OBS Studio 32.2.1 – Free Open Broadcaster Software

Professional tool for high-quality screen capture, live streaming, and real-time scene mixing.

2026-07-26

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OBS Studio - Live streaming software displaying scene setup and real-time capture tools

OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster) is an open-source, free software platform for recording video and streaming live. It features high-performance real-time video and audio capture and mixing, with unlimited scenes and seamless switching through custom transitions. Filters for video sources are available, including image masking, color correction, chroma and color keying, and an intuitive audio mixer with filter functions such as noise gate, noise suppression, and more.

OBS Studio includes a powerful API that enables plugins and scripts for added customization and functionality tailored to your needs. Native plugins support high-performance integrations, while Lua or Python scripts interface with existing sources. Collaborate with developers in the streaming community to access the features you need, with endless possibilities.

Open Broadcaster supports all your favorite streaming platforms and more.

OBS Studio Features:

High-performance real-time video and audio capture and mixing. Create scenes from multiple sources, including window captures, images, text, browser windows, webcams, capture cards, and more.
Set up an unlimited number of scenes you can switch between seamlessly via custom transitions.
Intuitive audio mixer with per-source filters including noise gate, noise suppression, and gain. Take advanced control with VST plugin support.
Powerful and easy-to-use configuration options. Add new Sources, duplicate existing ones, and adjust their properties effortlessly.
The streamlined Settings panel offers numerous configuration options, allowing you to adjust every aspect of your broadcast or recording.
The modular ‘Dock' UI lets you rearrange the layout to your preference. You can even pop each dock into its window.

Create Professional Productions

Choose from various customizable transitions for switching between scenes, or add your stinger video files.
Assign hotkeys for nearly every action, such as switching scenes, starting or stopping streams or recordings, muting audio sources, push-to-talk, and more.
Studio Mode lets you preview scenes and sources before going live. Adjust or create new scenes and sources, ensuring they're perfect before your viewers see them.
Gain a high-level view of your production with Multiview. Monitor up to 8 scenes and easily cue or transition to any of them with a single or double click.

OBS software is distributed under the GPLv2 license and developed by volunteer contributors worldwide in their free time. The license allows anyone to use OBS freely for any purpose. It has no watermarks or limitations and can be used commercially without restrictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OBS Studio free to use?

Yes. OBS Studio is completely free and open-source software. You can use it for screen recording, live streaming, and video capture without paying licensing fees, subscriptions, or adding watermarks to your recordings.

OBS Studio – Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
✓ Completely free and open-source software with no subscriptions, ads, or watermarks.	✗ The extensive settings and interface can be overwhelming for first-time users.
✓ Supports high-quality screen recording and live streaming with hardware encoding for better performance.	✗ Video encoding and high-resolution streaming can place significant demands on CPU and GPU resources.
✓ Offers customizable scenes, sources, transitions, audio mixing, and Studio Mode for professional broadcasts.	✗ Built-in video editing features are limited, requiring separate software for advanced post-production.
✓ Works with popular streaming platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, Facebook Live, and many RTMP services.	✗ Some advanced features and integrations depend on third-party plugins or manual configuration.
✓ Supports plugins and a large community that extends functionality with additional tools and features.	✗ Incorrect encoder or bitrate settings can result in dropped frames or reduced streaming quality.