Substack adds desktop Livestreaming and upgrades clips for video creators

Substack now lets creators host livestreams from the desktop through the Create menu, matching the familiar mobile flow with title input, audience selection, and a preview room for setup and co host coordination. Desktop hosts can stream with mobile co hosts, though scheduling livestreams from desktop is still pending.

The platform notes that Clips remain a central part of Substack’s video tools, with many hosts sharing or downloading clips right after going live. Auto publishing to YouTube and LinkedIn also helps extend their reach across external platforms.

Clips now appear instantly after a stream ends, with dynamic editing that highlights speakers, removes pauses, and introduces subtle zooms. Updated title cards improve presentation, and one tap sharing supports Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn. Substack invites creators to try the new tools and tag @SubstackTeam for potential feature placement.