OBS STUDIO

OBS Studio for Streaming & Recording

Professional open-source software for video recording and live streaming. Master scene composition, audio mixing, streaming settings, and production workflows.

Overview

OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) Studio is a free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming. It's the industry standard for content creators, streamers, and professionals, offering powerful scene composition, audio mixing, and encoding capabilities.

From Twitch streaming to corporate webinars, OBS provides the flexibility and performance needed for professional broadcasting on any platform.

Key Features

Scene Composition

Unlimited scenes with custom sources and transitions

Hardware Encoding

NVENC, AMF, QuickSync for GPU-accelerated encoding

Audio Mixer

Multi-track audio, filters, noise suppression

Display Capture

Full screen, window, or region capture

Streaming Protocols

RTMP, SRT, HLS for multi-platform streaming

High Performance

Optimized for minimal CPU/GPU overhead

Advanced Filters

Color correction, chroma key, motion tracking

Plugin System

Extensive third-party plugin ecosystem

Use Cases

Live Game Streaming

Stream gameplay to Twitch, YouTube, or Kick with overlays, alerts, and real-time chat integration. Optimize encoder settings for smooth 1080p60 streaming.

Professional Webinars

Produce multi-camera presentations with screen sharing, lower thirds, and seamless transitions. Record locally for post-production.

Video Production

Record high-quality local footage for YouTube or social media. Use scene collections for different show formats and quick switching.

Why OBS Studio

Free & Open Source: Completely free with no watermarks, usage limits, or premium tiers. Licensed under GPLv2.

Cross-Platform: Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux with native performance on all platforms.

Professional Quality: Used by major streamers, news organizations, and enterprises for live production.

Extensible: Browser sources, custom plugins, Lua/Python scripting, and WebSocket API for remote control.

Quick Facts

Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
License
GNU GPLv2
Encoders
x264, NVENC, AMF, QuickSync
Max Resolution
4K (limited by hardware)