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OBS Studio

Record your screen and build live-streaming scenes with free, open-source broadcasting software.

Desktop platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux. Check the publisher for current OS versions and hardware requirements.

What can you do with OBS Studio?

Record your screen and build live-streaming scenes with free, open-source broadcasting software.

  • Record a display, window, camera and microphone
  • Combine sources into reusable scenes
  • Stream to compatible platforms using your own account settings

How to install OBS Studio

  1. Open the official publisher page using the button on this page.
  2. Choose the installer that matches your operating system and processor where the publisher offers more than one option.
  3. Review the current requirements and complete the publisher's normal installation steps. Avoid third-party download mirrors.
  4. Launch the application and test a small, non-critical file before starting important work.

Your first useful task

Create a scene, add a display or window source, select your microphone and make a one-minute local recording. Check the picture, sound and file location before a longer session.

Before you choose

OBS is powerful but depends on your computer, encoder and upload speed. Start with a modest resolution and frame rate, then increase quality only after a stable test.

GetFree4U does not host, bundle or modify installers. Keep original files and review the result before replacing anything important.

Download questions

Does this page download a file directly?

No. The download button opens the official publisher website so you can select the current installer.

Which release should I choose?

Choose the stable release offered for your system unless you have a specific reason to test a preview build. Check compatibility on the official page.

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