Is OBS for free?

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How much does OBS cost?

Streamlabs OBS Pricing

Prime, which is the paid software from Streamlabs OBS, costs $19/month or $149/year.
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Is OBS editing free?

OBS is a free and open-source program for recording and live streaming, but it doesn't have a built-in video editing tool. If you want to edit the video you just recorded with OBS, you will need a video editor for OBS.
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Is OBS a paid software?

OBS is free software. Do not buy it.
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How long can OBS record as free?

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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How to Record Screen on PC for FREE using OBS



Can OBS record for 3 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 I stream on OBS?

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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Is Streamlabs OBS free?

We should mention upfront that both Streamlabs OBS and OBS Studio are free to use. You don't have to pay a single cent to install these applications and start live streaming immediately.
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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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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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How do I install 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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Is OBS safe to download?

As long as you download OBS from this website, you will receive the latest version which is safe to use and free of malware. OBS contains no advertisements or bundled software / adware - if you've been asked to pay for OBS, this is a scam and you should request a refund or charge back the payment.
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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 my PC 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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How much RAM do you need to run OBS?

So for the Open Broadcast Software, it will take around 150-300MB of your RAM or memory when opened.
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Can OBS run on 2gb RAM?

Yes, for sure, without much of a trouble..
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Is OBS the best screen recorder?

OBS Studio is the best free screen recorder we've tested. Not only can it record everything happening on your desktop, but also capture footage from your webcam and use it for picture-in-picture video, and even record audio from a microphone.
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How do I 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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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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Does Streamlabs OBS cost money?

How much does it cost? A PRO membership costs $5.99/month.
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Is Twitch studio better than OBS?

If you only want to stream on Twitch, go with Twitch Studio. If you're going to stream on other platforms or like to have an option, you should consider OBS with a plugin. OBS is questioning to use to stream, but if you use Streamlabs or StreamElements (both use OBS) to stream your actions on multiple platforms.
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Did Streamlabs steal OBS?

Streaming services OBS and Streamlabs have reached an agreement following controversy in November 2021. Streamlabs was accused of stealing OBS' name, as well as plagiarizing from other streamer tool developers and using photos of Twitch stars like Imane 'Pokimane' Anys without their consent.
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Does OBS Studio have watermark?

OBS doesn't add watermarks.
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What is Twitch OBS?

Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) is a free, open-source video recording and streaming application that's ideal for streaming on Twitch. OBS can record a screencast and save it to a local video file, but it can also live stream to a service like Twitch or YouTube Gaming.
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