Is OBS Studio free?
Yes. OBS Studio is free and open-source software distributed under the GNU General Public License v2 or later.
Is OBS Studio safe to download?
Yes, when downloaded from an official source. Use the download buttons on this site, they point directly to the OBS Project CDN and the official GitHub release, or the official download page at obsproject.com/download. Avoid repackaged installers and untrusted mirrors. See the Download Safety page.
Does OBS Studio work on Windows 11?
Yes. OBS Project lists support for Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Windows x64 installer (178.0 MB) is the download for most PCs.
Can I use OBS without live streaming?
Yes. OBS can record video locally without broadcasting a live stream.
Does OBS Studio support macOS?
Yes. Download the Apple Silicon.dmg (199.9 MB) for M-series Macs or the Intel.dmg (211.6 MB) for Intel Macs. macOS 13.0 or newer is listed by OBS Project.
Is OBS Studio available for Linux?
Yes. A direct.deb is available for Ubuntu 26.04 x86_64 (152.0 MB). Other distributions should use their supported package manager or the Flathub installation page.
Can OBS record gameplay?
Yes. OBS can capture games using supported capture sources. The best method depends on the game, operating system and graphics configuration.
Where should I download OBS Studio?
From an official source: the download buttons on this site, or obsproject.com/download. This website does not host installers.
What is the latest OBS Studio version?
33.0.1, released October 29, 2026 (verified November 7, 2026). See the Version History page.
Why is there no SHA-256 checksum on this site?
OBS does not publish SHA-256 checksums in the 33.0.1 GitHub release assets, so none are shown. Showing an invented checksum would be worse than showing none.
Is OBS Descargar the official OBS website?
No. OBS Descargar is an independent educational website. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the OBS Project.
Does OBS Studio work on a low-end PC?
It depends on the workload, resolution, frame rate, encoder and scenes all matter. Start with modest settings, test a short recording, and adjust. See Best OBS Settings for Low-End PCs.
More detail: How to Use OBS Studio for Beginners, How to Fix OBS Black Screen, How to Fix OBS No Audio.
Independent resource: OBS Descargar is not the official OBS Project website. OBS Studio is free, open-source software. Downloads link directly to official OBS Project distribution files, we do not modify, bundle or repackage installers.