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Use vertical layouts in Studio

Arrange your on-screen content in with vertical layouts.

Written by Elisavet

When you stream in portrait, or use dual output for portrait and landscape at once, Studio automatically adapts your layout to fit a 9:16 screen. Your vertical audience gets a view made for phones, not a cropped version of your horizontal stream.

How layouts work in vertical streams

Studio uses one set of layouts for both orientations. The layout you select applies to your Landscape and Portrait previews, and Studio adjusts it to fit each screen. Overlays, graphics, and text appear in both views, though some may sit or size differently in the narrower portrait view.

Choose a layout

  1. Open Studio and add your channels next to Portrait and/or Landscape.

  2. Pick a layout from the layouts bar.

  3. Check both previews to see how it looks in each orientation.

  4. Click Go Live when you're happy with the layout.


Layout examples

Here's how each layout looks in landscape and portrait, so you know what your vertical audience will see.

  • Spotlight

    Use Spotlight to focus on one media source, like a presentation or a video.
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  • Contain

    Try Contain to display two feeds on top of a background - perfect for hosts and guests.

  • Cover

    Select Cover to make your feeds fill the entire screen without any background.

  • Half Screen

    Select Half Screen for a three-person view. Use the Customization option to adjust the ratio.

  • Thumbnails

    Opt for Thumbnails to pair media, like videos, with your camera feed over a background.

Requirements

  • Portrait-only streaming is available on all plans. Dual output (portrait + landscape at once) is available on select paid plans..

  • Pick the right browser for your operating system:

    • Windows, macOS, and Linux: Chrome (recommended), Firefox, Arc, Edge, Safari (least preferred).

    • Android: Chrome (recommended), Firefox.

    • iOS: Safari 14+

  • Keep your browser updated to the latest version.

  • Avoid ad blockers and browser extensions that may interfere with your setup.

FAQ

Can I design my vertical stream separately?

Not right now. Layouts, overlays, and graphics are shared between both orientations.

Can I use these layouts with multiple participants?

Totally! These examples are indicative of just a few of the views you can achieve with Studio layouts. You can mix and match them as you prefer with all of your guests and active sources.

Can I swap the positions of different elements in layouts?

Yes, all you need to do is drag and drop each feed in your preferred spot.

💡 Studio shortcuts can help you switch between layouts with just your keyboard.

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