Clipping
Save the last 30–90 seconds of your stream from a rolling GPU buffer — both horizontal and vertical at the same time.
Clipping (instant replay) lets you save highlight moments from a rolling buffer without recording the full session. DualStream keeps the buffer in GPU memory, so turning it on has minimal overhead.
How Clipping Works
- Enable the clip buffer — the indicator appears in the toolbar when active.
- Stream or preview normally — the buffer silently captures in the background.
- Hit Clip — the buffered footage is written to disk. DualStream saves both the horizontal (16:9) and vertical (9:16) versions in one action.
The default hotkey is Ctrl+Shift+C, remappable under Settings → Recording.
Clip Buffer Indicator
The clip buffer indicator in the toolbar shows:
- Whether the buffer is active.
- How much footage is currently buffered.
Settings
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Buffer duration | 30, 45, 60, or 90 seconds |
| Default clip duration | 10, 15, 30 seconds, or full buffer |
| Auto-start on stream | On / Off |
| Keyboard shortcut | Default Ctrl+Shift+C |
| Max clips to keep | Unlimited or a rolling cap |
| Output directory | Same as full-session recordings |
FAQ
How long can a clip be?
Up to the buffer duration — 30, 45, 60, or 90 seconds. Larger buffers use more GPU memory.
What format are clips saved in?
Clips are written as standard video files compatible with all major editors and social platforms.
Do clips capture both canvases?
Yes. Each clip save produces paired horizontal and vertical files from the same moment, so you can post the 16:9 version to YouTube and the 9:16 version to TikTok or Shorts without re-cropping.
Is clipping the same as full-session recording?
No. Clipping is a short rolling buffer saved on demand. Full-session recording writes your entire broadcast to disk as multi-stem tracks. The two features are independent and can be used together. See Recording for the full-session workflow.
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