--- title: "User Generated Content - Amazon IVS" description: "Amazon Interactive Video Service: User generated content. Build scalable creator-driven live streaming platforms that empower millions of streamers worldwide" canonical: https://ivs.rocks/usecases/ugc/ alternates: - locale: en url: https://ivs.rocks/usecases/ugc/ - locale: fr url: https://ivs.rocks/fr/usecases/ugc/ - locale: ja url: https://ivs.rocks/ja/usecases/ugc/ - locale: ko url: https://ivs.rocks/ko/usecases/ugc/ --- # User Generated Content - Amazon IVS > Amazon Interactive Video Service: User generated content. Build scalable creator-driven live streaming platforms that empower millions of streamers worldwide ### What is Amazon IVS? Amazon Interactive Video Service is a managed live streaming solution that delivers low-latency or real-time video worldwide, using the same technology powering Twitch. Simply send your streams to Amazon IVS, and the service handles the rest, allowing you to focus on creating engaging experiences. With our SDKs and APIs for player customization, chat, and timed metadata, you have the tools to build a more valuable relationship with your viewers in your applications. Choosing Amazon IVS for user generated content #### Built for Scale Support millions of concurrent streamers and viewers with infrastructure that automatically scales to meet demand. #### Creator-First Native SDKs for iOS, Android, and web plus CloudWatch metrics to power creator health dashboards and stream analytics. #### Global Reach Deliver high-quality streams to viewers worldwide through Amazon IVS's global infrastructure powered by the same technology as Twitch. #### Real-Time Engagement Build interactive experiences with integrated chat, timed metadata, and sub-second latency for live reactions and participation. #### Seamless Integration Easily incorporate live streaming into your existing platforms using our APIs and SDKs with flexible customization options. #### Price Performant Pay only for what you use with no upfront costs, making it accessible for platforms of any size to get started. RTMP & SRT Go live using the IVS Broadcast SDK, the AWS Console, or other streaming software that supports RTMPS, RTMP or SRT. [](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/ivs/latest/LowLatencyUserGuide/getting-started-set-up-streaming.html) Record to Amazon S3 Seamlessly save your Amazon IVS live streams to Amazon S3 for archiving and on-demand playback. All available quality renditions and thumbnail images are saved. [](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/ivs/latest/LowLatencyUserGuide/create-channel-auto-r2s3.html) Timed metadata Synchronize interactive experiences with your live streams by embedding metadata that triggers events in your player at precise moments. [](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/ivs/latest/LowLatencyUserGuide/timed-metadata.html) [View all low-latency features](/low-latency) WebRTC, WHIP & RTMP Go live using the IVS Broadcast SDK, or a streaming application that supports WHIP, RTMP or RTMPS protocols. [](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/ivs/latest/RealTimeUserGuide/rt-stream-ingest.html) Record to Amazon S3 Save individual publisher streams as separate files or record all publishers in a single composite view, stored directly in Amazon S3 buckets. [](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/ivs/latest/RealTimeUserGuide/rt-recording.html) Multi-host stages Enable up to 12 participants to broadcast together in real-time, perfect for collaborations, interviews, and interactive shows. [](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/ivs/latest/RealTimeUserGuide/rt-stages.html) [View all real-time features](/real-time) See it in action ## Live demos & sample code Explore interactive demos and reference implementations for building UGC platforms FeaturedReal-timeLow-latencyChat ### UGC Streaming Platform A comprehensive demo showing how to build a creator-driven live streaming platform with Amazon IVS. Features include real-time and low-latency streaming, integrated chat, stream health monitoring, and timed metadata for interactive experiences. Real-time & low-latency streaming Integrated live chat Stream health monitoring Timed metadata events [Try it live](https://ugc.ivsdemos.com)[View on GitHub](https://github.com/aws-samples/amazon-ivs-ugc-platform-web-demo) ![UGC Streaming Platform](/demos/amazon-ivs-ugc-platform.png) Real-timeChatKotlin ![Amazon IVS Real-time for Android](/repos/amazon-ivs-real-time-for-android-demo.png) ### Amazon IVS Real-time for Android A social real-time streaming application for Android devices. Leverages Amazon IVS Real-time and the Broadcast SDK for video and audio-only experiences, with integrated chat functionality. [GitHub](https://github.com/aws-samples/amazon-ivs-real-time-for-android-demo) Real-timeChatSwift ![Amazon IVS Real-time for iOS](/repos/amazon-ivs-real-time-for-ios-demo.png) ### Amazon IVS Real-time for iOS A social real-time streaming application for iOS devices. Leverages Amazon IVS Real-time and the Broadcast SDK for video and audio-only experiences, with integrated chat functionality. [GitHub](https://github.com/aws-samples/amazon-ivs-real-time-for-ios-demo) Low-latencyReact ![Scrolling Feed for Low-latency](/demos/amazon-ivs-feed.png) ### Scrolling Feed for Low-latency Build TikTok-style scrolling experiences with auto-playing live streams. Showcases seamless transitions between streams as users scroll and efficient stream management for social media apps. [Try it live](https://feed.ivsdemos.com/)[GitHub](https://github.com/aws-samples/amazon-ivs-feed-web-demo) Low-latencyReactCDK ![DVR for Low-latency](/demos/amazon-ivs-dvr.png) ### DVR for Low-latency Let viewers pause, rewind, and catch up on live streams. Uses Amazon IVS Auto-Record to S3 with Lambda@Edge to seamlessly blend live and recorded content-viewers never miss a moment. [Try it live](https://dvr.ivsdemos.com/)[GitHub](https://github.com/aws-samples/amazon-ivs-dvr-web-demo) ## Popular use cases ### Live Entertainment Streaming Enable creators to broadcast gaming, music, and entertainment to global audiences ### Social Live Streaming Power real-time video interactions between creators and their communities ### Mobile-First Broadcasting Native iOS and Android SDKs for seamless mobile streaming experiences ### Interactive Live Shows Real-time audience participation with polls, reactions, and live chat ### Multi-Host Collaborations Enable creator collaborations with real-time multi-participant streaming ### Social Live Feeds Scrollable video feeds with real-time engagement and discovery Testimonials ## Customer success stories [ ](/low-latency "Low-latency streaming with Amazon IVS")[ ](/real-time "Real-time streaming with Amazon IVS")[ ](/chat "Stream chat with Amazon IVS") [Examples and demos](/examples "Explore examples and demos") [Documentation and SDKs](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/ivs/index.html "Amazon IVS documentation and SDKs") ## Connect with a specialist Learn how to leverage Amazon IVS and build highly engaging live experiences [Contact AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/contact-us/sales-support/?pg=ivsprice)