Name: OBS Studio
Rating: 4.6 (2540 reviews)

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2026.1 · exe · 520 MB

Overview

Download OBS Studio, the ultimate free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming. Capture high-performance desktop activity, customize scenes with multiple sources, and broadcast live to YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook on Windows and Mac.

Key Features

Real-Time Video & Audio Capturing: Capture unlimited scenes from window captures, webcams, capture cards, desktop displays, browser windows, and game feeds simultaneously. Seamless Live Streaming: Direct integration and stream key support for top broadcasting platforms including YouTube Live, Twitch, Kick, Facebook Live, and custom RTMP servers. Advanced Audio Mixer: Built-in per-source audio filters such as noise suppression, noise gate, gain, and VST plugin support for crystal-clear microphone output. Custom Scenes & Modular Studio Mode: Create unlimited pre-configured layout scenes and preview sources before pushing them live to your stream audience. Hardware Accelerated Encoding: Utilizes GPU hardware encoders (NVIDIA NVENC, AMD AMF, Apple VT) to record and stream smoothly with minimal CPU usage.

System Requirements

Windows Operating System: Windows 10 or later (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 or higher (Quad-core recommended) RAM: 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended) Graphics: DirectX 10.1 compatible GPU (NVIDIA GTX 10-series / AMD RX 500-series or better recommended for hardware encoding) Storage: 1 GB free disk space macOS Operating System: macOS Big Sur 11.0 or later Processor: Intel processor or Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4 chips) RAM: 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended) Storage: 1 GB free disk space