How to Record Screen with OBS on Windows, Mac, and Linux
There are multiple ways to record your screen, be it Windows, Mac, or Linux. But no software comes close to OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) when it comes to smooth operation and reliability. So, to make it easier for you, we have compiled a guide to explain how it works. Here are all the methods to record your screen with OBS.
Method 1: Record Screen with OBS on Windows
Let’s start with the most commonly used platform, Windows. Since OBS has no restrictions on Windows, the steps are pretty straightforward.
Install OBS on Windows
There are two ways you can download and install OBS. Go to the OBSofficial websiteand press the Windows button. Once done, follow the basic installation steps. You can alsogo to theMicrosoft Storeand search OBS Studio, which will give an install button. Once you press the button, OBS will automatically install in your system.
Change OBS Settings
After opening OBS, the first thing you need to do is adjust your settings for recording. Here is how it goes:
Start Recording in OBS
Specific Window Capture
Additionally, OBS also introduced ‘Game Capture’ and ‘Window Capture’ for specific game screens or application screen recordings without showing any crucial information on your display. Learn to set it up in this section.
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To record only a specific game screen, click theGame CaptureorCapture specific windowoption.
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Then select the game you want to record and clickStart Recording.
Similarly, you can use Window Capture for any application window on OBS without recording the whole screen.
Method 2: Record Screen with OBS on Mac
The recording screen on Mac through OBS is almost similar to Windows with slight restrictions. But don’t worry, as we have covered everything you need to know.
Install OBS on Mac
Before going on the OBS download page on their official website, make sure you have macOS 11 or higher. Once you have that dealt with, download theMac Intel versionorMac Apple silicon versionand follow the installation steps.
Start Recording
To start recording your screen on OBS on Mac, follow these steps below:
Method 3: Record Screen with OBS on Linux
Using OBS on Linux comes with a lot of complications. Follow the steps below to learn how to do so:
Install OBS on Linux
Before jumping on the steps to record your screen, let’s discuss how to install OBS on Linux. OBS is officially supported onFlatpackandUbuntu. You can get the Flatpack version using thelink here.
For Ubuntu users, if you have Ubuntu 20.04 or later installed, then open your terminal and type the following to install it :
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:obsproject/obs-studiosudo apt updatesudo apt install ffmpeg obs-studio
Start Recording
The recording in Linux on OBS is pretty similar to Windows with some little differences. Learn how to use it here:
And that’s how you can record your screen using OBS on any platform. Are you still having trouble? Let us know about it in the comments below!
Yes, OBS is open-source and free to use without any watermark or such restrictions.
There are no time limits to record on OBS.
A minimum of 4 GB RAM is needed.
No, it is an open broadcaster software that is good for streaming and recording.
Ishan Adhikary
A gaming nerd who cover all thing video games. Spending time looking through the games and gaming industry was always a dream. Thanks to Beebom, I live it. Once I am done gaming, I write. Once I am done writing, I game.
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