OBS Studio
Developed byLain

What is OBS Studio?

OBS Studio, short for Open Broadcaster Software Studio, is a free and open-source software suite designed for video recording and live streaming. It is widely utilized by content creators, gamers, educators, and professionals for various purposes, including streaming gameplay, creating tutorials, hosting webinars, broadcasting events, and more.

As a versatile and powerful tool for video recording and live streaming, OBS Studio offers a comprehensive set of features and customization options, enabling users to produce professional-quality content. The platform is currently available in 59 languages.

What makes OBS Studio strong?

  • OBS Studio allows users to live stream their content to popular platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, Facebook Live, and more. It supports various streaming protocols and services, including RTMP, HLS, and SRT.
  • Users can record their screen activity or specific windows in high-definition quality. OBS Studio supports multiple video formats and codecs for recording, including MP4, FLV, and MKV.
  • OBS Studio uses a scene-based workflow, allowing users to create and switch between different scenes composed of various sources such as capture devices, images, text, browser windows, and more.
  • Users can mix multiple audio sources, including microphone input, system sound, browser audio, and more. OBS Studio provides tools for adjusting audio levels, adding filters, and controlling audio sources independently.
  • OBS Studio supports scene transitions, allowing for smooth transitions between scenes during live streams or recordings. Users can also apply filters, effects, and overlays to enhance their content.
  • Users can create and customize overlays, graphics, and text elements to add branding, information, or visual enhancements to their streams or recordings.
  • OBS Studio is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, making it accessible to a wide range of users across different platforms.
  • OBS Studio is highly extensible, with support for plugins that provide additional functionality and features. Users can extend OBS Studio's capabilities through various community-developed plugins and integrations.
  • Despite its powerful features, OBS Studio is designed to be resource-efficient, ensuring smooth performance even on less powerful hardware configurations.
  • OBS Studio offers a wide range of settings and options for customization, allowing users to optimize performance, video quality, streaming settings, and more according to their preferences and requirements.

All features

  • Live Streaming
  • Video Recording
  • Scene Composition
  • Audio Mixing
  • Transitions and Effects
  • Customizable Overlays
  • Multi-platform Support
  • Plugin Support
  • Resource Efficiency
  • Customizable Settings

Pricing

Free

monthly

US$

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Who uses OBS Studio ?

Siemens
Ohio State University