You can now use ‘@’ to mention a specific person in the studio private chat to make sure they see your message.

When focused on their stream, people don’t always see private messages straight away.

That’s why now, if you need someone’s attention urgently, you can use ‘@’ to mention their name, and your message will show up as a prominent banner at the top of their screen.

Here’s how to use ‘@’ mentions:

1. When in the studio, open the Private chat tab in the right-hand banner.
2. In the new message textbox, type the ‘@’ symbol, then begin typing the display name of the person you want to mention. Their name will appear in a pop-up list.
3. Click on their name, or press enter. It will appear in your message in bold.
4. When your message is sent, the mentioned user will see it as a banner in the middle of their screen.

Like all private chat messages, ‘@’ mentions are only visible to people in the studio, not viewers.

📍Available on all plans.

We've added a webcam customization tool that lets you perfect your look in any broadcast.

Here's what's new:

• 10 professional filters including Cinematic, Warm, Cool, Vintage, and B&W for instant camera enhancement
• 10 manual controls for brightness, contrast, saturation, exposure, temperature, and more
• Instant application to your webcam feed without interrupting ongoing broadcasts
• Individual customization - each participant can personalize their own camera appearance

Whether you want a warm, comforting glow, or a crisp, professional appearance, now you can make sure you always looks your best on camera!

You can find the new tools in Studio settings > Video effects.

📍Available on all plans.

We’ve doubled the character limit in our Notes feature to 10,000, so you can plan your broadcast without running out of space—perfect for long, complex, or scripted shows.

Here’s what you need to know:

• You can copy and paste your notes from anywhere
• Notes are visible to all hosts and co-hosts
• For those who use it, notes are fully compatible with the Teleprompter feature

Now you can keep even your most detailed notes inside StreamYard, all in one place.

📍 Available on all plans.

We've completely reimagined AI Clips with a major update that transforms how you turn your streams into professional, shareable content.

With AI Clips, turning long-form content into scroll-stopping reels takes just a few clicks, helping you reach new audiences and grow your channel without leaving StreamYard.

Here's what's new:

• Smart moment selection with prompts. Guide the AI to find exactly the clips you want with custom text prompts*, or let it automatically detect moments with high viral potential
• "Clip that!" voice command. Simply say "Clip that!" during your stream to select the previous 30 seconds for later clip generation
• Full customization control. Add your logo, customize caption styling with colors and fonts, and adjust clip duration by up to 60 seconds on each end
• Multiple generations. Create different sets of clips from the same video to explore various angles and moments
• Enhanced processing. Work with videos up to 6 hours long and publish clips up to 3 minutes in length
• Mobile-optimized experience. Generate and review your clips seamlessly on any device

Learn all about AI Clips here.

📍 Available for everyone with plan-based monthly limits.

We've made links in On-Air webinar chats clickable when sent by hosts and cohosts, making it easier to share resources and engage with your audience during presentations.

Now when you're running a webinar and need to share a relevant link, participants can click it directly from the chat without having to copy and paste URLs manually.

📍 Available starting from the Advanced plan.

We've added timer functionality to banners so you can control how long they appear on your stream, without needing to manually remove them when no longer needed.

Here's what's new:

• Display durations for banners with 10, 20, or 60-second timers
• Banners are automatically dismissed after the set duration
• Compatibility with all your existing banner designs

Perfect when you want to share information for a limited time: banners appear long enough for your viewers to notice, then clear themselves so your stream stays focused and uncluttered.

📍 Available for everyone.

We’re introducing AI-powered background generation to help you produce unique and visually appealing broadcasts. Now you can create custom backgrounds with just a simple text description: no design skills needed.

Here's what's new:

• AI background generation directly in your Assets tab
• Smart prompt suggestions to help spark creative ideas
• Instant preview and saving to your media library

Simply describe what you want: from 🌄 "peaceful mountain landscape at sunset" or 🦆 "ducks pattern", watch as AI creates a custom background tailored to your vision.

📍 Available on all paid plans.

We're excited to share a major project our video engineering team has just completed: delivering noticeably higher video quality for every creator.

As a result, here's what you'll experience:

• Clearer details and text that remain sharp even in lower lighting
• Smoother motion with significantly less stuttering during dynamic scenes
• Better color accuracy that makes your content more vibrant and engaging

To accomplish this, the team combined scientific tools with real-world testing:

• Adopted VMAF to measure video quality, the same professional-grade measurement standard Netflix first implemented to perfect their streaming stack.
• Comprehensive real-world testing. Bright podcast studios, dimly lit environments, highly dynamic crowded scenes, and everything in between.
• A/B testing with real viewers. Testing was important to confirm our improvements had visually noticeable impact on StreamYard’s output.

This scientific approach also establishes a rigorous framework for future video enhancements, paving the way to support even higher specs. To learn more about our process, check out our technical document at this link.

📍The new pipeline is already live for everyone using StreamYard: no changes needed on your part. Experience professional-looking streams starting with your very next broadcast.

We've added a new seasonal assets pack to help you bring the warmth of Thanksgiving to your streams!

What's inside:

• 6 overlays: autumn leaves, gratitude banners, harvest decorations
• 9 backgrounds: cozy dining scenes, fall landscapes, and harvest-inspired settings

Open your Studio and hit Add on the banner in the Media Assets tab to drop the whole pack into your brand. Then mix and match to give your streams that perfect autumn warmth. 🍂

📍 Available on all plans.

Multi-Aspect Ratio Streaming (MARS) is finally here! 🎉

You can now use StreamYard to stream simultaneously in different orientations. Grow your audience by offering desktop and mobile viewers a seamlessly optimized experience.

👉 To help you get started, here’s Matteo with a quick hands-on to guide you through how MARS works.

You can find all about MARS in these articles below:

• Getting Started With Multi-aspect-ratio Streaming (MARS)
• How to Use Dual Assets (MARS)

📍Available on all paid plans.