Why you should upgrade to the latest version of Wirecast

There’s a reason Wirecast is used by hundreds of thousands of people around the world for live streaming, recording, and video production. We are committed making each version better than the one before it. We continually release new features, fixes and improvements at a rapid rate. The latest version features an integrated Stock Media Library (included with every active support subscription.), Stinger (Custom Transitions) Playback Speed Controls, Rendezvous Audio Mixing and a QR Code Generator.

How to Upgrade to the Latest Version of Wirecast

Upgrades Included

With each purchase of Wirecast 8 or later – whether it is an upgrade purchase or full license – customers receive an included Standard Support subscription for 1 year from the date of purchase. This subscription can be renewed annually for $99/year.

Optionally, customers can choose to upgrade this Standard Support subscription to a Premium Support subscription, at any time, for an additional fee. Premium Support subscriptions can be renewed annually for $299/year.

Your support subscription is tied to your Wirecast license. As long as your license is entered into the software and your Premium or Standard support subscription is active, you will be allowed to upgrade to the latest unlocked version of Wirecast for free. Just DownloadDownload and install Wirecast 12 and you will automatically have access to all the new features of Wirecast 12, depending on your license level.

If your support subscription is expired or you have not entered your license into the software, you will not be able to upgrade to an unlocked version and the software will revert to demo mode. However, you may continue to use the last valid version of the software released during your support subscription coverage.

If your support subscription is about to expire (12 months from the date of purchase), Wirecast will prompt you to renew it. If you do not renew it before it expires, you may re-subscribe at any time for an additional fee.

Upgrade Instructions:

Please select which version of Wirecast you are upgrading from:

Upgrades are free, as long as your Wirecast license is entered into the software and your Premium or Standard support subscription is active. Simply DownloadDownload and install Wirecast 12 and you will automatically have access to all the new features of Wirecast 12, depending on your license level. See “Upgrades Included” section above for more details.

Get all the great new features, including:

Upgrade Pricing

  • Wirecast Studio 4–7 → Wirecast Studio 12 = $349
  • Wirecast Pro 4–7 → Wirecast Pro 12 = $449
  • Wirecast Studio 4–7 → Wirecast Pro 12 = $599

*If the last version of Wirecast you bought was version 7 or earlier (you purchased it before October 2017), then this will be a one-time paid upgrade. The good news is that you will receive all future updates and upgrades for 1 year after your purchase. Better still, after that it’s just $99/year to always have the latest version of Wirecast. See the “Upgrades Included” section above for more details.

1. DownloadDownload and install Wirecast 12, select Preferences from the "File" (Windows) or "Wirecast" (Mac) Menu and switch to the Licenses tab. Click Upgrade to access the Telestream store and select the product you want to upgrade to.

Note: In order to obtain the upgrade pricing from Wirecast versions 4, 5, 6 or 7, your serial number must be activated in the Wirecast Preferences > Licenses panel of your previous version before initiating the upgrade process to Wirecast 12. Failure to ensure your older version is activated will result in upgrade pricing not being offered in the application.

2. Once your order is complete, you'll automatically have access to all the new features of Wirecast 12, depending on your license level.

Note: If you are upgrading from Wirecast 7, you will retain the same serial number. If you are upgrading from Wirecast 4, 5 or 6, you will receive an entirely new serial number due to a licensing system change.

  • Unfortunately, upgrade pricing is not available for legacy versions of Wirecast 1, 2 or 3.
  • If you are interested in the newest features in Wirecast, Wirecast 12 can be purchased at the following prices:

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  • Wirecast Studio = $695 $486.50
  • Wirecast Pro = $995 $696.50

When you need more advanced features, Wirecast Pro adds:

  • Capturing:
    • 7 guests via Wirecast Rendezvous (up from 2 guests)
    • IP cameras and web stream input (RTMP, MMS, HTTP, and RTSP)
    • Teradek StreamReader plug-in (Cube 100/150/200/250, Clip, Sputnik)
  • Production:
    • Live Scoreboards
    • Animated graphics and titles, Facebook comments, with Titler Live Present ($449 FREE with Wirecast Pro upgrade)
    • 8-track audio mixing, Pro Audio FX
    • Instant Replay
    • Virtual sets and backgrounds (3 sets)
    • Built-in PTZ Controller for Robotic Cameras (VISCA over IP)
  • Output & Streaming
    • ISO Record individual sources
    • Program feed output (AJA and Blackmagic cards)
    • NDI™ output
    • Multi-track audio files

Upgrade Instructions

  • Open Wirecast 12, select Preferences from the "File" (Windows) or "Wirecast" (Mac) Menu and switch to the "Licenses" tab.
  • Click "Upgrade" to access the Telestream store and select "Wirecast Pro".

Upgrade Pricing

  • Wirecast Studio 8–11 → Wirecast Pro 12 = $299
  • Wirecast Studio 4–7 → Wirecast Pro 12 = $599