: On Windows 10 and 11, you may need to go to Windows Graphics Settings and set OBS to "High Performance" (for game/window capture) or "Power Saving" (for display capture) to avoid black screen issues.
: Set keyboard shortcuts in Settings > Hotkeys to start and stop recordings without tab-switching.
: Best for recording 3D games with high performance. Video Capture Device : Used to add your webcam. Audio Input Capture : Connects your external microphone. 4. Audio & Recording obs-studio-windows-7-8-10-11
The version of OBS you need depends on your Windows operating system.
After installing, follow these steps to optimize the software for your hardware: : On Windows 10 and 11, you may
: Generally supported, though you should check the latest System Requirements as official support for older OS versions eventually phases out.
: Click the + in the Scenes panel and name it (e.g., "Game Stream"). Add Sources : Click the + in the Sources panel to add: Display Capture : Records your entire monitor. Video Capture Device : Used to add your webcam
OBS uses a system of (containers) and Sources (the actual content).