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[H1] OBS Studio
Latest Release

32.1.2 - April 21st

WindowsSupports Windows 10 and Windows 11
macOSSupports macOS 12.0 or newer
Linux

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Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming.
Download and start streaming quickly and easily on Windows, Mac or Linux.

The OBS Project is made possible thanks to generous contributions from our sponsors and backers. Learn more about how you can become a sponsor.
PREMIER TIER SPONSORS
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DIAMOND TIER SPONSORS
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GOLD TIER SPONSORS
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[H1] Features
High performance real time video/audio capturing and mixing. Create scenes made up of multiple sources including window captures, images, text, browser windows, webcams, capture cards and more.
Set up an unlimited number of scenes you can switch between seamlessly via custom transitions.
Intuitive audio mixer with per-source filters such as noise gate, noise suppression, and gain. Take full control with VST plugin support.
Powerful and easy to use configuration options. Add new Sources, duplicate existing ones, and adjust their properties effortlessly.
Streamlined Settings panel gives you access to a wide array of configuration options to tweak every aspect of your broadcast or recording.
Modular 'Dock' UI allows you to rearrange the layout exactly as you like. You can even pop out each individual Dock to its own window.
OBS supports all your favorite streaming platforms and more.

[H1] Create Professional Productions
Choose from a number of different and customizable transitions for when you switch between your scenes or add your own stinger video files.
Set hotkeys for nearly every sort of action, such as switching between scenes, starting/stopping streams or recordings, muting audio sources, push to talk, and more.
Studio Mode lets you preview your scenes and sources before pushing them live. Adjust your scenes and sources or create new ones and ensure they're perfect before your viewers ever see them.
Get a high level view of your production using the Multiview. Monitor 8 different scenes and easily cue or transition to any of them with merely a single or double click.

[H1] Collaborative Creativity
OBS Studio is equipped with a powerful API, enabling plugins and scripts to provide further customization and functionality specific to your needs.
Utilize native plugins for high performance integrations or scripts written with Lua or Python that interface with existing sources.
Work with developers in the streaming community to get the features you need with endless possibilities.
Browse or submit your own in the Resources section

[H1] Download OBS Studio

[H3] Select Your Operating System

Windows
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Linux

The Windows release of OBS Studio supports Windows 10 and 11.
Version: 32.1.2
Released: April 21st
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The macOS release of OBS Studio supports macOS 12.0 and newer.
Version: 32.1.2
Released: April 21st
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OBS Studio is officially distributed as a Flatpak on Flathub and a PPA for Ubuntu 24.04 and newer. For other installation methods, including unofficial packages, click here.
Flatpak Instructions
You can install OBS Studio from Flathub here.
If your distro is not already set up to install Flatpaks, you can follow the instructions here.
Ubuntu Instructions (24.04+)
Run these commands to install OBS Studio on Ubuntu via the official PPA:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:obsproject/obs-studio
sudo apt update
sudo apt install obs-studio
Version: 32.1.2
Released: April 21st
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[H1] Support the OBS Project

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PREMIER TIER SPONSORSThese sponsors have gone far above and beyond with their contributions to the OBS Project
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DIAMOND TIER SPONSORSThese sponsors have pledged at least $50,000 per year to the OBS Project.
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GOLD TIER SPONSORSThese sponsors have pledged at least $20,000 per year to the OBS Project.
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SILVER TIER SPONSORSThese sponsors have pledged at least $750 per month to the OBS Project.
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BRONZE TIER SPONSORSThese sponsors have pledged at least $250 per month to the OBS Project.
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Become a sponsor

[H3] Top Patrons

[H2] Recurring contributions

[H4] Sponsor the OBS Project on Open Collective
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Open Collective contributions go to a communal fund used to support core members of the OBS developer community. The usage of these funds is transparent and publicly visible.
Companies that sponsor the OBS Project on Open Collective will be featured on this page, and Gold/Diamond/Premier sponsors will be featured on the home page.
If your business or content channel relies on Open Broadcaster Software as part of your source of income, we recommend sponsoring the OBS Project on Open Collective.

