OBS Studio 25.0

A hotfix is available! Get the latest version here instead: https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases

New Features

• Added the ability to capture Vulkan-based games with game capture. Big thanks to Ubisoft Montreal for submitting this feature! [Littlematth/jpark37/Jim]

• Added a new capture method to window capture which allows capturing browsers, browser-based windows, and Microsoft Store (UWP) programs [jpark37]

  • By default, it will use "Automatic", which will use the normal method on most windows, and the new method on browsers, browser-based windows, and Microsoft Store (UWP) programs
  • The downside of the new method is that it can cause a bit of cursor lag, as well as a highlighted border around the captured window. The border itself does not get captured, however.
  • You can choose which capture method to use in window capture properties

• Added advanced scene collection importing (on the menu bar, Scene Collection -> Import) which allows you to import from other common streaming programs [Dillon]

• Added Media source hotkeys to allow control of playback (stop/pause/play/restart) [cg2121]

  • For now, these are just hotkeys. User interface for this is also planned for future updates

• Added the ability to drag and drop URLs to create browser sources (after displaying a confirmation prompt to ensure it was by intention) [WizardCM]

  • Developers can add an embed to their web pages that let them pre-specify parameters that automatically get set in the source when it's dragged into OBS. See this link for more details: https://obsproject.com/tools/browser-drag-and-drop

• Added T-bar to studio mode [cg2121]

  • Note that this will not work while using a Stinger transition or the "Cut" transition

• Added support for the SRT protocol (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Reliable_Transport) [boxerab]

  • This is available by choosing "Custom" under Stream settings > Service, then entering your srt:// path into the Server box.

• Added a button grid mode to the scenes list, which can be toggled via right-clicking on the scenes list [Dillon]

• Added ability to lock volume values of audio sources via their right-click context menu in the mixer [cg2121]

• Added source icons to the source list that give a more visible indication of their function (can be disabled in the View menu) [cg2121]

• Added support for cube LUT files in the LUT filter [jpark37]

• Added an option to show all audio sources to advanced audio settings [exeldro]

• Added an option to use percent rather than dB in advanced audio properties via right-clicking items in the window [cg2121]

• Added a button to save replay buffer next to the replay buffer button (similar to the pause button on the recording button) [cg2121]

• Added support for certain devices that can automatically rotate their camera output such as the Logitech StreamCam [Jim]

• Added the ability to change the projector type to the projector's right-click context menu [cg2121]

• Added the ability to copy/paste multiple selected sources [torresam]

• Added an option to enable/disable BTTV and/or FFZ chat extensions when connecting your Twitch account in the stream section of settings [Rodney]

• Added a system tray icon to show when the recording is paused [Programatic]

• Added a "Custom Quantization Matrix" option to QSV encoder (available on Ice Lake or newer) [brittneysclark]

• Added an option to toggle looping to the scroll filter [Dillon]

• Added a "Fade to Black" option for quick transitions in studio mode [cg2121]

• Added string specifiers to the Filename Formatting option in advanced settings which allows you to specify certain settings such as resolution and FPS to recording filenames [exeldro]

• Added a hotkey to reset the stats window/panel [cg2121]

• Added help icons when an property has a tooltip associated with it [WizardCM]

• Added monitor names in monitor selection context menus [WizardCM]

• Video settings now shows aspect ratio of canvas and output resolutions [cg2121]

Changes/Tweaks

• Increased default size of color source to the size of the canvas [cg2121]
• Increased default size of text in text sources [cg2121]
• Increased the number of files you can open with the image slideshow at once [Jim]
• Added various minor performance improvements [jpark37]
• The mask filter will now reload the mask automatically if the mask file has been modified [omkelderman]
• The browser source now uses a monospace font for the custom CSS property [WizardCM]
• Redesigned Decklink output UI by combining the start and stop buttons and highlighting them when the output is active. [cg2121]
• Removed the older deprecated NVENC encoder in advanced output mode to prevent confusion. You will now only see "NVENC (new)" (which we will eventually rename back to just "NVENC"). Rescaling is now supported on it (automatically falls back to the older implementation internally)

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where window capture could select an unintended window when opening its properties [Jim/Dillon]
• Fixed browser source not loading files with a hash character in the path [Dillon]
• Fixed a bug where importing profiles didn't work correctly in portable mode [WizardCM]
• Fixed a bug where resizing docks wouldn't work when hotkeys were disabled while OBS is focused [WizardCM]
• Fixed a bug where preview wasn't fully disabled when minimized [R1CH]
• Fixed a bug where the program could crash on startup if the system had flash installed on it [R1CH/Jim]
• Fixed a bug where the media source could sometimes lock up on a frame [Jim]
• Fixed a bug where Twitch browser panels would not use dark theme the first time they run [Jim]
• Fixed a bug where the recording audio bitrate would be too low when using a custom recording quality in simple output mode [Fenrir]
• Fixed a bug where a reconnected stream would drop to 0 kbps and disconnect if using audio track 2 [R1CH]
• Fixed a bug when using multiple game captures where the wrong game would sometimes be captured [Dillon]
• Fixed a crash when entering large resolutions in video settings [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash with PulseAudio on Linux [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash on shutdown that could occur after using the auto configuration wizard [R1CH]
• Fixed a crash with the VLC and slideshow sources when adding directories containing files with many unicode characters [R1CH]
• Fixed a crash on startup if a plugin saved whitespace to its config file (this primarily affected the Tuna plugin) [R1CH]
• Fixed a crash when no Decklink outputs are available, such as when the input is active at the same time [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash when when no Decklink output device is selected when the output is started [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash when using custom RTMP authentication [R1CH]
• Fixed an issue where devices could lock up when using the browser source [Jim]
• Fixed a few minor memory leaks [jpark37]
• Fixed an issue where the program would not let you know that the recording path was invalid [Lqlsoftware]

