We've added a built-in QR code generator that makes sharing links with your audience incredibly easy.

Here's what's new:

• Generate QR codes for any URL directly from your Media Assets tab
• Display QR codes as overlays visible to everyone on Stage
• Add optional titles to provide context for your QR codes
• QR codes are saved in your Brand and available in all your studios

With the QR code visible throughout your stream, your viewers can scan them at any time to visit your websites, sign-up pages, or any content you want to share.

Try it out in your next broadcast!

📍 Available on all plans.

We've upgraded our entire recording pipeline to 48kHz audio sampling - the broadcast industry standard for professional video content.

Here's what's new:

• Professional-grade audio quality that matches broadcast television standards
• Better compatibility with video editing software and professional workflows
• Future-proof recording that's ready for any platform or destination

This upgrade is part of our ongoing efforts on bringing StreamYard’s audio and video quality to the next level, ensuring that your recordings meet the same audio standards used by major streaming platforms and professional video production.

📍Available on all plans.

We've enhanced the Studio chat to make audience questions easier to spot and respond to during your streams.

Questions appear with subtle highlighting and a question icon in both your Comments tab and the on-stream chat overlay.

Now you can quickly identify when viewers are asking questions, helping you stay more engaged with your audience and create better interactive experiences during your live streams.

📍Available on all plans.

We've reworked how you control element sizing in your studio, making it faster and more intuitive to get the perfect layout for your streams.

Here's what's been updated:

• Added Maximize/Minimize buttons that appear when you hover over elements on Stage
• Removed hidden solo layout crop toggle from your Studio settings (now handled by the maximize/minimize buttons)

Now you can effortlessly maximize any guest, camera, or media element right from the Stage, and toggle between full-screen and cropped solo layouts instantly. Try it out!

📍 Available on all plans.

More formats, less friction. You can now create up to 16 Custom Layouts, with faster access and smoother navigation—so switching formats mid-show is effortless.

Here's what's new:

• Doubled the slots for custom layouts from 8 to 16
• Dedicated settings button for quick management
• Improved UI and smooth animations when you have many layouts (desktop and mobile)

Enjoy creating twice as many custom layouts: managing them has never been easier!

📍Available on the Core plan and higher.

We've added a new Notes tab for in-studio participants to write and save formatted notes while you’re streaming!

Here's what's new:

• Rich text formatting with bold, italic, underline, and font size options
• Real-time sync for everyone in your Studio
• Saved with your Studio—your notes stick around
• Quick access with hotkey support
• Always private—never visible on-stream

Now you can jot down talking points, reminders, or key information that stays with your Studio setup. 

Try it now: Open your Studio → Notes tab → and start typing!

📍 Available on all plans.

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.