Can OBS screen record?

Open Broadcaster Software or OBS is a free, open-source software for video recording and video streaming. It can be used to capture your screen and /or PowerPoint presentations and record it as a video or stream it live to the audience.
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Can OBS record screen and webcam?

The OBS Studio is one of the best screen capturers/recorders for video streamers. OBS can handle almost all kinds of screen/ webcam recording jobs.
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How long can you screen record on OBS?

There is no time limit on recordings, but the longer and more involved the recording, the more storage space the recording will take up on your computer or wherever you choose to store it.
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Is OBS a free screen recorder?

Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. Download and start streaming quickly and easily on Windows, Mac or Linux.
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How do I add screen recorder to OBS?

  1. Open your preferred browser, and visit the OBS Studio homepage.
  2. Select Windows from the home page.
  3. Open the downloaded file once it has completed.
  4. Select Yes.
  5. Select Next.
  6. Carefully read the Agreement, once you understand and agree, select I Agree.
  7. The default location is acceptable, select Next.
  8. Select Install.
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How to Record Screen on PC for FREE using OBS



Is OBS better than Streamlabs?

If you are a professional who doesn't need any bells & whistles and mainly focuses on the performance, OBS is the one for you. However, for those who are into gaming and other fun streams, the Streamlabs version is the one to go for.
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How do I record my screen?

Record your phone screen
  1. Swipe down twice from the top of your screen.
  2. Tap Screen record . You might need to swipe right to find it. ...
  3. Choose what you want to record and tap Start. The recording begins after the countdown.
  4. To stop recording, swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the Screen recorder notification .
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Can my laptop run OBS?

OBS has the following system requirements: Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux. AMD FX series or Intel i5 2000-series processor (dual or 4-core preferable) or higher DirectX 10 capable graphics card. At least 4 GB of RAM (recommended, but not necessary)
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Is OBS streaming safe?

Security researchers have uncovered a new malware strain that uses the popular OBS Studio live-streaming app to record and broadcast the screen of its victims to attackers.
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Does OBS Studio cost money?

Overview. OBS Studio is a free and open-source app for screencasting and live streaming.
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Can OBS record for 2 hours?

Most screen recording tools let you record up to two and sometimes even four hours, but they often end up crashing without recording all the data. This is where open source OBS Studio comes in.
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How long can OBS live stream be?

OBS has no recording limit. I see no problem with 88 hours recording, as long as your hardware is working properly.
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How do you record games with OBS?

Step 1: Download and install OBS Studio.
  1. Step 2: Click the + from the Sources part, and then choose "Game Capture"
  2. Step 3: Leave it labeled as Game Capture and click OK.
  3. Step 4: The properties of Game Capture will appear, showing three different modes explained below.
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How do I record my computer screen and myself?

How to Record Your Screen and Webcam Video Simultaneously
  1. Launch VSDC Screen Recorder on your PC. Once you've installed the program and launched it on your computer, the screen recorder dashboard will pop up on your desktop: ...
  2. Select your screen capturing mode. ...
  3. Enable your web camera and microphone.
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How do you record your face and screen at the same time on PC?

How to record your face and computer screen at the same time
  1. Download Bandicam and start.
  2. Go to the video settings menu and check the "Add webcam overlay to video option.
  3. Click the 'Screen Recording' Mode, and press the hotkey (F12) to start/stop the recording.
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What is OBS screen recorder?

Open Broadcaster Software or OBS is a free, open-source software for video recording and video streaming. It can be used to capture your screen and /or PowerPoint presentations and record it as a video or stream it live to the audience.
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Is OBS Studio a virus?

Yes, OBS is safe. I've been using it for years. It's installed on my PC right now. You're probably facing a problem because the site you are trying to download it from has been deemed to be unsafe.
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How does OBS make their money?

Funds given to the Patreon are used to compensate Jim and invest into the OBS development community. If you support OBS on Patreon, you could have the opportunity to gain the Patron role on the OBS Discord, an appearance in the program's About dialog, and top patrons will be listed on the contributor page as well.
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Does OBS need a graphics card?

OBS Studio System Requirements

DirectX 10 capable graphics card. At least 4 GB of RAM (recommended, but not necessary)
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Does OBS use a lot of data?

Streaming only uses about 2 Mbps (2000 Kbps) based on the bitrate of video plus audio. Having over 5 Mbps upload speed is more then enough to stream.
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How many GB is OBS Studio?

Memory: 4 GB RAM. Graphics: GeForce GTX 900 Series, Radeon RX 400 Series, Intel HD Graphics 500. DirectX: Version 10. Storage: 500 MB available space.
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Can I record my screen on Windows 10?

You can record your screen on Windows 10 using the Game Bar, or a third-party app like OBS Studio. The Windows Game Bar comes pre-installed on all PCs, and can be opened by pressing the Windows Key + G. OBS Studio is a free app that lets you record your screen, the audio from your computer, and more.
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How do I record my screen on Windows?

Hit the Windows Key + Alt + R to start screen recording. A small recording widget showing how long you've been recording appears somewhere on the screen, most likely in a corner.
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How do I record video and audio on my computer screen?

You can use free apps like QuickTime (on Mac) or Xbox App (Windows), but, if you're comparing different screen recording tools, make sure you get a screen recorder with sound recording and video editing options built-in.
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