What Is OBS (Open Broadcaster Software)?
Free, open-source software for live streaming and recording. The most popular streaming application worldwide.
OBS Studio is the industry-standard software for live streaming and screen recording. It supports all major streaming platforms (Twitch, YouTube, Kick, Facebook), multiple encoders (NVENC, x264, AV1), and has an extensive plugin ecosystem. OBS uses a scene/source system where you compose your stream layout from multiple sources (game capture, webcam, overlays, alerts). It's free, open-source, and available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
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Related Terms
Encoding
The process of compressing raw video data into a smaller format using a codec like H.264, HEVC, or AV1.
Bitrate
The amount of data processed per second in a video or audio stream, measured in Kbps or Mbps.
FPS (Frames Per Second)
The number of individual images displayed per second in a video. Common values are 24, 30, 60, and 120 fps.