OBS Studio
Free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming.
Last verified: October 2, 2026
Official links
Links go directly to the developer, publisher or authorized store. Welcome Free Tools does not host any files. Official domain: obsproject.com
Overview
OBS Studio, short for Open Broadcaster Software, is a free and open-source application for recording video and streaming live. It is developed by the OBS Project and contributors and runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
OBS works with scenes made up of sources such as your screen, a single window, a webcam, images, text and audio devices. You can switch between scenes while recording or streaming, mix audio from several inputs and apply filters such as noise suppression or colour correction. It can stream to popular platforms including Twitch and YouTube, or record to a local file.
OBS Studio is widely used by gamers, teachers recording lessons, people producing online meetings and anyone creating screen recordings or tutorials. It is powerful but has a learning curve, so the official guides on obsproject.com are worth reading. Download it only from the official website or your system’s official software store.
Features
- Scenes built from screen, window, webcam, image and text sources
- Live streaming to platforms such as Twitch and YouTube
- Local recording to video files
- Audio mixer with per-source filters
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
Questions and answers
What is OBS Studio?
Free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming. It is developed by OBS Project.
Is OBS Studio free?
OBS Studio is listed as: Free & Open Source. Whether optional purchases exist has not been verified yet. Pricing can change, so confirm on the official source.
Is OBS Studio available on Android?
Android is not among the platforms listed for OBS Studio. Listed platforms: Linux, macOS, Windows.
Does OBS Studio have a Windows version?
Yes, Windows is a listed platform.
Where is the official OBS Studio website?
The official website is https://obsproject.com/ (official source verified on October 2, 2026).
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