Upload and Stream
Stream pre-recorded videos live
Upload a recording, schedule it, and Restream airs it as a live stream on multiple platforms at once, even when you’re offline.
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Collaboration
Invite your team to work on videos and live chat with viewers.
Why stream pre-recorded video live
Pre-recorded live streaming is a game changer for creators.
More visibility
Social media platforms prioritize live content over regular video posts.
Perfect quality
Pre-recorded streams are always perfect despite old tech or slow internet.
Less effort
Scheduled live streams give you a break from work when you need it.
How people use it
Loved by independent creators and Fortune 500 companies.
Product launches
Make your product premieres and company announcements a grand spectacle. Turn heads and spark conversations.
Mercedes. The German car manufacturer used Restream to announce their brand new Mercedes EQC 4 to the world.Product demos and workshops
Create a pixel-perfect product guide and stream it live. Focus on the audience’s questions without worrying about the content.
Adobe Live. Graphic designers create new business cards in real time to unpack the abilities of Adobe Creative Cloud.Live sales
Record your best sales pitch, schedule it to go live, and add your QR codes for viewers to buy directly from your stream.
Pair Eyewear. The marketing team runs flash sales of their glasses frames and accessories with special prices for live viewers only.Nonstop streaming
Keep your audience entertained around the clock with 24/7 TV, music, and news streams.
Tomorrowland. A 24/7 music station invites fans to tune into festivals’ favorite tracks all year long.Online television
Build trust and bring live news coverage from major TV stations to local community channels.
PBS News Hour. Keep viewers informed like PBS News Hour.
Simple pricing
Choose the plan that fits your needs.
Trusted by 10 million streamers across the globe
What customers are saying
Over 10 million video creators worldwide choose Restream
“Restream is the tool of choice for us as it can be run for high productions as well as side-of-desk style outputs. It's a very robust tool for all our needs as a company.”
Will Sullivan
Senior Producer, Live Video - Storytelling & Production at Shopify
“Restream allows us to easily and creatively send video programming to all corners of the globe, regardless of the destination.”
Dan Scarcelli
Head of Live Programming
“Broadcasting across 3 platforms brings us closer to our audience and builds engagement, with maximum exposure and minimum effort.”
Chris Wilson
Game Marketing Specialist
“We enjoyed working with Restream to show the world the 2017 Solar Eclipse. It's now effortless to extend our reach by broadcasting to multiple platforms.”
Eileen Marable
Head of Live Programming
How it works
Upload, schedule, and go live on every platform.
Upload your video
Upload MP4, MOV, M4V or MKV files from your computer or phone, import them from Google Drive, Dropbox or Descript, or reuse a past Restream recording.
Schedule the stream
Pick the date and time, add a title, description and thumbnail, and turn on the channels you want. Loop a video up to 10 times or line up a playlist.
Go live automatically
Restream starts the live stream at the scheduled time, even when your computer is off. On TikTok and Instagram, press Go Live once it starts. Reply to chat while it airs.
FAQ
Pre-recorded live streaming, answered.
What is pre-recorded live streaming?
Pre-recorded live streaming means broadcasting a video you recorded earlier as a live stream at a time you choose. The video shows up as a live stream in your followers’ feeds, and you can chat with viewers while it airs. With Restream Upload & Stream, you can schedule a single video or a playlist of videos.
What is a pre-recorded video?How do I stream a pre-recorded video as a live stream?
Upload your video to Restream, click New Stream, and choose Pre-recorded livestream. Pick the video, add a title, description, thumbnail, date and time, then turn on the channels you want to stream to. Restream starts the stream automatically at the scheduled time, even when you are offline.
Can I stream a pre-recorded video live on multiple platforms at once?
Yes. One scheduled event goes out to every channel you turn on, such as YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, X and Twitch. YouTube, LinkedIn, X and Facebook profiles and pages can also show an event post in advance. TikTok and Instagram need you to press Go Live on the platform once Restream starts streaming. How many channels you can stream to at once depends on your Restream plan.
How to schedule a pre-recorded video on Facebook LiveHow do I live stream a pre-recorded video on YouTube?
Connect your YouTube channel to Restream, schedule your video as a pre-recorded event, and turn YouTube on. Restream can create the YouTube event in advance so you can share the link with your audience, and the stream starts automatically at the scheduled time.
Step-by-step guide for YouTube, Facebook, X and TwitchWhat video files can I upload?
Upload MP4, MOV, M4V or MKV files with H.264 video and AAC audio. Full HD 1080p at 30 or 60 fps is recommended; 4K works on platforms that support it. You can upload from your computer or phone, import from Google Drive, Dropbox or Descript, or reuse your Restream recordings. Add 15–20 seconds at the start and end of the video so platforms have time to pick up the stream.
Requirements for pre-recorded videosCan I loop a video or stream a playlist of videos?
Yes. You can loop a single video up to 10 times, for up to 40 hours of streaming, or combine up to 40 videos into a playlist that airs as one live stream. Playlists don’t loop, but you can add the same video more than once. Looping and playlists are available on the Marathon and Media plans.
What is video looping?Can I talk to viewers during a pre-recorded stream?
Yes. While your video airs, open the live event in Restream to monitor the stream and reply to chat from your channels in real time.
How much does Upload & Stream cost?
Upload & Stream is an add-on to your Restream plan. Premier is $39/mo with a 2-hour video library in 1080p. Marathon is $79/mo with a 4-hour library in 1080p, looping and playlists. Media is $239/mo with a 12-hour library in 4K, looping and playlists.
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