OBS Studio

by OBS Project · Video editing & screen recording

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Free screen recorder and live-streaming studio.

Official download from obsproject.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens obsproject.com, OBS Project's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is OBS Studio?

OBS Studio records and streams your screen, webcam and audio with scenes you can switch between. It works with YouTube, Twitch and any RTMP service and has no watermark or time limit.

Key features

  • Scenes with screen, webcam and media sources
  • Streams to YouTube, Twitch and RTMP
  • Audio mixer with filters
  • Virtual camera for video calls

Best for

  • Recording tutorials and lectures
  • Live streaming games
  • Professional-looking video calls

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install OBS Studio

  1. 1Open the official OBS Studio download page on obsproject.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id OBSProject.OBSStudio -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask obs

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub com.obsproject.Studio

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download OBS Studio safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on obsproject.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

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Alternatives

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FAQ

OBS Studio questions

Where can I download OBS Studio safely?

Download OBS Studio only from OBS Project's official site at obsproject.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is OBS Studio free?

Yes. OBS Studio is open-source software and free to use.

Does OBS Studio work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

OBS Studio is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check OBS Project's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install OBS Studio from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id OBSProject.OBSStudio -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask obs); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub com.obsproject.Studio). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to OBS Studio?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full video editing & screen recording list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.