OBS Studio 25.0 Release Candidate 6

Release Candidate 6 Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the T-bar wouldn't work if you turned off studio mode while in the middle of a manually-set T-bar transition
• Fixed an issue where devices (particularly Elgato devices) wouldn't save their resolution while using default device resolution
• Fixed a bug where groups wouldn't show up when adding groups from other scenes via "Add Existing"
• Fixed a bug where Vulkan games being captured with game capture could cause the hook to crash if the user alt-tabbed too much
• Fixed a bug where a crash could happen when renaming filters
• Fixed a bug where the program could freeze/crash on shutdown (especially when using VSTs)
• Fixed monitor names not showing up correctly in other languages

Release Candidate 5 Fixes

• Fixed Microsoft Store (UWP) programs not capturing with game capture
• Fixed preview flickering issue some users were having
• Fixed a freeze/crash on shutdown when using VSTs

Release Candidate 3 and 4 Fixes

• Fixed the program sort of, uh, crashing in RC3
• Fixed text/color sources not being backward compatible with older versions
• Fixed text/color sources from older versions not showing up in "Add Existing" when adding a source
• Fixed a bug where the hook would sometimes not reacquire when alt-tabbing out of Vulkan-based games (such as Quake 2 RTX)
• Fixed a bug where some Vulkan-based games would have red and blue inverted when capturing with game capture
• Fixed a bug where restarting a media source with a hotkey would cause it to repeat multiple times
• Fixed a bug where some programs (such as VLC) couldn't be captured by game capture
• Fixed a bug where Logitech StreamCam's auto-rotation feature didn't always work
• Fixed a bug where game capture could no longer capture Microsoft Store games (such as Sea of Thieves)
• Fixed a bug where Microsoft Store would not be listed as a capturable window in Window Capture
• Fixed a bug where newly applied filters wouldn't save correctly, causing them to disappear when switching scenes or hiding the source
• Fixed a crash when capturing certain Vulkan-based games
• Fixed another bug when importing streamlabs scene collections
• Fixed override transition not working in some cases
• Note: To capture Rainbow 6 in Vulkan mode with the new game capture, you'll need the Y5S1 update of the game

Release Candidate 2 Fixes

• Fixed a bug when importing streamlabs scene collections with repeated names
• Fixed a crash that would happen when using the new capture method in window capture and running OBS as admin or when using an older version of Windows 10
• Fixed a bug where the new capture method in window capture was selectable even when it was unavailable, such as when running on older Windows 10 versions
• Fixed a bug where SRT output wasn't working properly

New Features

• Added the ability to capture Vulkan-based games with game capture. Big thanks to Ubisoft for the help! [Littlematth/jpark37/Jim]

  • Note: Currently may not work with Rainbow 6 Siege until the game is updated to support the new hook

• Added a new capture method to window capture which allows capturing browsers, browser-based windows, and Microsoft Store (UWP) programs [jpark37]

  • By default, it will use "Automatic", which will use the normal method on most windows, and the new method on browsers, browser-based windows, and Microsoft Store (UWP) programs
  • The downside of the new method is that it can cause a bit of cursor lag, as well as a highlighted border around the captured window. The border itself does not get captured, however.
  • You can choose which capture method to use in window capture properties

• Implemented browser plugin on Linux [bazukas/cg2121]

• Added advanced scene collection importing (on the menu bar, Scene Collection -> Import) which allows you to import from other common streaming programs [Dillon]

• Added Media source hotkeys to allow control of playback (stop/pause/play/restart) [cg2121]

  • For now, these are just hotkeys. User interface for this is also planned for future updates

• Added the ability to drag and drop URLs to create browser sources (after displaying a confirmation prompt to ensure it was by intention) [WizardCM]

  • Developers can add an embed to their web pages that let them pre-specify parameters that automatically get set in the source when it's dragged into OBS. See this link for more details: https://wizardcm.github.io/OBS-Drag-Demo/

• Added T-bar to studio mode [cg2121]

  • Note that this will not work while using a Stinger transition or the "Cut" transition

• Added support for the SRT protocol (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Reliable_Transport) [boxerab]

  • This is available by choosing "Custom" under Stream settings > Service, then entering your srt:// path into the Server box.

• Added a button grid mode to the scenes list, which can be toggled via right-clicking on the scenes list [Dillon]

• Added ability to lock volume values of audio sources via their right-click context menu in the mixer [cg2121]

• Added source icons to the source list that give a more visible indication of their function (can be disabled in the View menu) [cg2121]

• Added support for cube LUT files in the LUT filter [jpark37]

• Added an option to show all audio sources to advanced audio settings [exeldro]

• Added an option to use percent rather than dB in advanced audio properties via right-clicking items in the window [cg2121]

• Added a button to save replay buffer next to the replay buffer button (similar to the pause button on the recording button) [cg2121]

• Added support for certain devices that can automatically rotate their camera output such as the Logitech StreamCam [Jim]

• Added the ability to change the projector type to the projector's right-click context menu [cg2121]

• Added the ability to copy/paste multiple selected sources [torresam]

• Added an option to enable/disable BTTV and/or FFZ chat extensions when connecting your Twitch account in the stream section of settings [Rodney]

• Added a system tray icon to show when the recording is paused [Programatic]

• Added a "Custom Quantization Matrix" option to QSV encoder (available on Ice Lake or newer) [brittneysclark]

