We've unlocked Scenes for portrait mode, giving you the same professional layout control already available for horizontal formats.

Try it out now and create engaging, multi-scene shows when streaming to platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube!

📍Available on all plans.

Introducing logo positioning for maximum flexibility in how your brand appears on-screen.

Choose whether to place your logo in the top-left or top-right of your broadcast. Using a resolution indicator? Smart UI adjustments will automatically move your resolution indicator to the opposite side of the screen to avoid overlapping elements.

You can adjust the positioning with a new toggle control in the logo section of the Media Assets tab.

With this latest update, you can adapt your branding to match the content on the screen—perfect for when you're using custom layouts or backgrounds!

📍Available on all plans.

We've updated the mobile studio tabs to feature intuitive icons instead of text labels, making your mobile streaming experience less cluttered and more functional.

Now, you can quickly access your tools and assets with the help of simple visual icons that are easy to recognize on mobile screens, giving you more space and better control when you're streaming on the go.

We've added a new Sounds section to your brand assets, giving you instant access to engaging sound effects during your streams and recordings.

Here's what's new:

• 15 free built-in sound effects including applause, gongs, laugh tracks, and more
• The option upload custom audio files* to match your brand and content style

Now you can punctuate your key moments, celebrate achievements, and create more dynamic content with professional sound effects that are available right from your first stream.

All built-in sounds are royalty-free, so you can stream directly to your destination without worrying about copyright permissions.

📍 Available on all plans

• Recommended file type and size:
• mp3, ogg, m4a, aac, wma, wav.
• max 30 MB.

This year our mission was clear: empower every creator—from solo streamers to enterprise teams—with the tools they need to produce professional, reliable, and engaging broadcasts. Driven by your valuable feedback, we've introduced exciting features that enhance your streaming experience and simplify your workflow.

Here's a recap of our key improvements this year:

📹 Streaming Management Made Simple

• Kick Integration: Stream directly to Kick, with full Studio management capabilities at your fingertips.
• Brightcove Integration: Enterprise users can now effortlessly connect StreamYard to their existing video infrastructure, streamlining high-quality broadcasts.
• TikTok RTMP: Creators, you asked—we delivered. While we wait for direct API access, you can now easily broadcast to TikTok via RTMP.
• On-Stage Image Sharing: Seamlessly upload and display images mid-stream to enrich your content.
• Resolution Indicator: Always stream with confidence, thanks to our new Resolution Indicator that clearly displays your current Studio settings.

🎥 Crystal-Clear Video & Audio

• Local Recordings on iOS: Capture stunning, device-quality video recordings directly from your iOS device—perfect for creators on the go.
• Improved Video Sharing & Optimized Quality: We boosted video and audio quality across the platform for a smoother streaming experience.

🎨 Boosting Engagement & Interactivity

• Chat Overlay: Transform live audience interaction by displaying comments from all connected platforms directly in your broadcasts.
• Enhanced Studio Chat & New People Tab: Managing multi-guest productions is now easier and more intuitive, with dedicated spaces to oversee participants and audio levels in real-time.

🎨 Effortless Branding & Customization

• Redesigned Brand Tab: Organizing your brand assets has never been simpler—enjoy the new intuitive grid layout, drag-and-drop reordering, cross-device syncing, batch uploads, and easy brand duplication.

💻 Frictionless User Experience

• Streamlined Studio Control Bar: Quickly switch microphones, cameras, or speakers with our revamped control bar—clearer, cleaner, and easier to use.
• Optimized Mobile UI: Mobile streamers, enjoy icon-based Studio tabs for maximum screen efficiency, plus expanded browser compatibility across major mobile apps.
• Collapsible Sidebar: Keep distractions at bay by easily collapsing the sidebar, putting the focus exactly where it should be—on your content.

Your feedback has guided every improvement we've made. And we're just getting started—expect even more innovations designed around you in the following months. We have big plans in store for Scenes, AI Clips, video/audio quality and much more!

Want to master these features? Explore our quick tutorials and tips on our YouTube channel or join the conversation in our vibrant Facebook community.

Here’s to everything we’ve achieved so far—and all the unforgettable broadcasts still to come in 2025! 🎉

We've enhanced Scenes with a new folder system that makes managing your content easier than ever: create custom folders to organize scenes by topic, event type, or any other way that works for you.

Now you can keep your growing collection of scenes perfectly organized, so you spend less time searching for the right layout and more time creating great content.

📍 Available for all plans.

We've re-organized our studio settings to make visual effects easier to find. The Enhance skin appearance feature (previously “Touch up my appearance”)—which applies a subtle AI-powered filter to smooth your skin—has moved from Camera settings to the Visual effects section.

Everything works exactly the same—it's just easier to find when you need it.

We’ve also added a slider to the Blur effect so that you can control how blurred your backgrounds will appear.

We've revamped in-studio notifications to make sure you're always aware of important updates during your broadcast and can seamlessly manage your guests.

Here's what's new:

• Guest entry notifications that pop up whenever someone enters your studio or joins the greenroom, with actions buttons to add them to the stage or let them in
• A refreshed mic muted alert with a cleaner design and an easy dismiss option
• Full control over notifications via a new toggle in settings—turn studio notifications on or off based on your preference

All notifications are automatically dismissed after 5 seconds and are only visible to you as the host, keeping your audience’s experience unchanged. Try it out during your next live session and let us know what you think!

📍 Available on all plans.

We've added a new option in Studio settings that lets you control when the resolution indicator appears on your stage.

By default, the setting is disabled to keep your stage focused purely on your content. Looking to monitor your broadcast quality? Simply enable the setting and a resolution indicator will display your current camera resolution in the top-left corner of the stage.

Perfect for creators who want full control: Your preference is automatically saved across all studio sessions, giving you consistent control over your stage appearance.

Look for it in your General Studio settings!

Create custom vertical layouts (9:16 aspect ratio) for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube!

Here's what's new:

• Broadcasts using a portrait orientation include full custom layout capabilities
• All default layouts (Solo, Group, Leader, Cinema, and more) are optimized for 9:16 aspect ratio streams
• Seamless switching between portrait and landscape orientation, with layouts that adapt automatically

Now you can create polished, custom layouts whether you're streaming landscape or portrait for complete creative control for any platform or audience.