OBS Studio for Windows

OBS Studio is a free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. It’s available for Windows, Mac and Linux.

In this review, we’ll take a look at the new features in OBS Studio 2023 for Windows.

One of the big new features is support for Microsoft’s Xbox Series X|S consoles. You can now stream or record gameplay from your Xbox Series X|S to OBS Studio on your PC. This also works with Razer’s Raiju Ultimate and Nacon’s Revolution Pro controllers, which are designed for the Xbox Series X|S.

Another new feature is the ability to create custom transitions between scenes. Previously, you could only use the built-in transitions, but now you can create your own using HTML and CSS.

There are also some improvements to the user interface, including a dark theme option and an updated browser source that supports Chromium latest version.

If you’re looking for a powerful and versatile tool for capturing or streaming video on Windows, then OBS Studio is definitely worth checking out.

Key Features

Superior Performance

Real-time video/audio capturing and mixing at high performance. Create scenes using elements from a variety of sources, such as webcams, capture cards, pictures, text, and window captures.

Scenes

Create an infinite number of scenes that you can move between smoothly.

Easy-to-Use Audio Mixer

logical audio mixer with source-specific noise gate, noise suppression, and gain filters. With support for VST plugins, take complete control.

Filters

For video sources, including chroma/color keying, color correction, image masking, and more.

Options for Configuration

powerful configuration options that are simple to use. Add new sources, copy those that already exist, and easily change their attributes.

Adjustments Panel

You have access to a vast amount of configuration choices through the streamlined settings panel, allowing you to fine-tune every aspect of your broadcast or recording.

Flexible Dock

You can arrange the layout however you desire using the modular “Dock” user interface. You can even pop out each Dock to open a separate window.

Effects for video transitions

To transition between your scenes, select from a variety of various and configurable transitions, or add your own stinger video files.

Incredible Hotkeys

Create hotkeys for almost any activity you could want to perform, including flipping between scenes, initiating or terminating broadcasts or recordings, muting audio sources, pushing the speak button, and more.

Standard Mode

You can preview your scenes and materials in Studio Mode before publishing them. Before your visitors ever see them, make necessary adjustments to your scenes and sources or develop new ones.

Multiview

Utilize the Multiview to get a high-level view of your output. With only a single or double click, you may quickly cue or transition to any of the eight separate scenes that are being watched.