[FAQ]

I’ve been streaming for longer hours lately, and it’s starting to take me forever to go back and scrub through the entire VOD afterwards to find the good parts for highlights or YouTube videos.

I’ve heard about using “Stream Markers” to mark important moments while I’m live, but I’m not exactly sure how to use them effectively as part of my workflow.

What’s the best way to use this feature in 2025 to create a more efficient editing process for myself after the stream is over?

[Jeff Bullas]

That’s a very practical question. Using Stream Markers properly is one of the biggest time-savers in any streamer’s workflow, especially as your broadcast lengths increase.

Think of Stream Markers as digital bookmarks that you add to your live broadcast in real-time. They create a timestamped note in your recording that you can refer to later, which saves you from the headache of re-watching hours of footage just to find one specific moment.

Here is how to use them effectively. First, you need to add markers as key moments happen during your stream. When a memorable event occurs – a great play in a game, a funny joke, or an important point you are making – you add a marker right then and there. The most direct way to do this is by typing the command /marker into your own Twitch chat.

Second, and this is the most important part for creating an efficient workflow, you should add a short, descriptive note to your marker. Instead of just using the generic /marker command, it is far more effective to type something like /marker funny story about marketing or /marker great tip on SEO. This context is invaluable when you are looking back at the recording later.

Third, for even faster use, many streamers use a physical device like an Elgato Stream Deck. They program a button on the Stream Deck to automatically add a marker with a single press, which is much quicker than typing a command while you are focused on your live content.

Fourth, you use these markers after the stream has ended. When you go into your Twitch “Video Producer” section to view your VOD, you will see all the markers you created displayed directly on the video’s timeline. This allows you to immediately jump to those key, pre-vetted moments. From there, you can easily create a standalone Twitch Highlight video or note down the timestamps to use when editing the VOD for a YouTube video or short-form clips.

In short, the entire point of Stream Markers is to create a “to-do list” for your future self or your editor. By consistently marking and describing key moments while you are live, you transform a multi-hour VOD into a set of easily accessible highlights, saving you an enormous amount of time in post-production.

Cheers,

Jeff

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