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If you’re looking to expand your streaming reach when streaming on TikTok, the Dual Output feature in Streamlabs Desktop is the answer. This feature lets you stream in horizontal and vertical formats simultaneously, making it perfect for reaching your audience on platforms like YouTube and TikTok without complicated the setup. Whether you’re already a seasoned multistreamer or just getting started, this guide will walk you through how to set up Dual Output specifically for TikTok streams.
Jump Ahead:
- Connecting Your Platforms in Streamlabs Desktop
- Enabling Dual Output for TikTok
- Configuring Your Video Settings
- Setting up Scenes
- Go Live on TikTok With Dual Output
Connecting Your Platforms in Streamlabs Desktop
Before diving into Dual Output, make sure you have your streaming platforms connected to Streamlabs Desktop.
Step 1: Open Streamlabs Desktop and navigate to the Settings window.
Step 2: Click on Stream. Select the Connect button next to TikTok (or any other platforms you want to stream to). Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure your accounts are fully connected.
Enabling Dual Output for TikTok
Once your accounts are connected, it's time to enable Dual Output in Streamlabs Desktop.
Step 1: In the Settings menu, go to Video.
Step 2: Toggle on the Enable Dual Output option.
You can also enable Dual Output directly from the Streamlabs Desktop Editor by toggling the button located at the top of the Sources panel. This makes the setup process faster.
Configuring Your Video Settings
Dual Output allows for separate stream settings for your horizontal and vertical canvases, ensuring you achieve the optimal quality for each platform.
Step 1: In the Video menu, you’ll see two tabs labeled Horizontal and Vertical. Under the Horizontal tab, adjust the resolution and FPS settings for platforms like YouTube.
Step 2: Switch to the Vertical tab to set your resolution and FPS for TikTok. For TikTok, consider using a resolution of 1080x1920 and a frame rate of 30 FPS for best results. Click Done to save your settings.
Setting Up Your Scenes
Now that your settings are configured, it's time to organize your scenes.
Step 1: From your main stream editing window, position your elements (e.g., webcam, gameplay, overlays) on the canvas to fit both the horizontal and vertical orientations.
Step 2: In the Sources panel, you can toggle visibility on and off for each element depending on whether it should appear in the horizontal, vertical, or both canvases.
Step 3: Preview both outputs to ensure everything looks good.
Go Live on TikTok
You’re almost there! Now, let’s go live.
Step 1: Click the Go Live button in Streamlabs Desktop.
Step 2: Select TikTok as one of your streaming platforms and set it to vertical. Select another platform, such as Twitch or YouTube, to serve as your horizontal output.
Step 3: Create a title and description for your live stream.
Step 4: Hit Confirm & Go Live.
P.S. If you’re a Streamlabs Ultra subscriber, you can stream to multiple destinations in each orientation using Multistreaming with Dual Output. Learn more about the benefits of Streamlabs Ultra here.
With Streamlabs Desktop’s Dual Output feature, streaming to TikTok and other platforms simultaneously has never been easier. By following this guide, you can set up your streams to reach audiences on TikTok while still engaging your existing followers on other platforms. Happy streaming!