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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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.

Step 1

Upload a video. That's your stream.

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.

What's in this step

Upload any video to stream as live

  • MP4, MOV and MKV filesUse the video you already have. A standard MP4 (H.264 video, AAC audio) gives the smoothest stream.
  • Up to 4K at 60 fpsStream in 1080p or 4K, at 30 or 60 fps, depending on your plan.
  • Your video libraryEvery upload is saved, so you can reuse it for your next live stream without uploading again.
  • Rerun past live streamsPick the recording of an earlier broadcast and stream it again.
  • PlaylistsAdd several videos and they play back to back as one continuous live stream.

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

Stream MP4 videos live
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Step 2

Go live now, or schedule it

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.

What's in this step

Schedule a pre-recorded live stream

  • Go live nowStart streaming your video right away. Livepush broadcasts it from the cloud.
  • Pick a date and timeLivepush starts the live stream at that exact minute. No OBS, no encoder, no laptop left running.
  • Your audience's time zoneSet the start in any time zone, so viewers in every region get a time that suits them.
  • Plan several broadcastsSchedule different videos for different days and times, each with its own end.
  • Change plans anytimeMove or clear a start time before it goes live.
  • Live, not a PremiereA 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.

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

Live stream scheduling
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Step 3

End it your way, or run it 24/7

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.

What's in this step

End it, or run a 24/7 live stream

  • When the video endsIt plays once and stops by itself. The dashboard shows the exact end time.
  • At a time you chooseThe stream ends at that time, wherever the video is.
  • Loop it 24/7The video or playlist repeats with no end. Made for 24/7 music, lofi, cartoon, news and church channels.
  • One continuous live sessionLooping never restarts the stream, so the link, live chat and viewer count carry on.
  • Runs without youIt keeps streaming from the cloud for days, months or years, with your computer off.

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

Video looping
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Step 4

Stream to YouTube, Facebook and Twitch at once

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

What's in this step

Multistream to multiple platforms at once

  • YouTube, Facebook and TwitchGo live with one pre-recorded video on all three at the same time.
  • Kick, LinkedIn and 40+ morePlus any custom RTMP server, if your platform isn't on the list.
  • No stream keys to copySign in to each account once and Livepush creates the live broadcast for you.
  • Titles and descriptionsSet the title and description viewers see on each platform.
  • A switch per platformTurn each destination on or off on its own.
  • Live badge, chat and alertsIt's a real live stream, so followers get the live badge, live chat and go-live notifications.

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

Multistreaming

That's all it takes to go live. Tell us how you'll stream, scheduled or 24/7, and we'll match you to a plan.

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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.

Step 5

Change videos mid-stream

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

What's in this step

Update your live playlist without stopping

  • Add, remove or reorderChange the videos in a running playlist while you're live.
  • Nothing resetsThe stream link, live chat and viewer count stay the same through every change.
  • Loop the whole playlistThe playlist repeats from the top, so a 24/7 channel keeps running.
  • Tip: match resolutionsKeep every video at the same resolution, like 1080p, so platforms switch between them cleanly.

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

24/7 playlists
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Step 6

Live on your own website

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

What's in this step

Embed your live stream on your website

  • Player linkA hosted watch page you can share in emails, bios and posts.
  • Embed codeOne iframe that works on any website builder or CMS.
  • The same live streamYour site plays the same broadcast as YouTube. Nothing extra to upload.
  • Live chat on your siteViewers chat next to the player, and your host messages show up there too.
  • Starts by itselfThe player goes live the moment your stream starts.

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.

Live stream chat
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Step 7

Real-time viewers and stream health

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

What's in this step

Live stream analytics and stream health

  • Viewers per platformLive viewer counts for YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and your web player, side by side.
  • Audience over timeA live chart of your viewers, with peak and unique viewers.
  • Stream healthBitrate, frame rate, resolution and codecs, updating every second.
  • Problems flaggedIssues like a low bitrate are marked, so you know what to fix.
  • Saved reportsEvery broadcast's report is kept, so you can check it later.

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

Stream monitoring
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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

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.

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.

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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.

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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
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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.
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 OBS, an encoder or my computer on?
No. Livepush streams from the cloud. 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 to YouTube, Facebook and Twitch at the same time?
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 it for a specific date, time and time zone?
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.
Can a pre-recorded video run 24/7?
Yes. Turn on loop and the video starts again every time it ends, so the channel never goes dark. 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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