OBS Studio

OBS Studio is a free software that helps you record your screen or stream live video to the internet. You can use it to capture games, presentations, tutorials, or any activity on your computer. The software lets you add your webcam, microphone, images, and other elements to create professional-looking broadcasts.

Unlike simple screen recorders, OBS Studio offers advanced features like scene switching, audio mixing, and custom transitions. You can organize different layouts for various parts of your stream and switch between them smoothly. The software also includes tools for adjusting video quality, managing audio levels, and adding filters.

Being open-source means the software is constantly improved by a community of developers. It is trusted by millions of users worldwide for both personal and professional streaming needs.

Getting started with OBS Studio takes just a few steps:

• Download the software from the official website and install it on your computer. Choose the version that matches your operating system.

• Run the auto-configuration wizard on first launch. This helps set up basic settings based on your computer and internet speed.

• Add sources to your scene. Click the plus button under Sources and choose what you want to capture, such as Display Capture for your screen, Video Capture Device for your webcam, or Audio Input for your microphone.

• Arrange your sources by dragging them in the preview window. You can resize, crop, and position each element exactly where you want it.

• Configure your streaming settings. Go to Settings and enter your stream key from YouTube, Twitch, or your preferred platform.

• Click Start Streaming to go live, or Start Recording to save videos to your computer. Use Studio Mode for previewing changes before showing them to viewers.

• Free and open-source software

• Cross-platform support for Windows, Mac, Linux

• Real-time video and audio mixing

• Direct streaming to major platforms

• Scene switching and transitions

• Advanced audio controls with filters

• Plugin manager for extensions

• Virtual camera output

• Customizable hotkeys

• Studio mode for preview

• High-quality recording options

• NVIDIA and AMD encoder support

• Browser source integration

• Unlimited scenes and sources