Stream pre-recorded video as live, on schedule or 24/7

Upload a video or playlist. Livepush streams it live to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and 40+ more, with no OBS and no computer left on.

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Plans from $13/month, billed yearly. Cancel or change plan any time.

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  • 175,000+ scheduled streams
  • 60,000+ videos uploaded
  • 35,000+ hours of video

Used by broadcasters, media teams, enterprises and universities

  • BBC
  • Al Jazeera
  • NBCUniversal
  • Associated Press
  • AFP
  • Cisco
  • HubSpot
  • Vodafone
  • ZEISS
  • Harvard

How it works

How to live stream a pre-recorded video, step by step

Upload the file, set a time, close the laptop. Livepush runs the stream from the cloud.

Upload a video. That's your stream.

Stream MP4 videos live

Upload the MP4, MOV or MKV you already have, up to 4K. It's saved to your library for your next live stream too. Want to check a recording first? Open it in our free MKV player.

In the clip Upload new is pressed, a video is added from the computer and Continue sets it as the stream's video.

Upload any video to stream as live

  • MP4, MOV and MKV files

    Use the video you already have. A standard MP4 (H.264 video, AAC audio) gives the smoothest stream.

  • Up to 4K at 60 fps

    Stream in 1080p or 4K, at 30 or 60 fps, depending on your plan.

  • Your video library

    Every upload is saved, so you can reuse it for your next live stream without uploading again.

  • Rerun past live streams

    Pick the recording of an earlier broadcast and stream it again.

  • Playlists

    Add several videos and they play back to back as one continuous live stream.

Go live now, or schedule it

Live stream scheduling

Hit Go live now, or pick a date and time and Livepush starts your pre-recorded live stream from the cloud, even with your laptop closed.

In the clip Pick a time opens the date picker, a start time is set, and the broadcast is scheduled.

Schedule a pre-recorded live stream

  • Go live now

    Start streaming your video right away. Livepush broadcasts it from the cloud.

  • Pick a date and time

    Livepush starts the live stream at that exact minute. No OBS, no encoder, no laptop left running.

  • Your audience's time zone

    Set the start in any time zone, so viewers in every region get a time that suits them.

  • Plan several broadcasts

    Schedule different videos for different days and times, each with its own end.

  • Change plans anytime

    Move or clear a start time before it goes live.

  • Live, not a Premiere

    A YouTube Premiere plays once, on YouTube only. This is a real live stream (often called simulive) that can loop and go out to every platform.

End it your way, or run it 24/7

Video looping

Stop when the video ends, at a time you pick, or loop it into a 24/7 live stream so your channel never goes dark.

In the clip The When it stops options, Video ends, Set time and Loop, and how each one changes the end of the broadcast.

End it, or run a 24/7 live stream

  • When the video ends

    It plays once and stops by itself. The dashboard shows the exact end time.

  • At a time you choose

    The stream ends at that time, wherever the video is.

  • Loop it 24/7

    The video or playlist repeats with no end. Made for 24/7 music, lofi, cartoon, news and church channels.

  • One continuous live session

    Looping never restarts the stream, so the link, live chat and viewer count carry on.

  • Runs without you

    It keeps streaming from the cloud for days, months or years, with your computer off.

Stream to YouTube, Facebook and Twitch at once

Multistreaming

Multistream one pre-recorded video to YouTube, Facebook and Twitch at the same time, plus Kick, LinkedIn, any RTMP server and 40+ more. Sign in once, no stream keys. Connecting accounts

In the clip YouTube, Facebook and Twitch destinations are switched on, so the same video goes live on all three.

Multistream to multiple platforms at once

  • YouTube, Facebook and Twitch

    Go live with one pre-recorded video on all three at the same time.

  • Kick, LinkedIn and 40+ more

    Plus any custom RTMP server, if your platform isn't on the list.

  • No stream keys to copy

    Sign in to each account once and Livepush creates the live broadcast for you.

  • Titles and descriptions

    Set the title and description viewers see on each platform.

  • A switch per platform

    Turn each destination on or off on its own.

  • Live badge, chat and alerts

    It's a real live stream, so followers get the live badge, live chat and go-live notifications.

That's all it takes to go live.

  1. Video uploaded
  2. Start time set
  3. End or loop picked
  4. Live everywhere
Find your plan

Tell us how you'll stream, scheduled or 24/7, and we'll match you to a plan.

Pricing

Pre-recorded live streaming pricing

Tell us how you'll stream, scheduled or 24/7, and where. We'll match you to the plan and show the monthly price.

1How will it run?
2How long is each stream?
3Where should it go live?Use + for more than one channel on a platform
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4Pre-recorded streams at onceEach one plays its own video
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More optionsQuality, storage, playlists and live edits
5Video quality
6Video libraryOne hour of 1080p video is roughly 2 GB
7Videos per streamOne file, or a playlist in a row
7While it's liveChange the stream without stopping it
Not ready yet? Continue to step 5

Once you're live

Run your pre-recorded live stream like a channel

Your stream is on air. Steps 5 to 7 cover what you can do while it runs: update the playlist, put it on your website and watch every viewer in real time.

