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Livestreaming software in the Switcher Studio app

Connect your cameras — connect with the world. Switcher Studio lets you create stunning live (or recorded!) videos using iOS devices. Link up to nine video sources for multicamera streams, or spruce up a single angle with real-time editing tools. If you’ve got an iPhone or an iPad, you’ve already got all the gear you need to get started. Hover over each feature to get a better look.

Switcher Studio on the iPad

  • Connect multiple video sources

  • Add graphics and multimedia

  • Stream almost anywhere

  • Invite Remote Guests

  • Edit live in the Switcher Studio iOS app

Edit live in the Switcher Studio iOS app

Manage and polish your entire video production right in the Switcher app in real time. Simply tap to edit your videos, choose destinations, and more. It’s a video switcher and livestream encoder in your pocket.

Connect multiple video sources

Create a dynamic video by connecting up to nine cameras or video sources simultaneously, including iPhone and iPad cameras, Mac webcams, Remote Guests’ phones or webcams, prerecorded videos, and Mac, PC, and iOS screens.

Add graphics and multimedia

From logos and lower thirds to CTAs and prerecorded audio and video clips, you can insert your own multimedia assets or use Switcher’s premade templates to add some spice to your videos.

Invite Remote Guests

Share the screen — invite up to 5 Remote Guests to join your stream from anywhere in the world and nearly any phone or webcam. Your Remote Guests can even share their computer screens and preview the production on their end.

Stream to nearly any platform

Reach your audience where they are thanks to Switcher’s direct integrations with Facebook Live, YouTube, LinkedIn Live, Twitch, Microsoft Stream, and more — or use RTMP streaming to broadcast to nearly any other platform.

Get prompt and personalized support

Learn how to use Switcher Studio easily with our guided tutorials, robust Help Center, and enthusiastic online communities — plus, get prompt email support for questions that come up along the way.

Frequently Asked Questions

When you create a new Switcher Studio account, you'll automatically receive a free 14-day trial, unless you decide to skip the free trial and purchase a subscription or pass. You must use a valid email address that can be verified. 

To start your free trial:

  1. Go to the Start Now page. 
  2. Fill out the form and click Get Started. You’ll then be redirected to the Dashboard Pricing page. 
  3. Locate the 14-day free trial option and click Continue Onboarding. 
  4. You’ll then be redirected to the Let’s Get Started page, which will walk you through the final steps of the onboarding process.

If you haven't already, download the Switcher Studio mobile app on your iPhone or iPad from the App Store. Log in using the email and password you used to create your account.

When you create a new Switcher Studio account, you'll automatically receive a free 14-day trial, unless you decide to skip the free trial and purchase a subscription or pass. You must use a valid email address that can be verified.

To create a Switcher Studio account and a free trial, see the FAQ How do I start a free trial? 

To create a Switcher Studio account and purchase a subscription or pass, see the FAQ How do I sign up for a subscription or pass?

You can purchase a subscription or pay-as-you-go pass at any time — including when you first create your Switcher Studio account (skipping the 14-day free trial) and after you’ve already created your Switcher Studio account (during or after your free trial). Steps for each situation are directly below.

How to purchase a subscription or pass while creating your account

  1. Go to the Start Now page.
  2. Fill out the form and click Get Started. You’ll be redirected to the Dashboard Pricing page.
  3. Choose your desired subscription or pass and click Select. 
  4. Review the pricing and click Confirm to submit your payment information.

How to purchase a subscription or pass after you’ve created your account

  1. Log into your Switcher Studio Dashboard and visit the Billing Info page. 
  2. Choose your desired subscription or pass and click Select. 
  3. Review the pricing and click Confirm to submit your payment information.

After you purchase a subscription or pass, you may need to refresh your Switcher Studio app to remove the watermark, as follows:

  1. Open the Switcher Studio app on your iPhone or iPad. 
  2. Log out.
  3. Close out the app completely by swiping up from the bottom of your screen and swiping the app away.
  4. Log back into the app.

Switcher Studio runs on iOS devices and uses the cameras from iOS devices — iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches. You cannot bring in third-party cameras like Androids, DSLRs, or Mevos. (You can, however, bring in Mac webcams using Switcher Cast.)


Yes, you can invite Remote Guests to join your stream via video chat. They can join from anywhere in the world and nearly any device (computer or smartphone) with a browser and a camera.

By default, Switcher uses the built-in mic of your main device. If you want to use a different audio source, check out our Help Center articles on connecting and managing internal and external audio sources with Switcher Studio.