It is available for Windows, macOS, Linux distributions, and BSD. This allows OBS to block problematic DLLs from attaching to OBS and causing freezing or crashes, for example 3rd party overlay hooks and outdated video capture devices.OBS Studio (also Open Broadcaster Software or OBS, for short) is a free and open-source, cross-platform screencasting and streaming app. Added a DLL blocking feature for Windows.

Added support for multiple audio tracks in Simple output recording

Enhanced RTMP V1 extends the RTMP protocol to support newer video codecs and HDR. Added support for streaming AV1/HEVC over Enhanced RTMP What's new in 29.1 (see changelog for more)? OBS Studio could be easier to use, but you'll soon learn the basics, and overall it offers plenty of video recording/ streaming power. Add a source, explore the settings, click Start Recording and check the video results.

The program doesn't make much of an effort to lead you through all this, but it doesn't take long to figure out the basics. For example, you could include a web development tool, a browser window with a live preview of the site you're updating, and a microphone to tell the viewers what you're doing.Ī Record option can save your show/ demonstration/ game/ presentation as an FLV/ MP4/ MOV/ TS/ M3U8 video with your choice of encoder and settings.Īlternatively, there's support for live streaming via Twitch, YouTube,, DailyMotion,, , Facebook Live or Restream.io. The program supports multiple sources, including media files, games, web pages, application windows, webcams, your desktop, microphone and more. OBS Studio (a rewrite of the original Open Broadcaster) is a comprehensive open-source package for video recording and live streaming.

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