Change videos mid-stream

24/7 playlists

Add, remove or reorder videos in your live playlist while you're on air. Viewers never see a break. Video looping

In the clip A video is added to the running playlist and moved into place while the stream stays live.

Update your live playlist without stopping

  • Add, remove or reorder

    Change the videos in a running playlist while you're live.

  • Nothing resets

    The stream link, live chat and viewer count stay the same through every change.

  • Loop the whole playlist

    The playlist repeats from the top, so a 24/7 channel keeps running.

  • Tip: match resolutions

    Keep every video at the same resolution, like 1080p, so platforms switch between them cleanly.

Live on your own website

Live stream chat

Paste one embed code to put your live stream on your own website, playing at the same time as YouTube.

In the clip The embed code goes into a website, the player goes live, viewers chat, and a host message shows on both the dashboard and the site.

Embed your live stream on your website

  • Player link

    A hosted watch page you can share in emails, bios and posts.

  • Embed code

    One iframe that works on any website builder or CMS.

  • The same live stream

    Your site plays the same broadcast as YouTube. Nothing extra to upload.

  • Live chat on your site

    Viewers chat next to the player, and your host messages show up there too.

  • Starts by itself

    The player goes live the moment your stream starts.

Real-time viewers and stream health

Stream monitoring

Live viewers on YouTube, Facebook and Twitch, plus bitrate, frame rate and stream health, updating every second. See it's running without opening each platform. Stream monitoring

In the clip The real-time view with viewers per platform, then the detailed stream health report with bitrate and frame rate.

Live stream analytics and stream health

  • Viewers per platform

    Live viewer counts for YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and your web player, side by side.

  • Audience over time

    A live chart of your viewers, with peak and unique viewers.

  • Stream health

    Bitrate, frame rate, resolution and codecs, updating every second.

  • Problems flagged

    Issues like a low bitrate are marked, so you know what to fix.

  • Saved reports

    Every broadcast's report is kept, so you can check it later.

Restream sells this as an add-on; OneStream caps stream length by tier. Compare Restream and OneStream Live.

24/7 channels

Run a 24/7 live stream from a video or playlist

Turn one video or a whole playlist into an always-on channel. Livepush loops it from the cloud, so your 24/7 live stream keeps going with no computer left on. See how to loop a video live, or build 24/7 YouTube playlists from your library.

  • Always-on channels

    Your channel stays live around the clock, with the live badge, live chat and viewer count running the whole time. Some Livepush channels have been on air since 2024 without a break.

  • Playlist looping

    Add several videos and they play back to back, then start again from the top. Add, remove or reorder videos while the channel is live, and nothing resets.

  • No computer left on

    The stream runs on Livepush cloud servers, not on your laptop. No OBS, no encoder and no machine left running at home.

Typical 24/7 channels

  • Worship

    Replay services and sermons around the clock, so your church channel is there for people who could not attend live.

  • Lofi and music

    Loop mixes and lofi playlists as a nonstop channel that listeners can drop into at any hour.

  • Kids content

    Play cartoons and episodes back to back as a 24/7 kids channel that never goes dark between uploads.

  • News loops

    Keep a bulletin or explainer loop on air between live editions, and swap videos in as stories change.

24/7 looping and playlists are on the Creators plan and above.24/7 looping and playlists start on Creators

24/7 channels on

Reliability

Built to stay live for years, not hours

A pre-recorded stream on Livepush runs on our cloud servers, not your computer, so it keeps going when you log off. There is no time limit on a 24/7 loop: some channels on air today went live in 2024 and have not stopped since.

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  • 2 years+Longest stream still live, unbroken since October 2024
  • 80+Channels that have been on air for over a year
  • 450+Pre-recorded streams live right now
  • Since 2021Running streams in the cloud for broadcasters worldwide

Measured on Livepush servers in October 2026. What customers say about it:

The live stream was really smooth. No issues at all, and it even gave me peace of mind when I was away on vacation.
FAFaizaan AmirLive streamerTrustpilot
Livepush offers scheduling features not found elsewhere, plus excellent support.
PEPaul EnrightDirector, PublishingCapterra
Fantastic company with great features for the true TV broadcasters.
CAColleen AnthonyTV broadcasterTrustpilot

Solutions

Pre-recorded live streaming for every audience

Churches, schools, businesses, TV channels and creators use the same setup. Pick yours to see it in Livepush.

Run a 24/7 live channel from pre-recorded videos

Loop your videos nonstop. The stream restarts at the end of the playlist, so the channel never goes dark.

Video looping for 24/7 channels

Webinars

Pre-recorded webinars that run as live

Record your webinar once, then schedule it to go out live at the time you announced. Attendees watch a real live stream and can chat while it plays, on the platforms you pick.

