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Capture, compose, and stream video effortlessly across platforms
OBS Studio enables real-time video capture, scene composition, encoding, recording, and live streaming on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with extensive plugin support and a vibrant community.
OBS Studio is a free, cross‑platform application for capturing, compositing, encoding, recording, and streaming video content. It targets creators such as gamers, educators, podcasters, and small production teams who need a flexible broadcast solution without licensing costs.
The software lets you build custom scenes from multiple sources—cameras, game windows, desktop capture, audio inputs—and apply filters, transitions, and real‑time effects. Hardware‑accelerated encoders keep latency low while preserving quality, and built‑in support for major streaming services simplifies live distribution.
Installers are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and the source code is released under GPL‑2.0. A robust plugin ecosystem and scripting interfaces (Lua, Python) enable further customization. Community resources—including documentation, forums, and Discord—provide guidance for both beginners and advanced users.
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Yes, OBS Studio is free software released under the GPL‑2.0 license.
OBS runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Yes, OBS offers a plugin API and supports scripts in Lua and Python.
Use the built‑in multi‑output feature or install a third‑party plugin such as Restream.
Documentation, forums, Discord, and the project’s GitHub repository provide support and contribution guidelines.
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