[H4] Support the OBS Project on Patreon
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Lain Bailey is OBS Project's full-time lead developer and project maintainer. You can support her work directly by contributing on Patreon.
Patrons at the $50 tier and above are listed on this page as a thank you for their support.
If you're a creator or individual that relies on Open Broadcaster Software as part of your source of income, we recommend sponsoring the OBS Project through Patreon.

[H3] One time contributions
Our Open Collective accepts one time contributions.

[H1] Help Portal

Guides & Help
Our knowledge base contains everything you need to know about OBS, curated by our volunteer support team.
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Official Discord
Chat with OBS Contributors and our volunteer support members
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Forums
Connect with our community to get help with issues, discuss tools, and provide feedback.
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Source
Visit our GitHub repository for the latest updates or to view the source code.
GitHub

Feedback
Create and vote on suggestions to improve OBS on our Ideas portal, powered by Fider.
Ideas

Certified Devices
List of devices that have been tested and certified to work with the latest version of OBS Studio.
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Developer Docs
Developer documentation on OBS Studio. View info on the APIs, plugins, backend, etc.
OBS Studio Docs

[H4] FAQ
[H2] Is OBS really free?
Absolutely! OBS is open-source software developed by volunteer contributors around the world in their free time. OBS is distributed under the GPLv2 license. The summary of the license is that OBS is free for anyone to use, for any reason. Other developers can use the OBS code in their own projects as long as they obey the guidelines set forth in the GPLv2 license. OBS has no watermarks or other limitations and can be used commercially with no restrictions.
[H2] Is OBS safe to use? Is it virus free?
Yes! OBS is an open source project, which means the programming code is open for anyone to look at or improve, so you can see exactly how it works. Any changes to the code are reviewed by other OBS contributors, so no one can add anything malicious. As long as you download OBS from this website, you will receive the latest version which is safe to use and free of malware. OBS contains no advertisements or bundled software / adware - if you've been asked to pay for OBS, this is a scam and you should request a refund or charge back the payment.
[H2] OBS is dropping frames. How can I fix this?
When the "Dropped frames" counter is increasing and the connection square is yellow or red, this means that your connection to the server* isn't stable or that it can't keep up with your set bitrate. Because of this, OBS was forced to drop some of the video frames in order to compensate. OBS opts to drop the frames to avoid buffering and keep your stream playing. You can check out our detailed guide here for more info, and what options you have to correct the issue: https://obsproject.com/wiki/Dropped-Frames-and-General-Connection-Issues
* When we say "server", this means the server of the service that you're streaming to (eg Twitch, YouTube, etc). There are no OBS servers - the connection goes directly from your computer to the streaming service. Even if the OBS website and everything else run by us went offline, you can still stream with OBS as there is no dependency on anything run by the OBS Project. Any connection problems are between you and the service you're streaming to.
[H2] The quality on my stream or recording is bad! How can I fix it?
The quickest way to make sure you have good settings is to use the Tools / Auto Configuration Wizard in OBS. This will get most basic settings correct for you. If you are streaming, check out our Streaming with x264 guide for a primer on video encoding and how to adjust settings further to get the most out of your stream.
If you are recording, try using Simple output mode and the recording presets. If you have an available hardware encoder, try to use that for your recordings. For more in-depth options, see our local recording guide.
[H2] I updated and now nothing in OBS is working, what happened?
We are very careful when making updates, and test everything as extensively as we can. OBS updates should leave your settings intact, but it's possible that something else on your system may have interfered with the update process. Most commonly, updates will cause antivirus and security programs to look closer at OBS. Some can even flag the behavior, falsely, as malicious. Make sure that if you are running an antivirus, the OBS folder is whitelisted. You may need to remove and re-add any .exe files to the whitelist after each update as some products ignore the whitelist if the file has changed since it was added.
Since the OBS Contributors are a small group, we can only test against the hardware and software that we have available. If we do make a mistake with an update, you can bet we'll be on top of it, honest about it, and correct it as soon as we can. Stop by our Community Chat if you need more assistance.
[H2] How can I support OBS Project?
There's lots of ways! If you want to donate, we have a page set up for that. If you're looking to contribute to OBS' code, check out our developer quickstart guide. If you're multilingual, and want to help with OBS translations, check out the Crowdin page.