twitch stream directly upload to YouTube from the mobile app?
No documented mobile flow shows that feature. Twitch’s mobile app documentation does not describe a direct upload-to-YouTube feature, so you must save the VOD first and then upload it manually.
What button do you tap in YouTube to start the upload?
Tap Create then Video in the YouTube app. This is the same for both iPhone and Android, and it is the only documented way to start an upload from a saved file.
What are the upload limits?
YouTube documents 15 minutes by default, and verified accounts can upload longer than 15 minutes. These limits apply to any video you upload, not just Twitch streams.
Is there an iPhone-specific or Android-specific upload path in YouTube?
The basic upload path is the same in both apps: Create > Video > choose file > Next. The only difference is that Android has an additional setting for choosing Wi-Fi or mobile network uploads.