  • Scheduled like a live session

    Pick the date, time and time zone. Livepush starts the recorded webinar from the cloud at that minute, even with your laptop closed. How scheduling works

  • Live chat while it plays

    Viewers chat in the platform’s live chat or next to the player on your website, and you can join in to answer questions while the recording runs. Chat on your website

  • On the platforms you choose

    Send it to LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook and your own website player at the same time, from one upload. Multistreaming

The free plan covers pre-recorded events up to 30 minutes. Longer webinars run on paid plans.

One platform, every workflow

One powerful platform for every kind of stream

Pre-recorded streaming is just the start. The same Livepush account multistreams live sources to 40+ platforms, hosts your own player and records every broadcast.The same account also multistreams to 40+ platforms, hosts your player and records every broadcast.

ExplainerPre-recorded live streaming

Pre-recorded vs live: when to use each

Your viewers see the same thing either way: a live broadcast with the live badge, live chat and go-live notifications. The difference is only on your side, in what you need to have ready when the stream starts.

Livepush Guides3 min read

01

Pre-recorded live

You upload an edited video file and Livepush broadcasts it as a live stream, at a time you set or on a 24/7 loop. There is no camera, no OBS and no encoder, and your laptop can be closed. It suits courses, Sunday services, product launches, replays and round-the-clock channels.

02

Real-time live

A camera or encoder sends your feed as it happens, so you typically need OBS or a hardware encoder, a steady connection and someone running the show. It suits sports, breaking news, Q&A sessions and anything with guests on air.

If the content is ready before the stream starts, go pre-recorded.

03

Which one to pick

If the content is ready before the stream starts, go pre-recorded: it removes the risk of a dropped connection or a missed cue. If what happens on air depends on the moment, go live. Most teams do both: they go live for the event, then re-run the recording as a replay or a 24/7 channel.

Guides

Learn pre-recorded live streaming

Step-by-step guides from the Livepush blog, and help center articles for every part of the setup.

From the blog

GuideHow to stream a pre-recorded video as liveUpload an MP4 and schedule it on YouTube, Facebook and Twitch without being at your computer.Read the guide GuideHow to run a 24/7 YouTube live streamBuild an always-on playlist channel, and what to know about the 12-hour archive rule and copyright.Read the guide ExplainerWhat is multistreaming?How one stream reaches several platforms at once, and the platform rules to watch.Read the guide
All pre-recorded guides

Help center articles

Pre-recorded live stream FAQ

Have more questions? Visit our Help Center.

Basics

What is pre-recorded live streaming?
You upload a video and Livepush broadcasts it as a live stream, at a time you pick or nonstop. Viewers on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and other platforms see a normal live broadcast, and you do not need to be at your computer.
Can I live stream a pre-recorded video on YouTube?
Yes. Connect your YouTube channel once, upload the video, then press Go live now or schedule it. Livepush creates the YouTube live broadcast for you and streams the video to it, so it shows as a real live stream with the live badge and live chat. YouTube is included on the free plan.
Will viewers know the stream is pre-recorded?
No. The platform shows it like any other live stream, with the live badge, live chat and viewer count. You can join the chat to reply while the video plays.
Do I need to keep my computer or OBS running?
No. Livepush streams from the cloud, so there is no OBS or encoder to run. Upload the video, set it live or schedule it, and close your laptop. Nothing has to run on your side.

Setup and scheduling

Can I stream a pre-recorded video to multiple platforms at once?
Yes. One pre-recorded video can go live on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Kick, LinkedIn, X, any custom RTMP server and 40+ more at once. The free plan covers YouTube, Twitch and X; Facebook, Kick and custom RTMP start on Pro.
Can I schedule a pre-recorded live stream for a specific date and time?
Yes. Pick the date, time and time zone, or press Go live now to start straight away. You can also choose how it ends: when the video finishes, at a set time, or never, on a loop.
How do I run a 24/7 live stream?
Upload a video, or several as a playlist, choose Loop under When it stops, and go live. The video or playlist starts again every time it ends, so the channel never goes dark, and it keeps running from the cloud with your computer off. 24/7 looping is on the Creators plan and above.
Can I stream several videos in one broadcast?
Yes, on Creators and Business. Add multiple videos as a playlist and Livepush plays them back to back as one continuous stream. Pro streams one video per broadcast.

Plans and pricing

Which video formats and quality are supported?
Upload MP4, MOV or MKV, up to 4K. For best results use MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio. Streaming quality goes up to 1080p on Pro, 1440p on Creators and 4K on Business.
How much does pre-recorded live streaming cost?
You can start free with 20 streaming hours a month and pre-recorded events up to 30 minutes. Paid plans are Pro at $15/month, Creators at $39/month for 24/7 and playlists, and Business at $119/month, with about 16% off yearly. Use the pricing calculator above to find your plan.

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Pricing 20 free hours a month. Paid plans from $13/month billed yearly, or $15 monthly. See plans Help center Guides for scheduling, looping and destinations. Read the guides

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