Overview
OBS Studio is a powerful, open‑source solution for live streaming and screen recording, trusted by creators, educators, and professionals worldwide. Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, OBS lets you capture high‑quality video from your screen, webcam, apps, and external devices, then mix them in real time using customizable scenes and sources. With its intuitive yet highly flexible interface, you can add overlays, text, images, browser sources, and media, and switch between layouts with one click.
Designed for modern streaming workflows, OBS Studio integrates seamlessly with popular platforms like Twitch, YouTube, Facebook Live, and custom RTMP servers. Advanced audio controls, including per‑source filters, noise suppression, gain, and mixing, help you deliver clear, professional sound. Scene transitions, hotkeys, and studio mode enable smooth, television‑style productions without expensive hardware.
Because OBS Studio is open source and free to use, there are no watermarks, time limits, or subscription fees. A rich plugin ecosystem extends its capabilities with virtual cameras, AI‑assisted tools, and advanced production features. Whether you’re hosting a live show, recording tutorials, streaming games, or running online events, OBS Studio gives you full control over your broadcast pipeline, from capture to encoding and output, in one reliable and extensible platform.
Pricing
Free
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Use Cases
- Game streaming to platforms like Twitch, YouTube, or Bilibili with customizable overlays, alerts, and webcam scenes.
- Recording tutorial videos, software demos, or online courses with screen capture, picture-in-picture, and clear microphone audio.
- Hosting webinars, virtual events, or product launches by combining multiple cameras, slides, and media sources into a polished live show.
- Live commerce and social streaming where you switch between product shots, close-ups, and promotional graphics in real time.
- Hybrid meetings or conferences, routing multiple inputs and sending a professional mixed feed into video conferencing tools.
Features
OBS supports all your favorite streaming platforms and more.
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FAQ
Is OBS Studio really free to use?
Yes. OBS Studio is completely free and open source with no subscriptions, time limits, or watermarks on your recordings and streams.
Do I need a powerful PC to run OBS Studio?
OBS can run on a wide range of hardware, but performance depends on your CPU, GPU, and streaming/recording settings. Using hardware encoding (like NVENC or Quick Sync) can significantly improve performance on supported devices.
Can OBS Studio stream to multiple platforms at the same time?
OBS Studio can stream to one destination by default, but you can use third-party restreaming services or community plugins to broadcast to multiple platforms simultaneously.
Does OBS Studio support plugins and virtual cameras?
Yes. OBS Studio has a rich plugin ecosystem for features like virtual cameras, visual effects, and advanced production tools. Many plugins are free and maintained by the community.
Can I record and stream at the same time with OBS Studio?
Yes. OBS Studio allows you to stream live while simultaneously recording a local high-quality copy, using separate settings for each if needed.