Wirecast 5 is Here!

TL;DR

Wirecast 5 has officially launched, introducing a massive overhaul to the live streaming software. Key updates include a redesigned, intuitive user interface, improved x264 encoding, and the ability to capture full HD 60fps screen recordings.

We are thrilled to announce that Wirecast 5 is now available! This release is loaded with new features to help you stream better, faster and with more flexibility.

What’s New

  • Enhanced encoding and playback
    • x264 encoding, improved H.264 playback & stream delay
  • More powerful screen capture
    • Full HD 60 fps screen capture, multiple application windows
  • Redesigned user interface
    • More intuitive User Interface
  • New input and output integrations (Pro)
    • Output program feed & Web stream plugin

See a full list of new features here.

Wirecast 5 is a $129 paid upgrade from earlier versions of Wirecast Studio, and a $295 upgrade from earlier versions of Wirecast Pro. If you already own Wirecast, you can read the upgrade instructions here. If you don’t already own Wirecast…what are you waiting for?!  Purchase here.

We hope you enjoy the new release!

 

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Article FAQs

Wirecast 5 features a completely redesigned user interface, highly optimized x264 encoding, improved stream delays, and full 60fps HD screen capture.

Yes, the update introduces the ability to capture desktop screens at a buttery-smooth 60 frames per second at full 1080p HD.

Yes, Wirecast 5 Pro includes new output integrations, allowing broadcasters to route their program feeds to baseband hardware and utilize new web stream plugins.

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