Linux · Audio, Video & Music
OBS Studio
Live stream and record videos
by OBS Project
Official site: flathub.org
About OBS Studio
Free and open source software for video capturing, recording, and live streaming.
Features:
High performance real time video/audio capturing and mixing. Create scenes made up of multiple sources including window captures, images, text, browser windows, webcams, capture cards and more.
Set up an unlimited number of scenes you can switch between seamlessly via custom transitions.
Intuitive audio mixer with per-source filters such as noise gate, noise suppression, and gain. Take full control with VST plugin support.
Powerful and easy to use configuration options. Add new Sources, duplicate existing ones, and adjust their properties effortlessly.
Streamlined Settings panel gives you access to a wide array of configuration options to tweak every aspect of your broadcast or recording.
Modular 'Dock' UI allows you to rearrange the layout exactly as you like. You can even pop out each individual Dock to its own window.
Create Professional Productions:
Choose from a number of different and customizable transitions for when you switch between your scenes or add your own stinger video files.
Set hotkeys for nearly every sort of action, such as switching between scenes, starting/stopping streams or recordings, muting audio sources, push to talk, and more.
Studio Mode lets you preview your scenes and sources before pushing them live. Adjust your scenes and sources or create new ones and ensure they're perfect before your viewers ever see them.
Get a high level view of your production using the Multiview. Monitor 8 different scenes and easily cue or transition to any of them with merely a single or double click.
How to install OBS Studio
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.obsproject.Studio
- Open OBS Studio once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is OBS Studio free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where OBS Studio is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install OBS Studio from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.obsproject.Studio. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is OBS Studio safe?
OBS Studio downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.