Official source review · not device tested. Installation steps are introductory suggestions; follow current official documentation.
What it can help you do
OBS Studio is open-source software for recording video and live streaming. Its official getting-started material covers the configuration wizard, sources, audio levels, and a short recording.
Check plugins, streaming platforms, media assets, and captured content separately. The workflow below is a suggestion only; this site has not completed an OBS recording test.
Who it is for
- Creators making tutorials, streams, and product demonstrations
Before you choose
Reasons to consider
- Video and audio sources can be combined in scenes
- The official download page lists current operating-system options
Things to check
- Encoders, capture permissions, and audio routing may require configuration
- This site has not completed a device test
Start with a small task
Installation and preparation
Use obsproject.com/download to select the installer or distribution method for your operating system. The page checked on 2026-10-10 displayed OBS Studio 32.2.2; verify the current release and OS requirements before downloading. This site does not host installers.
First use
A proposed safe first task is to capture a test window you own in a separate scene for about 30 seconds, then replay the file to check picture, audio, and save location. Keep the settings and original recording. Do not stream or capture private desktop content. This task has not been performed.
Environment requirements
The official download page checked on 2026-10-10 listed Windows 10/11 and macOS 13 or newer. It listed Flatpak on Flathub and a PPA for Ubuntu 24.04 and newer. Recheck the current release and installation instructions; system compatibility does not establish recording performance on this device.
Pricing and licensing
OBS Studio is available free of charge. Third-party plugins, streaming services, assets, and hardware may have separate costs or terms; the program does not grant rights to recorded material.
GPL-2.0-or-later (program); plugins, streaming services, and recorded content have separate terms.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get OBS Studio?
Use obsproject.com/download and choose the official option for your operating system. The listed version and requirements may change; verify them before installation.
Can OBS Studio be used in a commercial project?
OBS Studio is distributed under GPL-2.0-or-later. Check plugin licenses, streaming-platform terms, and rights to captured or recorded material separately; use of the program does not grant those rights.
Has this site tested recording quality or performance?
No. This page summarizes official sources and proposes a short local recording task; no completed device test or performance result is attached.
Test records
Records apply only to the listed environment, version and task. Outcomes may include failure or partial success and do not verify every feature. Source reviews are listed separately below.
No completed test records yet; tested conclusions and ratings are not provided.
Sources
- github.comOfficial repository and download page checked on 2026-10-10: https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio and https://obsproject.com/download. The page displayed version 32.2.2; it was not downloaded or tested. · 2026-10-06