What is OBS Studio?
OBS Studio is a comprehensive screen-casting and live-streaming software available across multiple platforms, including macOS, Windows, and Linux. It offers a user-friendly interface and a wide range of features typically found in commercial screen recording apps, making the recording and streaming process simple and accessible. With its open-source and free-of-charge nature, OBS Studio has gained immense popularity and is one of the most recommended apps for screen-casting and live streaming
Highlights
- Cross-platform availability (macOS, Windows, Linux)
- Support for various encoding formats (H264, AAC) and hardware acceleration (Intel Quick Sync Video, AMD, NVIDIA)
- Unlimited number of scenes and sources
- Live RTMP streaming to popular platforms (Twitch, YouTube, Mixer, DailyMotion, Smashcast)
- Output to common video formats (MP4, MKV, FLV)
- GPU-based game capture for high-performance streaming
- Support for DirectShow capture devices (webcams, capture cards)
- Customizable hotkeys for common actions (muting audio, switching scenes, starting/stopping recordings)
- Preview functionality to review visuals before going live
Features
Streaming
Low CPU usage
Video Casting
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Virtual camera output
SMS Messaging
Capture Video
Hitbox support
Dark Mode
Live Broadcasting
Screen Sharing
Stream Capture
Live Camera Streaming
Gaming-focused
Multi-streaming
MultiView
Custom overlays
Transitions Effects
Live Video Effects
Restream.io integration
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Live recording
FPS counter
Media Streaming
Audio Recording
Audio Track Split
Youtube Gaming Integration
Ability to select a source
Live Streaming
Customizable
Chroma Key / Green Screen
Multicast RTP streaming
Game Streaming
Lua scripting
Extensive settings menu
Record desktop activity
RTMP Live Streaming
Twitch Integration
Youtube integration
Screen Recording