OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) is free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. Stream to Twitch, YouTube and many other providers or record your own videos with high quality H264 / AAC encoding.
OBS Knowledge Base. How to install the latest version of OBS Studio on Windows
Discussion forums for OBS Studio, the free and open source software for video recording and live streaming.
OBS Knowledge Base. A quick introduction to OBS Studio that guides you towards creating your first stream or recording!
OBS Knowledge Base. An extensive overview of OBS Studio and all its main features
Streaming in 2026 is all about precision — the right OBS settings can make or break your broadcast. From encoder choice to bitrate balancing, small tweaks deliver big quality gains. Whether you’re ...