Local File Streaming – Broadcast Any Video Live Without an Encoder | Stream24
Local File Streaming

Go live from any video file.
No encoder needed.

Upload an MP4, MOV, or any compatible video file and broadcast it live to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, TikTok and 9 more platforms simultaneously — all from your browser.

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Starter — 1 file Pro — up to 5 files + playlist
How It Works

Three steps from file to everywhere

No software to install, no encoder to configure. Just upload, connect, and go.

Upload your video file

Drag and drop your MP4 or MOV file into the Stream24 dashboard. Files upload via a chunked, resumable process — so large files and slow connections are no problem.

Select your platforms

Choose which of your connected platforms to broadcast to — YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and more. Connect platforms once with OAuth; select them per broadcast.

Go live instantly

Hit broadcast. Stream24 relays your file to every selected platform simultaneously via FFmpeg. Monitor stream health, viewers, and status in real time from your dashboard.

Feature Details

Everything you need to stream a file

File Upload

Resumable uploads for any file size

Stream24 uses a chunked, resumable upload system. If your connection drops mid-upload, it picks back up exactly where it left off — no re-uploading from scratch. Upload files of any size without worrying about timeouts.

  • MP4 (H.264) recommended — broadest platform compatibility
  • MOV, MKV and other FFmpeg-compatible formats supported
  • Chunked upload — resumable if connection drops
  • Files stored securely and available for re-broadcast
Drop your video file here
MP4, MOV, MKV · Any size · Resumable upload
product-launch-replay.mp4
1.2 GB · Uploaded
● LIVE
episode-3-final.mp4
840 MB · Ready
Ready

Pro Plan

Build a playlist. Run it automatically.

Pro users can upload up to 5 video files and arrange them in a playlist. Stream24 plays them in sequence, transitioning automatically — no manual intervention needed between segments.

  • Up to 5 files in a single broadcast playlist
  • Automatic sequential playback with no gaps
  • Combine with Scheduled Broadcasts for fully automated programming
  • Available on Pro plan ($29/mo)
Broadcast Playlist Pro
1
intro-segment.mp4
2:30
2
main-keynote.mp4
45:12
3
qa-session.mp4
18:44
4
closing-remarks.mp4
5:20
● Broadcasting to 13 platforms

Mobile Platforms

Portrait mode — 9:16 auto-crop for vertical platforms

Broadcasting to TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube Shorts? Enable portrait mode and Stream24 automatically crops your video to 9:16 — delivering the right format to vertical platforms while keeping landscape for others.

  • Automatic 9:16 crop — no re-editing your file
  • Intelligent centre-crop keeps your subject in frame
  • Available on Starter and Pro plans
  • Works with both file streaming and RTMP ingest
16:9
YouTube · Twitch · Facebook
9:16
TikTok · Instagram · Shorts
Use Cases

Who uses local file streaming?

Any creator or business that wants to go live from pre-recorded content — without an encoder.

Event Replays & Premieres

Run a conference replay or product premiere as a live stream. Your audience gets the live experience without you needing to be present to operate a camera.

Webinars & Online Events

Pre-record your webinar for quality control, then broadcast it live simultaneously to LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook — reaching your full audience at once.

Automated Scheduled Content

Combine with Scheduled Broadcasts to run fully automated programming — upload your episodes, set a schedule, and Stream24 broadcasts them on time every week.

Content Creators

Go live on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts with portrait-mode auto-crop. Edit once, broadcast everywhere — without extra encoding or format conversion.

Churches & Communities

Broadcast pre-recorded services, classes, or community events as live streams. Reach your congregation on Facebook, YouTube, and more without a dedicated stream operator.

Marketers & Brands

Produce polished, edited video campaigns and push them live across every social platform simultaneously — maximising reach without repeating the broadcast effort.

Plans

Local file streaming is available on Starter and Pro

Both paid plans include file upload. Pro adds playlist, Cloud Pull, and all 13 platforms.

Starter

$10/mo

Billed monthly · Save 10% annually

  • 1 local file streaming slot
  • Portrait mode (9:16 auto-crop)
  • 5 simultaneous platforms
  • 1080p streaming
  • No watermark
  • File playlist (Pro only)
  • Cloud Pull (Pro only)
Get Starter

Pro

$29/mo

Billed monthly · Save 10% annually

  • Up to 5 files in a broadcast playlist
  • Portrait mode (9:16 auto-crop)
  • All 13 platforms + Custom RTMP
  • Cloud Pull — stream any remote URL
  • Scheduled broadcasts
  • Embeddable player
  • No watermark
Go Pro
FAQ

Local file streaming questions answered

Stream24 supports MP4, MOV, and other FFmpeg-compatible formats. MP4 with H.264 video encoding is recommended for the best compatibility across all 13 supported platforms.
No. Local file streaming is entirely browser-based. Upload your file through the Stream24 dashboard and hit broadcast — no encoder, no OBS, no additional software required.
Starter plan allows 1 file at a time. Pro allows up to 5 files arranged in a playlist, with sequential automatic playback between segments.
Yes, on the Pro plan. Combine local file streaming with Scheduled Broadcasts — set a date and time, select your file, choose your platforms, and Stream24 will start and stop the broadcast automatically.
Local file streaming requires you to upload a file from your device. Cloud Pull lets you provide a remote URL (YouTube link, direct file URL, or RTMP source) and Stream24 pulls and relays it directly from the cloud — no upload required.
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Other Stream24 features

Multistreaming

Push to 13 platforms from one stream key via RTMP.

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Cloud Pull

Stream any remote URL without uploading a file.

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Scheduled Broadcasts

Set a time and let Stream24 start and stop automatically.

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Embed Player

Embed your live stream on any website with one snippet.

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Live Chat Aggregation

See all platform comments in one unified panel.

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1080p Broadcast Quality

Full HD output via FFmpeg on every destination.

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Ready to go live from your video file?

No encoder. No credit card. Upload your file and start broadcasting to 13 platforms in minutes.

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