> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://streamloop.app/docs/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Features > Loop pre-recorded videos and audio as a 24/7 live stream to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook Live, or any RTMP platform — up to 4K 60fps, pay-as-you-go. Streamloop turns pre-recorded videos and audio into a continuous live stream that runs 24/7 on YouTube or any RTMP platform. Build a loop from a single video or a whole playlist, point it at a destination, and a cloud worker keeps it live indefinitely. Everything runs in the cloud — there's no OBS to set up, no encoding hardware, and no PC left switched on. This page covers what Streamloop can do. To put it to work, start with the [quickstart](/quickstart). ## What you can do Connect your channel or paste a stream key, then loop your video to YouTube around the clock. Twitch, Facebook Live, Instagram, Kick, TikTok, or anything that accepts an RTMP feed. Queue several videos in one loop, reorder them, and play them in order or on shuffle. Set a start time and let it stop on its own. Streamloop runs the stream for you. ## Stream destinations Each loop streams to one destination: * **YouTube** — connect your channel directly through the official YouTube API. Streamloop is reviewed and audited by YouTube to meet its [live-streaming verification requirements](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6259859), and it creates and manages the live broadcast for you. You can also paste a stream key from YouTube's live control room instead. See [YouTube integration](/you-tube-integration). * **Custom RTMP** — point a loop at any RTMP URL and stream key. This covers **Twitch**, **Facebook Live**, **Instagram**, **Kick**, **TikTok**, and any other RTMP-compatible platform. See [Destinations](/set-up-your-destination). ## Video quality Pick the resolution and frame rate that fit your content and your budget: * **Resolution** — 720p, 1080p, 1440p, or 4K (2160p). * **Frame rate** — 24, 25, 30, or 60fps. * **Orientation** — landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical), so the same loop works for a TV-style channel or a vertical feed like Shorts, TikTok, or Reels. Higher resolution and frame rate cost more per hour — see [Pricing](#pricing). ## Playlists Loop more than one video: * **Queue multiple videos** in a single loop and **drag to reorder** them. * **Choose how it loops** — *In order* (play 1 → 2 → 3, then repeat), *Shuffle* (random order, with no repeats until every video has played), or a [*Custom order*](/custom-playlist-order) you describe in plain language (pre-rolls, time-of-day stings, weighted rotations). * **Edit while you're live** — add, remove, or reorder videos on a running stream, then publish the change. The on-air playlist updates almost instantly, with no stop-and-restart. See [Upload your video and audio](/upload-your-video-and-audio-playlist). ## Your video and audio * **Almost any format** — upload common containers (MP4, MOV, MKV) and modern codecs (AV1, H.265/HEVC, H.264) for video, and MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, or Opus for audio. Files can be up to 10 GB each. Drag and drop, or use the upload button. * **Import from a link** — skip the download-then-upload dance and pull media straight from **Google Drive**, **Dropbox**, a **YouTube video**, or any **direct download URL**. Streamloop fetches it on its servers at the **highest quality available** (merged MP4 up to 4K, including AV1 sources for YouTube) and shows live progress, so you can close the tab while it works. * **Separate audio track** — manage audio independently from video, as a single track or a full audio playlist, to replace the original sound with background music or a voiceover. Handy for lofi, radio, and ambient channels. ## Scheduling * **Schedule a start** — set a future date and time, and the stream goes live on its own. * **Stop automatically** — give a loop a run length or a specific end time, or let it run indefinitely. * **Start on upload** — begin streaming automatically as soon as your upload finishes. ## Reliability and security * **Always-on uptime** — Streamloop runs on distributed cloud infrastructure and maintains **over 99.9% uptime**. It watches every stream around the clock and restarts automatically if one gets stuck or drops, so your channel stays live without you watching over it. * **Encrypted credentials** — your YouTube authorization and RTMP stream keys are encrypted at rest and kept in isolated storage, separate from the rest of your account data. See [Reliability](/reliability-guarantees). ## YouTube broadcast controls When you connect a YouTube channel, Streamloop sets up and runs the broadcast for you — no YouTube Studio required: * Set the stream **title, description, category, language, and tags**. * Choose **visibility**: Public, Unlisted, or Private. * Pick a **thumbnail** — automatic (the first frame of your video) or a custom image. * Toggle **recording** and **DVR**, and choose a **latency** mode (normal, low, or ultra-low). * **Schedule on YouTube** — when you schedule a loop, Streamloop creates the upcoming YouTube broadcast and keeps it in sync if you reschedule or cancel. See [YouTube integration](/you-tube-integration) for the full setup. ## Pricing Streamloop is **pay-as-you-go** — you buy credits and spend them only while a stream is live. There's **no subscription** and **no commitment**, and **credits never expire**. Cost scales with resolution, frame rate, and how long the stream runs: | Resolution | Approximate cost | | ---------- | --------------------- | | 720p | from **\$4 / month** | | 1080p | from **\$8 / month** | | 1440p | from **\$16 / month** | | 4K (2160p) | from **\$24 / month** | Prices are approximate, for a continuous stream at 24fps. Higher frame rates cost more. See the [pricing page](https://streamloop.app/#pricing) for current rates. * **Free to try** — new accounts get free credits, enough for a few hours of streaming, with no card required. * **Top up from \$5** — and any unused balance stays on your account. * **Card or crypto** — pay by card (via Stripe) or with cryptocurrency, including USDT, USDC, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, across all major coins and networks. For the full breakdown — metering, refunds, and what happens if you run low — see [How billing works](/billing). ## Integrations Connect your YouTube channel so Streamloop creates and manages the live broadcast for you. Create and control streams from MCP-compatible AI tools through Streamloop's MCP server. Ready to go live? [Start streaming on streamloop.app](https://streamloop.app) — or follow the [quickstart](/quickstart) to set up your first 24/7 stream.