• Added an option to toggle looping to the scroll filter [Dillon]

• Added a "Fade to Black" option for quick transitions in studio mode [cg2121]

• Added string specifiers to the Filename Formatting option in advanced settings which allows you to specify certain settings such as resolution and FPS to recording filenames [exeldro]

• Added a hotkey to reset the stats window/panel [cg2121]

• Added help icons when an property has a tooltip associated with it [WizardCM]

• Added monitor names in monitor selection context menus [WizardCM]

• Video settings now shows aspect ratio of canvas and output resolutions [cg2121]

Changes/Tweaks

• Increased default size of color source to the size of the canvas [cg2121]
• Increased default size of text in text sources [cg2121]
• Increased the number of files you can open with the image slideshow at once [Jim]
• Added various minor performance improvements [jpark37]
• The mask filter will now reload the mask automatically if the mask file has been modified [omkelderman]
• The browser source now uses a monospace font for the custom CSS property [WizardCM]
• Redesigned Decklink output UI by combining the start and stop buttons and highlighting them when the output is active. [cg2121]

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where window capture could select an unintended window when opening its properties [Jim/Dillon]
• Fixed browser source not loading files with a hash character in the path [Dillon]
• Fixed a bug where importing profiles didn't work correctly in portable mode [WizardCM]
• Fixed a bug where resizing docks wouldn't work when hotkeys were disabled while OBS is focused [WizardCM]
• Fixed a bug where preview wasn't fully disabled when minimized [R1CH]
• Fixed a bug where the program could crash on startup if the system had flash installed on it [R1CH/Jim]
• Fixed a bug where the media source could sometimes lock up on a frame [Jim]
• Fixed a bug where Twitch browser panels would not use dark theme the first time they run [Jim]
• Fixed a bug where the recording audio bitrate would be too low when using a custom recording quality in simple output mode [Fenrir]
• Fixed a bug where a reconnected stream would drop to 0 kbps and disconnect if using audio track 2 [R1CH]
• Fixed a bug when using multiple game captures where the wrong game would sometimes be captured [Dillon]
• Fixed a crash when entering large resolutions in video settings [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash with PulseAudio on Linux [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash on shutdown that could occur after using the auto configuration wizard [R1CH]
• Fixed a crash with the VLC and slideshow sources when adding directories containing files with many unicode characters [R1CH]
• Fixed a crash on startup if a plugin saved whitespace to its config file (this primarily affected the Tuna plugin) [R1CH]
• Fixed a crash when no Decklink outputs are available, such as when the input is active at the same time [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash when when no Decklink output device is selected when the output is started [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash when using custom RTMP authentication [R1CH]
• Fixed an issue where devices could lock up when using the browser source [Jim]
• Fixed a few minor memory leaks [jpark37]
• Fixed an issue where the program would not let you know that the recording path was invalid [Lqlsoftware]

OBS Studio 25.0 Release Candidate 5

Release Candidate 5 Fixes

• Fixed Microsoft Store (UWP) programs not capturing with game capture
• Fixed preview flickering issue some users were having
• Fixed a freeze/crash on shutdown when using VSTs

Release Candidate 3 and 4 Fixes

• Fixed the program sort of, uh, crashing in RC3
• Fixed text/color sources not being backward compatible with older versions
• Fixed text/color sources from older versions not showing up in "Add Existing" when adding a source
• Fixed a bug where the hook would sometimes not reacquire when alt-tabbing out of Vulkan-based games (such as Quake 2 RTX)
• Fixed a bug where some Vulkan-based games would have red and blue inverted when capturing with game capture
• Fixed a bug where restarting a media source with a hotkey would cause it to repeat multiple times
• Fixed a bug where some programs (such as VLC) couldn't be captured by game capture
• Fixed a bug where Logitech StreamCam's auto-rotation feature didn't always work
• Fixed a bug where game capture could no longer capture Microsoft Store games (such as Sea of Thieves)
• Fixed a bug where Microsoft Store would not be listed as a capturable window in Window Capture
• Fixed a bug where newly applied filters wouldn't save correctly, causing them to disappear when switching scenes or hiding the source
• Fixed a crash when capturing certain Vulkan-based games
• Fixed another bug when importing streamlabs scene collections
• Fixed override transition not working in some cases
• Note: To capture Rainbow 6 in Vulkan mode with the new game capture, you'll need the Y5S1 update of the game

Release Candidate 2 Fixes

• Fixed a bug when importing streamlabs scene collections with repeated names
• Fixed a crash that would happen when using the new capture method in window capture and running OBS as admin or when using an older version of Windows 10
• Fixed a bug where the new capture method in window capture was selectable even when it was unavailable, such as when running on older Windows 10 versions
• Fixed a bug where SRT output wasn't working properly

New Features

• Added the ability to capture Vulkan-based games with game capture. Big thanks to Ubisoft for the help! [Littlematth/jpark37/Jim]

  • Note: Currently may not work with Rainbow 6 Siege until the game is updated to support the new hook

• Added a new capture method to window capture which allows capturing browsers, browser-based windows, and Microsoft Store (UWP) programs [jpark37]

  • By default, it will use "Automatic", which will use the normal method on most windows, and the new method on browsers, browser-based windows, and Microsoft Store (UWP) programs
  • The downside of the new method is that it can cause a bit of cursor lag, as well as a highlighted border around the captured window. The border itself does not get captured, however.
  • You can choose which capture method to use in window capture properties

• Implemented browser plugin on Linux [bazukas/cg2121]

• Added advanced scene collection importing (on the menu bar, Scene Collection -> Import) which allows you to import from other common streaming programs [Dillon]

• Added Media source hotkeys to allow control of playback (stop/pause/play/restart) [cg2121]

  • For now, these are just hotkeys. User interface for this is also planned for future updates

• Added the ability to drag and drop URLs to create browser sources (after displaying a confirmation prompt to ensure it was by intention) [WizardCM]

  • Developers can add an embed to their web pages that let them pre-specify parameters that automatically get set in the source when it's dragged into OBS. See this link for more details: https://wizardcm.github.io/OBS-Drag-Demo/

• Added T-bar to studio mode [cg2121]

  • Note that this will not work while using a Stinger transition or the "Cut" transition

• Added support for the SRT protocol (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Reliable_Transport) [boxerab]

  • This is available by choosing "Custom" under Stream settings > Service, then entering your srt:// path into the Server box.

