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A free, open-source screen capture, screen recording and file-sharing tool for Windows with configurable after-capture workflows.
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OBS Studio for Windows
Free and open-source software for screen recording and live streaming, built around scenes, sources and an audio mixer.
Verified Windows support:
Not yet verified – see compatibility notes
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About OBS Studio
OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster Software) is used to record video and to stream live to supported platforms. You build scenes from sources such as screen and window capture, webcams, images, browser sources and audio inputs, then switch between them while recording or streaming.
It includes an audio mixer with per-source filters, a studio mode for previewing scenes before they go live, configurable hotkeys and support for third-party plugins. Hardware-accelerated encoding is available on supported graphics cards.
Recording and streaming are demanding tasks, so check the official release notes and your graphics driver version before upgrading.
Key features
- Scene-based recording and streaming
- Screen, window, game and webcam capture sources
- Audio mixer with per-source filters
- Studio mode to preview scenes before switching
- Configurable hotkeys
- Plugin and script support
- Hardware-accelerated encoding on supported GPUs
Screenshots
We have not added screenshots for this listing yet. The official OBS Studio website (opens in a new tab) shows the current interface.
Windows compatibility
A version is marked Supported only when the project’s official sources state it for the current release. Support can change between releases, so always check the release notes.
| Windows | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 | Reported, not yet verified | Reported as supported. Confirm on the official download page. |
| Windows 10 | Reported, not yet verified | Reported as supported (64-bit). Confirm on the official download page. |
| Windows 8.1 | Not confirmed | Not confirmed for the current release. |
| Windows 8 | Not confirmed | Not confirmed for the current release. |
| Windows 7 | Not confirmed | Not confirmed for the current release. |
Architectures (reported): x64, ARM64. How we check compatibility
System requirements
- Supported Windows versions and hardware requirements change between releases. Check the official download page and release notes.
Hardware and runtime requirements can change with each release. Check the official release notes (opens in a new tab) before installing.
Available download formats
All links go to official OBS Studio sources. Choose the package that matches your Windows version and architecture.
Installers
Standard setup programs (EXE or MSI) that install the application for you.
| Package | Format | Architecture | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows installer (x64) | EXE installer | x64 | Official page for Windows installer (x64) (opens in a new tab) |
Portable packages
Archives you extract and run without a full installation. Some still need runtime components.
| Package | Format | Architecture | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows ZIP package (x64)Check the release notes for how the ZIP build differs from the installer. | Portable ZIP | x64 | Official page for Windows ZIP package (x64) (opens in a new tab) |
| Windows ZIP package (ARM64) | Portable ZIP | ARM64 | Official page for Windows ZIP package (ARM64) (opens in a new tab) |
Source code
Source code archives are for developers and are not ready-to-install software.
| Package | Format | Architecture | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source codeGitHub-generated source archives. Not an installer. | Source code archive | Any | Official page for Source code (opens in a new tab) |
Some package types above are based on recent releases and have not been re-checked for the newest version. The official page is the authority on which files are currently offered.
Before you install: confirm you are on the official project domain, check that the publisher and release notes match, and compare any published checksum or signature with the file you downloaded. Do not download installers from unofficial mirrors.
How to install
- Open the official OBS Studio download page.
- Download the Windows installer, or the ZIP package from the official GitHub releases page if you prefer it.
- Update your graphics driver before the first launch if you plan to use hardware encoding.
- Run the installer and follow the setup steps.
- On first launch, use the Auto-Configuration Wizard or set your recording and streaming options manually.
License
OBS Studio is free to download and use and its source code is publicly available. License: GNU GPL version 2 or later.
Confirm the current terms in the official license information (opens official site in a new tab) before redistributing or modifying the software.
Release history and changelog
- Latest verified version
- Check official source
- Release date
- Check official source
Codehimblog does not copy changelogs. Read the full history of changes on the official OBS Studio changelog (opens official site in a new tab).
Official links
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