Twitch launches all-in-one desktop Studio streaming app in beta

What you need to know

• Twitch Studio is a new desktop app to help new streamers easily get started.
• The app can help you make sure you have the correct settings, adjust the look of your stream, and more.
• There are also tools for streamers to keep in touch with the community while they stream.

Twitch today launched Twitch Studio, a new desktop app that aims to help ease the process of getting started on the service for new streamers. Gamers who want to venture into the world of streaming can use Twitch Studio as a guided tool to make sure their settings are correct, their streams look good, and interact with their viewers.

"Today we've opened up beta testing for Twitch Studio: an all-in-one streaming app for new streamers that cuts down on the guesswork to setup a quality stream and makes it easier to engage with your community," Twitch said in a blog post announcing the app.

Twitch Studio is currently only available as a closed beta test, but it looks promising. The app packs quick tools to make sure your webcam looks good, along with customizable templates to help streamers get up and running faster. There's also a built-in activity feed to help you keep an eye on events like new follows.

The closed beta means that not everyone will get a chance to try Twitch Studio just yet. However, if you're interested, you can head to the Twitch Studio website to sign up for a spot in the beta test.

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