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Installation Steps

Michael Sprick edited this page Sep 26, 2025 · 7 revisions

πŸŽ₯ OBS Studio Installation Guide

Welcome to the OBS Studio setup guide! This page walks you through installing OBS Studio on Windows, macOS, and Linux. OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) is a free and open-source tool for video recording and live streaming.


πŸ–₯️ System Requirements

Before installing OBS, ensure your system meets the minimum requirements:

Component Minimum Requirement
OS Windows 10/11, macOS 11+, Ubuntu 20.04+
CPU Dual-core processor (Intel/AMD)
RAM 4 GB (8 GB recommended)
GPU DirectX 10.1 compatible or OpenGL 3.5+
Storage 200 MB free disk space

πŸͺŸ Windows Installation

  1. Download OBS Studio
    Visit the official OBS website and click Windows to download the installer.

  2. Run the Installer
    Double-click the .exe file and follow the setup wizard. Accept the license agreement and choose the default install location.

  3. Launch OBS Studio
    After installation, launch OBS from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut.

  4. Optional: Install Virtual Camera
    During setup, you can choose to install the OBS Virtual Camera for use in Zoom, Teams, etc.


🍎 macOS Installation

  1. Download OBS Studio
    Go to obsproject.com and click macOS.

  2. Open the Installer
    Open the .dmg file and drag OBS into your Applications folder.

  3. Grant Permissions
    On first launch, macOS may prompt you to allow screen recording and microphone access. Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy to enable these.

  4. Launch OBS Studio
    Open OBS from your Applications folder.


🐧 Linux Installation (Ubuntu/Debian)

  1. Add OBS Repository

    sudo add-apt-repository ppa:obsproject/obs-studio
    sudo apt update
    
  2. Install OBS Studio

    sudo apt install obs-studio
    
  3. Launch OBS Studio
    Run obs from your terminal or find it in your application launcher.


βœ… Post-Installation Checklist

  • Launch OBS and run the Auto-Configuration Wizard
  • Set your preferred resolution and FPS
  • Add sources (e.g., Display Capture, Audio Input)
  • Test recording and streaming
  • Save your scene collection

πŸ“š Additional Resources


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