• Added a button grid mode to the scenes list, which can be toggled via right-clicking on the scenes list [Dillon]

• Added ability to lock volume values of audio sources via their right-click context menu in the mixer [cg2121]

• Added source icons to the source list that give a more visible indication of their function (can be disabled in the View menu) [cg2121]

• Added support for cube LUT files in the LUT filter [jpark37]

• Added an option to show all audio sources to advanced audio settings [exeldro]

• Added an option to use percent rather than dB in advanced audio properties via right-clicking items in the window [cg2121]

• Added a button to save replay buffer next to the replay buffer button (similar to the pause button on the recording button) [cg2121]

• Added support for certain devices that can automatically rotate their camera output such as the Logitech StreamCam [Jim]

• Added the ability to change the projector type to the projector's right-click context menu [cg2121]

• Added the ability to copy/paste multiple selected sources [torresam]

• Added an option to enable/disable BTTV and/or FFZ chat extensions when connecting your Twitch account in the stream section of settings [Rodney]

• Added a system tray icon to show when the recording is paused [Programatic]

• Added a "Custom Quantization Matrix" option to QSV encoder (available on Ice Lake or newer) [brittneysclark]

• Added an option to toggle looping to the scroll filter [Dillon]

• Added a "Fade to Black" option for quick transitions in studio mode [cg2121]

• Added string specifiers to the Filename Formatting option in advanced settings which allows you to specify certain settings such as resolution and FPS to recording filenames [exeldro]

• Added a hotkey to reset the stats window/panel [cg2121]

• Added help icons when an property has a tooltip associated with it [WizardCM]

• Added monitor names in monitor selection context menus [WizardCM]

• Video settings now shows aspect ratio of canvas and output resolutions [cg2121]

Changes/Tweaks

• Increased default size of color source to the size of the canvas [cg2121]
• Increased default size of text in text sources [cg2121]
• Increased the number of files you can open with the image slideshow at once [Jim]
• Added various minor performance improvements [jpark37]
• The mask filter will now reload the mask automatically if the mask file has been modified [omkelderman]
• The browser source now uses a monospace font for the custom CSS property [WizardCM]
• Redesigned Decklink output UI by combining the start and stop buttons and highlighting them when the output is active. [cg2121]

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where window capture could select an unintended window when opening its properties [Jim/Dillon]
• Fixed browser source not loading files with a hash character in the path [Dillon]
• Fixed a bug where importing profiles didn't work correctly in portable mode [WizardCM]
• Fixed a bug where resizing docks wouldn't work when hotkeys were disabled while OBS is focused [WizardCM]
• Fixed a bug where preview wasn't fully disabled when minimized [R1CH]
• Fixed a bug where the program could crash on startup if the system had flash installed on it [R1CH/Jim]
• Fixed a bug where the media source could sometimes lock up on a frame [Jim]
• Fixed a bug where Twitch browser panels would not use dark theme the first time they run [Jim]
• Fixed a bug where the recording audio bitrate would be too low when using a custom recording quality in simple output mode [Fenrir]
• Fixed a bug where a reconnected stream would drop to 0 kbps and disconnect if using audio track 2 [R1CH]
• Fixed a bug when using multiple game captures where the wrong game would sometimes be captured [Dillon]
• Fixed a crash when entering large resolutions in video settings [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash with PulseAudio on Linux [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash on shutdown that could occur after using the auto configuration wizard [R1CH]
• Fixed a crash with the VLC and slideshow sources when adding directories containing files with many unicode characters [R1CH]
• Fixed a crash on startup if a plugin saved whitespace to its config file (this primarily affected the Tuna plugin) [R1CH]
• Fixed a crash when no Decklink outputs are available, such as when the input is active at the same time [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash when when no Decklink output device is selected when the output is started [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash when using custom RTMP authentication [R1CH]
• Fixed an issue where devices could lock up when using the browser source [Jim]
• Fixed a few minor memory leaks [jpark37]
• Fixed an issue where the program would not let you know that the recording path was invalid [Lqlsoftware]

OBS Studio 25.0 Release Candidate 4

If you have any issues with the release that you don't with 24.0.3, please report them either on our Discord #beta-testing channel, or on our forum thread.

