OBS Studio
obsproject.comFree and open source software for video recording and live streaming.
Media & Entertainmentlive-streamingvideo-recordingopen-sourcebroadcastingscreen-capturepluginscross-platform
About
OBS Studio is a free, open-source application for video recording and live streaming on Windows, Mac, and Linux. It supports streaming to platforms like Twitch and YouTube, with features including scene management, audio mixing, and high-quality encoding. A plugin API allows extensibility via Lua, Python, or native plugins.
Problem
Content creators need a free, powerful tool to capture, mix, and broadcast video and audio to streaming platforms or local recordings.
For
content creators, streamers, and video producers
How it works
Users build scenes from multiple sources (webcams, windows, capture cards, etc.), configure audio and transitions, and stream or record using high-performance real-time encoding.
Business model
open-source
Status
launched
Company
The OBS Project