Users can crop, zoom, or change aspect ratios (like fixing vertical phone videos for a horizontal broadcast) in real-time.
YouPlay is a "production playout" tool, meaning it is built for the fast-paced demands of live shows rather than automated 24/7 channel scheduling. It operates on Windows and supports professional hardware like Blackmagic cards to output high-quality video and audio signals.
See how YouPlay manages live production and multi-channel playback in these technical walkthroughs: YouPlay for Youtube
Note that there are also unrelated mobile "YouPlay" apps on the Apple App Store designed primarily as ad-blocking browsers for personal YouTube viewing.
You can record a live segment and simultaneously play it back on another channel—perfect for instant replays or highlight clips during a long stream. Users can crop, zoom, or change aspect ratios
It features a "freeze on last frame" option, ensuring your broadcast never accidentally cuts to a black screen after a clip ends. How it Works with YouTube Live
While YouPlay isn't a "YouTube-only" app, it is a staple for professional YouTube creators who use hardware mixers (like the Blackmagic ATEM). See how YouPlay manages live production and multi-channel
It can be triggered directly by your video mixer via LAN or IP.