Release Candidate 3 and 4 Fixes

• Fixed the program sort of, uh, crashing in RC3, and groups not working (my fault)
• Fixed text/color sources not being backward compatible with older versions
• Fixed text/color sources from older versions not showing up in "Add Existing" when adding a source
• Fixed a bug where the hook would sometimes not reacquire when alt-tabbing out of Vulkan-based games (such as Quake 2 RTX)
• Fixed a bug where some Vulkan-based games would have red and blue inverted when capturing with game capture
• Fixed a bug where restarting a media source with a hotkey would cause it to repeat multiple times
• Fixed a bug where some programs (such as VLC) couldn't be captured by game capture
• Fixed a bug where Logitech StreamCam's auto-rotation feature didn't always work
• Fixed a bug where game capture could no longer capture Microsoft Store games (such as Sea of Thieves)
• Fixed a bug where Microsoft Store would not be listed as a capturable window in Window Capture
• Fixed a bug where newly applied filters wouldn't save correctly, causing them to disappear when switching scenes or hiding the source
• Fixed a crash when capturing certain Vulkan-based games
• Fixed another bug when importing streamlabs scene collections
• Fixed override transition not working in some cases
• Note: To capture Rainbow 6 in Vulkan mode with the new game capture, you'll need the Y5S1 update of the game

Release Candidate 2 Fixes

• Fixed a bug when importing streamlabs scene collections with repeated names
• Fixed a crash that would happen when using the new capture method in window capture and running OBS as admin or when using an older version of Windows 10
• Fixed a bug where the new capture method in window capture was selectable even when it was unavailable, such as when running on older Windows 10 versions
• Fixed a bug where SRT output wasn't working properly

New Features

• Added the ability to capture Vulkan-based games with game capture. Big thanks to Ubisoft for the help! [Littlematth/jpark37/Jim]

  • Note: Currently may not work with Rainbow 6 Siege until the game is updated to support the new hook

• Added a new capture method to window capture which allows capturing browsers, browser-based windows, and Microsoft Store (UWP) programs [jpark37]

  • By default, it will use "Automatic", which will use the normal method on most windows, and the new method on browsers, browser-based windows, and Microsoft Store (UWP) programs
  • The downside of the new method is that it can cause a bit of cursor lag, as well as a highlighted border around the captured window. The border itself does not get captured, however.
  • You can choose which capture method to use in window capture properties

• Implemented browser plugin on Linux [bazukas/cg2121]

• Added advanced scene collection importing (on the menu bar, Scene Collection -> Import) which allows you to import from other common streaming programs [Dillon]

• Added Media source hotkeys to allow control of playback (stop/pause/play/restart) [cg2121]

  • For now, these are just hotkeys. User interface for this is also planned for future updates

• Added the ability to drag and drop URLs to create browser sources (after displaying a confirmation prompt to ensure it was by intention) [WizardCM]

  • Developers can add an embed to their web pages that let them pre-specify parameters that automatically get set in the source when it's dragged into OBS. See this link for more details: https://wizardcm.github.io/OBS-Drag-Demo/

• Added T-bar to studio mode [cg2121]

  • Note that this will not work while using a Stinger transition or the "Cut" transition

• Added support for the SRT protocol (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Reliable_Transport) [boxerab]

  • This is available by choosing "Custom" under Stream settings > Service, then entering your srt:// path into the Server box.

• Added a button grid mode to the scenes list, which can be toggled via right-clicking on the scenes list [Dillon]

• Added ability to lock volume values of audio sources via their right-click context menu in the mixer [cg2121]

• Added source icons to the source list that give a more visible indication of their function (can be disabled in the View menu) [cg2121]

• Added support for cube LUT files in the LUT filter [jpark37]

• Added an option to show all audio sources to advanced audio settings [exeldro]

• Added an option to use percent rather than dB in advanced audio properties via right-clicking items in the window [cg2121]

• Added a button to save replay buffer next to the replay buffer button (similar to the pause button on the recording button) [cg2121]

• Added support for certain devices that can automatically rotate their camera output such as the Logitech StreamCam [Jim]

• Added the ability to change the projector type to the projector's right-click context menu [cg2121]

• Added the ability to copy/paste multiple selected sources [torresam]

• Added an option to enable/disable BTTV and/or FFZ chat extensions when connecting your Twitch account in the stream section of settings [Rodney]

• Added a system tray icon to show when the recording is paused [Programatic]

• Added a "Custom Quantization Matrix" option to QSV encoder (available on Ice Lake or newer) [brittneysclark]

• Added an option to toggle looping to the scroll filter [Dillon]

• Added a "Fade to Black" option for quick transitions in studio mode [cg2121]

• Added string specifiers to the Filename Formatting option in advanced settings which allows you to specify certain settings such as resolution and FPS to recording filenames [exeldro]

• Added a hotkey to reset the stats window/panel [cg2121]

• Added help icons when an property has a tooltip associated with it [WizardCM]

• Added monitor names in monitor selection context menus [WizardCM]

• Video settings now shows aspect ratio of canvas and output resolutions [cg2121]

Changes/Tweaks

• Increased default size of color source to the size of the canvas [cg2121]
• Increased default size of text in text sources [cg2121]
• Increased the number of files you can open with the image slideshow at once [Jim]
• Added various minor performance improvements [jpark37]
• The mask filter will now reload the mask automatically if the mask file has been modified [omkelderman]
• The browser source now uses a monospace font for the custom CSS property [WizardCM]
• Redesigned Decklink output UI by combining the start and stop buttons and highlighting them when the output is active. [cg2121]

