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OBS Studio

Audio & Video

Record screens, combine cameras and audio, and use multiple scenes for recording or streaming.

Use with conditions
Last updatedRelease 2026-08-14
Open source licenseGPL-2.0
PlatformsWindows 10/11 · macOS 12+ · Linux
DeploymentDesktop

About this project

OBS Studio records video and produces live streams using scenes assembled from sources. A scene can combine windows, screens, cameras, capture cards, images, text, and browser content. Users prepare several scenes and switch between them during production. Audio is captured and mixed in the same environment, forming a live audiovisual workflow. Sources remain separately configurable within scenes.

The audio mixer offers per-source filters such as noise suppression, gain, and noise gates, with VST support. Transitions connect scenes, and hotkeys control actions such as recording, switching, and muting. Studio Mode previews changes before sending them to the output. Rearrangeable panels, plugins, and scripting interfaces provide further customization of the production environment.

The setup wizard considers recording or streaming goals, hardware, and network conditions. The official guide then asks users to add sources, check audio devices, and make a short test recording. Source availability differs by platform: the guide identifies Game Capture as Windows-only. Actual output depends on the selected sources and settings, which still require testing.

Decision guide
01

Why it is worth a look

  • Combine several visual sources into scenes
  • Automatic configuration wizard
  • Official paths for Windows, macOS, and Linux
02

Before you use it

  • Configuration depends on hardware, recording specifications, and network conditions
  • Make a test recording and check sound, picture, and save location
  • Streaming exposes images and sound publicly; human confirmation is needed before starting
Manual setupModerate
With an AI agentLow
DeploymentDesktop
Additional requirementsNot verified

Use a supported operating system; Have permission to install local applications; Some requirements have not been verified. Check the official setup instructions.

03

What it can do

  • Screen and window capture
  • Camera and multi-source mixing
  • Scenes and transitions
  • Audio mixing and filters
  • Recording and streaming

Who it fits

Good for

Creating tutorials, demonstrations, or streams; Willingness to spend time configuring scenes and audio

Not a fit

Needing one-click screen recording without adjusting any settings

Getting started

  1. Download the official installer and run the automatic configuration wizard
  2. Add visual sources and check audio devices
  3. Record a short sample and confirm the result before deciding to stream