OBS Studio
Version: 30.0.2
License:GPL-2.0
Free for non-commercial useFree for commercial use
OBS Studio
WindowsmacOSLinux
About
Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster Software) is a powerful tool for video recording and live streaming, widely used by content creators, gamers, and professionals.
Download Notice
- Visit OBS Studio's download page
- Select your operating system
- Download the appropriate installer
Installation
macOS
- Using Homebrew:
brew install --cask obs
- Or download and install from the website
Windows
- Using Chocolatey:
choco install obs-studio
- Or run the installer from the website
Linux
- Using apt (Ubuntu/Debian):
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:obsproject/obs-studio sudo apt update sudo apt install obs-studio
- Or download from the website
Basic Configuration
- Run the auto-configuration wizard
- Set up your scenes and sources:
- Display capture
- Window capture
- Game capture
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Configure output settings:
- Video resolution and FPS
- Bitrate
- Recording format
- Set up hotkeys
- Install plugins (optional)
Features
- Real-time video/audio capturing and mixing
- Scene composition with multiple sources
- Live streaming to various platforms
- High-performance recording
- Audio mixer
- Filters and effects
- Studio mode
- Scene transitions
- Plugin support
- Multi-track audio recording
- Replay buffer
- Virtual camera support
Summary
OBS Studio is the go-to solution for live streaming and screen recording, offering professional-grade features completely free of charge. Its open-source nature and active community contribute to regular updates and a rich ecosystem of plugins.
Package Manager Installation
Homebrew Cask (macOS)
brew install --cask obs
Chocolatey (Windows)
choco install obs-studio