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where window capture could select an unintended window when opening its properties [Jim/Dillon]
• Fixed browser source not loading files with a hash character in the path [Dillon]
• Fixed a bug where importing profiles didn't work correctly in portable mode [WizardCM]
• Fixed a bug where resizing docks wouldn't work when hotkeys were disabled while OBS is focused [WizardCM]
• Fixed a bug where preview wasn't fully disabled when minimized [R1CH]
• Fixed a bug where the program could crash on startup if the system had flash installed on it [R1CH/Jim]
• Fixed a bug where the media source could sometimes lock up on a frame [Jim]
• Fixed a bug where Twitch browser panels would not use dark theme the first time they run [Jim]
• Fixed a bug where the recording audio bitrate would be too low when using a custom recording quality in simple output mode [Fenrir]
• Fixed a bug where a reconnected stream would drop to 0 kbps and disconnect if using audio track 2 [R1CH]
• Fixed a bug when using multiple game captures where the wrong game would sometimes be captured [Dillon]
• Fixed a crash when entering large resolutions in video settings [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash with PulseAudio on Linux [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash on shutdown that could occur after using the auto configuration wizard [R1CH]
• Fixed a crash with the VLC and slideshow sources when adding directories containing files with many unicode characters [R1CH]
• Fixed a crash on startup if a plugin saved whitespace to its config file (this primarily affected the Tuna plugin) [R1CH]
• Fixed a crash when no Decklink outputs are available, such as when the input is active at the same time [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash when when no Decklink output device is selected when the output is started [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash when using custom RTMP authentication [R1CH]
• Fixed an issue where devices could lock up when using the browser source [Jim]
• Fixed a few minor memory leaks [jpark37]
• Fixed an issue where the program would not let you know that the recording path was invalid [Lqlsoftware]

OBS Studio 25.0 Release Candidate 3

Don't download this build, it's awful. Get RC4 instead, here:
https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases

OBS Studio 25.0 Release Candidate 2

If you have any issues with the release that you don't with 24.0.3, please report them either on our Discord #beta-testing channel, or on our forum thread.

Release Candidate 2 Fixes

• Fixed a crash that would happen when using the new capture method in window capture and running OBS as admin or when using an older version of Windows 10
• Fixed a bug where the new capture method in window capture was selectable even when it was unavailable, such as when running on older Windows 10 versions
• Fixed a bug where SRT output wasn't working properly
• Fixed a bug when importing streamlabs scene collections with repeated names

New Features

• Added the ability to capture Vulkan-based games with game capture. Big thanks to Ubisoft for the help! [Littlematth/jpark37/Jim]

  • Note: Currently may not work with Rainbow 6 Siege until the game is updated to support the new hook

• Added a new capture method to window capture which allows capturing browsers, browser-based windows, and Microsoft Store (UWP) programs [jpark37]

  • By default, it will use "Automatic", which will use the normal method on most windows, and the new method on browsers, browser-based windows, and Microsoft Store (UWP) programs
  • The downside of the new method is that it can cause a bit of cursor lag, as well as a highlighted border around the captured window. The border itself does not get captured, however.
  • You can choose which capture method to use in window capture properties

• Implemented browser plugin on Linux [bazukas/cg2121]

• Added advanced scene collection importing (on the menu bar, Scene Collection -> Import) which allows you to import from other common streaming programs [Dillon]

• Added Media source hotkeys to allow control of playback (stop/pause/play/restart) [cg2121]

  • For now, these are just hotkeys. User interface for this is also planned for future updates

• Added the ability to drag and drop URLs to create browser sources (after displaying a confirmation prompt to ensure it was by intention) [WizardCM]

  • Developers can add an embed to their web pages that let them pre-specify parameters that automatically get set in the source when it's dragged into OBS. See this link for more details: https://wizardcm.github.io/OBS-Drag-Demo/

• Added T-bar to studio mode [cg2121]

  • Note that this will not work while using a Stinger transition or the "Cut" transition

• Added support for the SRT protocol (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Reliable_Transport) [boxerab]

  • This is available by choosing "Custom" under Stream settings > Service, then entering your srt:// path into the Server box.

• Added a button grid mode to the scenes list, which can be toggled via right-clicking on the scenes list [Dillon]

• Added ability to lock volume values of audio sources via their right-click context menu in the mixer [cg2121]

• Added source icons to the source list that give a more visible indication of their function (can be disabled in the View menu) [cg2121]

• Added support for cube LUT files in the LUT filter [jpark37]

• Added an option to show all audio sources to advanced audio settings [exeldro]

• Added an option to use percent rather than dB in advanced audio properties via right-clicking items in the window [cg2121]

• Added a button to save replay buffer next to the replay buffer button (similar to the pause button on the recording button) [cg2121]

• Added support for certain devices that can automatically rotate their camera output such as the Logitech StreamCam [Jim]

• Added the ability to change the projector type to the projector's right-click context menu [cg2121]

• Added the ability to copy/paste multiple selected sources [torresam]

• Added an option to enable/disable BTTV and/or FFZ chat extensions when connecting your Twitch account in the stream section of settings [Rodney]

• Added a system tray icon to show when the recording is paused [Programatic]

• Added a "Custom Quantization Matrix" option to QSV encoder (available on Ice Lake or newer) [brittneysclark]

• Added an option to toggle looping to the scroll filter [Dillon]

• Added a "Fade to Black" option for quick transitions in studio mode [cg2121]

• Added string specifiers to the Filename Formatting option in advanced settings which allows you to specify certain settings such as resolution and FPS to recording filenames [exeldro]

• Added a hotkey to reset the stats window/panel [cg2121]

• Video settings now shows aspect ratio of canvas and output resolutions [cg2121]

Changes/Tweaks

• Increased default size of color source to the size of the canvas [cg2121]
• Increased default size of text in text sources [cg2121]
• Increased the number of files you can open with the image slideshow at once [Jim]
• Added various minor performance improvements [jpark37]
• The mask filter will now reload the mask automatically if the mask file has been modified [omkelderman]
• The browser source now uses a monospace font for the custom CSS property [WizardCM]
• Redesigned Decklink output UI by combining the start and stop buttons and highlighting them when the output is active. [cg2121]

