What is OBS Studio?

OBS Studio is the industry-standard free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming. High-performance real-time video/audio capturing and mixing with scenes composed of multiple sources including window captures, images, text, browser windows, webcams, and capture cards. Set up unlimited scenes with seamless custom transitions. Intuitive audio mixer with per-source filters (noise gate, noise suppression, gain) and VST plugin support. Studio Mode lets you preview scenes before going live. Multiview monitors 8 scenes simultaneously. Powerful API enables plugins and scripts with Lua or Python for endless customization.

Key Features

✓Live streaming to all platforms
✓High-quality recording
✓Real-time video/audio mixing
✓Unlimited scenes
✓Custom transitions
✓Audio mixer with VST plugins
✓Noise gate and suppression
✓Studio Mode preview
✓Multiview (8 scenes)
✓Hotkey support
✓Plugin/script API (Lua, Python)
✓100% open-source

🔒 Privacy & Data Protection

OBS Studio is fully open-source software that runs on your machine. Streams go directly to your chosen platform – OBS itself collects no data. Local recordings stay on your device. The software is maintained by a transparent community with open development on GitHub. For streamers and content creators wanting complete control over their broadcast setup, OBS delivers professional capabilities.

Best For

Streamers broadcasting on Twitch/YouTubeContent creators recording videosGamers streaming gameplayEducators teaching onlineBusinesses hosting webinarsPodcasters recording video

💰 Pricing

OBS Studio is completely free and open-source. There are no paid tiers, no subscriptions, no premium features behind paywalls.

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