This page documents production updates to Live Stream API. Check this page for announcements about new or updated features, bug fixes, known issues, and deprecated functionality.
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## September 01, 2025

Feature You can now [distribute live stream content to remote endpoints](https://docs.cloud.google.com/livestream/docs/how-to/distribute-live-streams) by using the Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) protocol or the Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP).
Feature You can now [create AI-generated captions and translated captions](https://docs.cloud.google.com/livestream/docs/how-to/configure-captions-and-translations) for a live stream.
Feature Added support for [H.265 (HEVC) inputs and outputs](https://docs.cloud.google.com/livestream/docs/how-to/create-channels#create_channel_h265), which allows for more efficient compression.
Feature Added support for UHD (4K) inputs and outputs.
Feature You can now update the encryption key of your encrypted live stream contents while the channel is running.
Feature You can now generate Web Video Text Tracks format (WebVTT) subtitles from cea608 or cea708 embedded captions in the input stream.
Feature You can now preview your input streams with ultra-low latency, which allows you to take corrective actions and maintain high-quality viewing experience for your viewers.

## November 18, 2024

Feature You can now [create a DVR session](https://docs.cloud.google.com/livestream/docs/how-to/create-dvr-session) for a past, current, or future live stream.

## November 08, 2024

Announcement The Live Stream API is now available in `asia-south1` and `europe-north1`. For more information, see [Live Stream API locations](https://docs.cloud.google.com/livestream/docs/locations).

## August 16, 2024

Feature You can now [create static overlays](https://docs.cloud.google.com/livestream/docs/how-to/create-overlays) and position them on top of a live stream.

## May 29, 2024

Feature You can now [create video on demand (VOD) clips from a live stream](https://docs.cloud.google.com/livestream/docs/how-to/live-to-vod).

## July 31, 2023

Feature [Slates](https://docs.cloud.google.com/livestream/docs/how-to/insert-slate) are now supported. Slates are video or image content that can replace the main live stream content whenever you want (for example, if you are experiencing technical issues on the input stream).

## June 20, 2023

Feature You can now use VPC Service Controls to [secure your live streams](https://cloud.google.com/livestream/docs/how-to/vpc/secure-pipeline).

## February 21, 2023

Feature Added [content encryption](https://docs.cloud.google.com/livestream/docs/how-to/encrypt-content) support
Feature Added new channel events: [mute](https://docs.cloud.google.com/livestream/docs/how-to/create-channel-events#mute-event), [unmute](https://docs.cloud.google.com/livestream/docs/how-to/create-channel-events#unmute-event), [return to program](https://docs.cloud.google.com/livestream/docs/how-to/create-channel-events#return-to-program-event), and [switch input](https://docs.cloud.google.com/livestream/docs/how-to/create-channel-events#switch-input-event)
Feature Added the [timecode feature](https://docs.cloud.google.com/livestream/docs/how-to/use-timecode) which supports synchronizing media workflows with live stream content
Feature Added [audio loudness normalization](https://docs.cloud.google.com/livestream/docs/reference/rest/v1/projects.locations.inputs#audio) and [audio gain control](https://docs.cloud.google.com/livestream/docs/reference/rest/v1/projects.locations.channels#AudioMapping.FIELDS.gain_db)

## June 13, 2022

Announcement [Live Stream API](https://docs.cloud.google.com/livestream/docs) is now in GA.
Change [Pricing](https://cloud.google.com/livestream/pricing) is now regional. See [Locations](https://docs.cloud.google.com/livestream/docs/locations) for available regions.