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where window capture could select an unintended window when opening its properties [Jim/Dillon]
• Fixed browser source not loading files with a hash character in the path [Dillon]
• Fixed a bug where importing profiles didn't work correctly in portable mode [WizardCM]
• Fixed a bug where resizing docks wouldn't work when hotkeys were disabled while OBS is focused [WizardCM]
• Fixed a bug where preview wasn't fully disabled when minimized [R1CH]
• Fixed a bug where the program could crash on startup if the system had flash installed on it [R1CH/Jim]
• Fixed a bug where the media source could sometimes lock up on a frame [Jim]
• Fixed a bug where Twitch browser panels would not use dark theme the first time they run [Jim]
• Fixed a bug where the recording audio bitrate would be too low when using a custom recording quality in simple output mode [Fenrir]
• Fixed a bug where a reconnected stream would drop to 0 kbps and disconnect if using audio track 2 [R1CH]
• Fixed a bug when using multiple game captures where the wrong game would sometimes be captured [Dillon]
• Fixed a crash when entering large resolutions in video settings [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash with PulseAudio on Linux [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash on shutdown that could occur after using the auto configuration wizard [R1CH]
• Fixed a crash with the VLC and slideshow sources when adding directories containing files with many unicode characters [R1CH]
• Fixed a crash on startup if a plugin saved whitespace to its config file (this primarily affected the Tuna plugin) [R1CH]
• Fixed crash when no Decklink outputs are available, such as when the input is active at the same time [cg2121]
• Fixed crash when when no Decklink output device is selected when the output is started [cg2121]
• Fixed a few minor memory leaks [jpark37]
• Fixed an issue where the program would not let you know that the recording path was invalid [Lqlsoftware]

OBS Studio 25.0 Release Candidate 1

A newer version than this one is out! Check https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases to get the latest.

New Features

• Added the ability to capture Vulkan-based games with game capture. Big thanks to Ubisoft for the help! [Littlematth/jpark37/Jim]

  • Note: Currently may not work with Rainbow 6 Siege until the game is updated to support the new hook

• Added a new capture method to window capture which allows capturing browsers, browser-based windows, and Microsoft Store (UWP) programs [jpark37]

  • By default, it will use "Automatic", which will use the normal method on most windows, and the new method on browsers, browser-based windows, and Microsoft Store (UWP) programs
  • The downside of the new method is that it can cause a bit of cursor lag, as well as a highlighted border around the captured window. The border itself does not get captured, however.
  • You can choose which capture method to use in window capture properties

• Implemented browser plugin on Linux [bazukas/cg2121]

• Added advanced scene collection importing (on the menu bar, Scene Collection -> Import) which allows you to import from other common streaming programs [Dillon]

• Added Media source hotkeys to allow control of playback (stop/pause/play/restart) [cg2121]

  • For now, these are just hotkeys. User interface for this is also planned for future updates

• Added the ability to drag and drop URLs to create browser sources (after displaying a confirmation prompt to ensure it was by intention) [WizardCM]

  • Developers can add an embed to their web pages that let them pre-specify parameters that automatically get set in the source when it's dragged into OBS. See this link for more details: https://wizardcm.github.io/OBS-Drag-Demo/

• Added T-bar to studio mode [cg2121]

  • Note that this will not work while using a Stinger transition or the "Cut" transition

• Added support for the SRT protocol (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Reliable_Transport) [boxerab]

  • This is available by choosing "Custom" under Stream settings > Service, then entering your srt:// path into the Server box.

• Added a button grid mode to the scenes list, which can be toggled via right-clicking on the scenes list [Dillon]

• Added ability to lock volume values of audio sources via their right-click context menu in the mixer [cg2121]

• Added source icons to the source list that give a more visible indication of their function (can be disabled in the View menu) [cg2121]

• Added support for cube LUT files in the LUT filter [jpark37]

• Added an option to show all audio sources to advanced audio settings [exeldro]

• Added an option to use percent rather than dB in advanced audio properties via right-clicking items in the window [cg2121]

• Added a button to save replay buffer next to the replay buffer button (similar to the pause button on the recording button) [cg2121]

• Added support for certain devices that can automatically rotate their camera output such as the Logitech StreamCam [Jim]

• Added the ability to change the projector type to the projector's right-click context menu [cg2121]

• Added the ability to copy/paste multiple selected sources [torresam]

• Added an option to enable/disable BTTV and/or FFZ chat extensions when connecting your Twitch account in the stream section of settings [Rodney]

• Added a system tray icon to show when the recording is paused [Programatic]

• Added a "Custom Quantization Matrix" option to QSV encoder (available on Ice Lake or newer) [brittneysclark]

• Added an option to toggle looping to the scroll filter [Dillon]

• Added a "Fade to Black" option for quick transitions in studio mode [cg2121]

• Added string specifiers to the Filename Formatting option in advanced settings which allows you to specify certain settings such as resolution and FPS to recording filenames [exeldro]

• Added a hotkey to reset the stats window/panel [cg2121]

• Video settings now shows aspect ratio of canvas and output resolutions [cg2121]

Changes/Tweaks

• Increased default size of color source to the size of the canvas [cg2121]
• Increased default size of text in text sources [cg2121]
• Increased the number of files you can open with the image slideshow at once [Jim]
• Added various minor performance improvements [jpark37]
• The mask filter will now reload the mask automatically if the mask file has been modified [omkelderman]
• The browser source now uses a monospace font for the custom CSS property [WizardCM]
• Redesigned Decklink output UI by combining the start and stop buttons and highlighting them when the output is active. [cg2121]

