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About OBS Studio

OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster Software) is free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming. It is used by streamers, teachers, gamers and content creators to record the screen and broadcast to platforms such as YouTube and Twitch.

Main features:

  • High-performance real-time video and audio capture and mixing
  • Unlimited scenes, switched seamlessly with custom transitions
  • Many source types: screen and window capture, webcams, images, text, browser windows and capture cards
  • Audio mixer with per-source filters such as noise suppression, noise gate and gain
  • Stream to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook and other services, or record to MP4, MKV and more
  • Hotkeys for almost every action
  • Studio Mode to preview scenes before going live
  • Extend it with plugins and scripts

OBS Studio is completely free, with no watermarks or recording time limits, and runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.

Key features

Screen recordingRecord the screen, a window, a game or a webcam
Live streamingStream to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook and more
Scenes and transitionsUnlimited scenes with custom transitions
Audio mixerNoise suppression, noise gate and gain filters
Studio ModePreview scenes before going live
PluginsExtend OBS with plugins and scripts
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License and price

License type
Free · open source

System requirements

Operating system
Windows, macOS, Linux

Good and keep in mind

Good

  • Powerful and completely free
  • No watermarks or time limits
  • Works with all major streaming platforms

Keep in mind

  • Learning curve for scenes and sources
  • No built-in video editor

Frequently asked questions

Is OBS Studio free?
Yes. OBS Studio is completely free and open source, with no watermarks and no recording time limits.
Can OBS Studio record my screen?
Yes. You can record your whole screen, a single window or a game, together with your webcam and microphone.
Which platforms can I stream to with OBS?
It can stream to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook and many other services, or to any custom RTMP server.
What operating systems does OBS Studio support?
OBS Studio runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Where can I download OBS Studio safely?
Download it from the official OBS Project website using the link on this page.

Other free alternatives to Camtasia

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GUIDEBest Free Alternatives to CamtasiaThe best free alternatives to Camtasia for screen recording and tutorial videos: OBS Studio, ShareX and DaVinci Resolve. No watermarks. Download from official sites.