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 been hard at work improving your streaming experience, and Matteo just recorded a recap video showcasing all the updates we've made to StreamYard recently. From new creative tools to enhanced Stage control, we've focused on making your streaming experience smoother and more professional.

Here's what's new:

• Sounds feature. Add sound effects like applauses directly during your stream, with built-in options plus the ability to upload your own.
• Notes tab with Teleprompter. Write formatted notes for each studio that sync in real-time, then display them as a scrolling teleprompter (only visible to you).
• Enhanced Stage organization. Minimize/maximize any element on stage, create up to 16 custom layouts, plus Scenes now also work in portrait mode.
• Flexible logo placement. Choose left or right positioning for your logo to better organize your upper thirds.
• Built-in QR code generator. Create QR codes instantly without external tools: perfect for guest invites, social links, or sharing resources.
• Chat Overlay 2.0. Revamped our on-screen comments widget with customizable sizes, font options, and automatic question detection.

Check out Matteo's hands-on video to see these features in action, and try them out in your next stream! 🚀

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.

We’ve launching MARS (Multi-Aspect-Ratio Support), a revolutionary way to broadcast both landscape and portraitfrom one studio, with full creative control for each.

Now, you can engage every audience in their preferred format, without compromise or extra setup.

What’s new:

• Dual preview. See both orientations side-by-side in real time
• Dual assets. Customize backgrounds and layouts
• Smart routing. Automatically sends the right format to each destination

Whether you’re streaming to YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, MARS ensures your content always looks its best — in every format. And for YouTube only, you can stream to the same account in both orientations at the same time.

Learn more on our Help Center:

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

📍Available on all paid plans.

We’ve improved StreamYard’s webinar chat with pausable chat scrolling, making it easier for attendees to read messages at their own pace.

Here’s what’s new for your audience:

• Pause auto-scroll by scrolling up to read earlier messages
• Track new comments with a counter that shows newly posted messages
• Jump to the latest messages instantly with the New messages button

Now, attendees can scroll up to catch important messages they might have missed—the chat won’t automatically jump to the bottom. Rejoining the live conversation is as simple as tapping the New messages button.

The result is a smoother, more seamless experience for your audience—especially during Q&As or lively chats.

Available on all plans with an OnAir destination.

Bring spooky season on-screen in one click with our Halloween Pack!

What’s inside:

• 6 overlays: trick-or-treat graphics, dancing skeletons, candy borders
• 9 backgrounds: haunted houses, witchy vibes, and Día de los Muertos–inspired scenes

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 ‘til your stream looks fang-tastic. 🦷

🕸️ Available on all plans.

We’re happy to invite you to a live tutorial session with the team: StreamYard 101: From Zero to "Go Live" in 45 Minutes, taking place November 7th.

This episode is the first of a new series called Behind the Stream, a space to connect and get to know each other!

Whether you're new to StreamYard or just want to tighten up your workflow, this session is for you: we'll walk through everything from studio setup to hitting "Go Live"—setting up destinations, building brand kits, creating scenes, inviting guests, managing comments, and more.

Plus, a special announcement will be revealed during the webinar: you don’t want to miss this. 👀

We’d love to see you there! 🚀 To register, join our Facebook Community here: you’ll find a link in the top pinned post!

Live on Friday, November 7th at 12 ET/9 PT (US) or 17:00 CET (Europe).

After refining the foundation in Part I, we're excited to introduce the changes you’ve been asking for: customization controls for Chat Overlay.

Here's what you can now do:

• Three font sizes. Small, Medium, or Big to match your audience's viewing preferences and ensure every comment is crystal clear
• Three dimension options. Regular, Tall, or Wide layouts so you can optimize screen real estate and adapt to any streaming setup
• Real-time adjustments. Change sizes and dimensions on the fly with smooth transitions that keep your broadcast looking polished

This is the Chat Overlay experience you've been asking for—control to make viewer comments work perfectly with your content, whether you're showcasing gameplay, presentations, or multi-cam setups.

📍 Available on all paid plans.

We heard your feedback and today we’re introducing the first of a series of improvements to our Chat Overlay: expect more soon 🚀

Here's what's new:

• Displayed comments. Comments on screen now persist even when toggling the overlay on or off and they now include the entire message history from your studio chat
• Clear empty state messaging. When the overlay is empty, you'll see a helpful message explaining that new comments will appear in real time
• Automatic cleanup between broadcasts. In Reusable Studios, the Chat Overlay clears its content automatically when a broadcast ends, so you always start fresh

Now you can confidently toggle the Chat Overlay on and off without losing your comment history, and viewers will understand what to expect when the overlay is empty and shown on screen.

📍 Available on all paid plans.