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where window capture could select an unintended window when opening its properties [Jim/Dillon]
• Fixed browser source not loading files with a hash character in the path [Dillon]
• Fixed a bug where importing profiles didn't work correctly in portable mode [WizardCM]
• Fixed a bug where resizing docks wouldn't work when hotkeys were disabled while OBS is focused [WizardCM]
• Fixed a bug where preview wasn't fully disabled when minimized [R1CH]
• Fixed a bug where the program could crash on startup if the system had flash installed on it [R1CH/Jim]
• Fixed a bug where the media source could sometimes lock up on a frame [Jim]
• Fixed a bug where Twitch browser panels would not use dark theme the first time they run [Jim]
• Fixed a bug where the recording audio bitrate would be too low when using a custom recording quality in simple output mode [Fenrir]
• Fixed a bug where a reconnected stream would drop to 0 kbps and disconnect if using audio track 2 [R1CH]
• Fixed a bug when using multiple game captures where the wrong game would sometimes be captured [Dillon]
• Fixed a crash when entering large resolutions in video settings [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash with PulseAudio on Linux [cg2121]
• Fixed a crash on shutdown that could occur after using the auto configuration wizard [R1CH]
• Fixed a crash with the VLC and slideshow sources when adding directories containing files with many unicode characters [R1CH]
• Fixed a crash on startup if a plugin saved whitespace to its config file (this primarily affected the Tuna plugin) [R1CH]
• Fixed crash when no Decklink outputs are available, such as when the input is active at the same time [cg2121]
• Fixed crash when when no Decklink output device is selected when the output is started [cg2121]
• Fixed a few minor memory leaks [jpark37]
• Fixed an issue where the program would not let you know that the recording path was invalid [Lqlsoftware]

OBS Studio 24.0.6

25.0.6 Hotfix Changes
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* Fixed a crash with macOS Catalina
* Fixed a failure to start up when using custom themes on macOS with 24.0.5

24.0.5 Hotfix Changes
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* Fixed macOS Catalina issues
* Fixed macOS Python scripting support
* Fixed a bug where audio bitrate would not be properly set to the specified value in simple output mode
* Fixed a bug where videos on loop could sometimes get frozen when switching scenes
* Fixed a bug with Linux Display Capture where the crop value would shift the cursor's captured position incorrectly
* Fixed an issue where if the video drivers crashed on Windows for whatever reason, OBS would not recover from that properly and also crash (yes you heard that correctly)
* Fixed an issue where when connecting to your Twitch account fails because of Twitch's two-factor authentication requirement, you would not be able to change to another Twitch account until authentication was fixed and the account was reconnected
* Fixed an issue where when connecting your Twitch account for the first time, the panels would not open up in dark mode
* Fixed an issue where preview projector stopped working when toggling studio mode
* Fixed an issue where multiple 0x0 windows would appear on Linux Window Capture
* Fixed an issue where certain windows would not be listed with Linux Window Capture
* Fixed a crash with the browser source that some users have been having since 24 was released
* Fixed a few other rare crashes
* You can now use Twitch dashboard panel URLs as custom browser docks
* Added some additional graphics and audio diagnostic logging

OBS Studio 24.0.5

As usual, if you would like to support our project, please check us out on Patreon or OpenCollective!

24.0.5 Hotfix Changes

• Fixed macOS Catalina issues
• Fixed macOS Python scripting support
• Fixed a bug where audio bitrate would not be properly set to the specified value in simple output mode
• Fixed a bug where videos on loop could sometimes get frozen when switching scenes
• Fixed a bug with Linux Display Capture where the crop value would shift the cursor's captured position incorrectly
• Fixed an issue where if the video drivers crashed on Windows for whatever reason, OBS would not recover from that properly and also crash (yes you heard that correctly)
• Fixed an issue where when connecting to your Twitch account fails because of Twitch's two-factor authentication requirement, you would not be able to change to another Twitch account until authentication was fixed and the account was reconnected
• Fixed an issue where when connecting your Twitch account for the first time, the panels would not open up in dark mode
• Fixed an issue where preview projector stopped working when toggling studio mode
• Fixed an issue where multiple 0x0 windows would appear on Linux Window Capture
• Fixed an issue where certain windows would not be listed with Linux Window Capture
• Fixed a few rare crashes
• You can now use Twitch dashboard panel URLs as custom browser docks
• Added some additional graphics and audio diagnostic logging

OBS Studio 24.0.3

As usual, if you would like to support our project, please check us out on Patreon or OpenCollective!

24.0.3 Hotfix

• Fixed a startup crash on the 32bit version of OBS
• Fixed an issue where audio monitoring on Windows would have a bit of unintended latency introduced by 24.0.2

24.0.2 Changes

• Hardware accelerated decoding on the media source is now disabled by default rather than enabled by default. Some users use a ridiculous number of media sources, and turning on hardware accelerated decoding for every single one of them could cause some stability issues.
• When running OBS as administrator, games will now be much less likely to cause lag to the video of OBS (we will eventually get this improvement working without requiring administrator, currently this does not work unless OBS is running as administrator)
• Fixed an issue where media keys on your keyboard could trigger video/audio to stop/start playing in browser sources
• Fixed an issue where part of the OBS output would be green when using OBS from a VM
• Fixed an issue where stingers could sometimes cut off prematurely before they were finished
• Fixed a freeze that could happen when using NVENC and changing the bitrate while in use while lookahead was enabled
• Fixed a bug where OBS could sometimes stop recording due to lack of disk space despite having plenty of disk space
• Improved the playback accuracy of media sources and stingers (this was the same issue that caused stingers to sometimes play back a bit erratically)