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Record Screen & Stream Free — OBS Studio

Want to record your screen or stream to YouTube and Twitch for free? OBS Studio has no watermarks, no time limits, no paid upgrades — the tool used by millions of creators.

v32.1.2
Apr 2025
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Record Your Screen or Stream Live for Free — No Watermarks, No Time Limits

Need to record a tutorial? Stream your gameplay to Twitch or YouTube? Host a webinar? Record a presentation with your face in the corner? OBS Studio handles all of it — for free, on Windows, Mac, and Linux, with no watermarks and no time limits.

OBS is the tool millions of content creators, streamers, teachers, and professionals use to record their screen and go live — without paying for Camtasia or dealing with watermarks from basic free tools.

Set up multiple scenes for professional-looking streams, mix audio from any source, add filters and effects, or use OBS as a virtual camera for Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams. No subscriptions, no feature locks, no upgrades.

The same tool used by professional streamers with millions of followers — and it's completely free.

Key Features

  • Record screen, webcam, or both — no watermarks, no time limits
  • Stream to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook and more — direct integration with every major platform
  • Multiple scenes — switch between layouts mid-stream like a pro
  • Virtual camera — use OBS as a webcam in Zoom, Google Meet or Teams
  • Full audio mixing — mic, desktop audio, separate sources with filters
  • Cross-platform — Windows, macOS, and Linux

Who Is It For?

Content creators, gamers, teachers, and professionals who need to record their screen or stream live without paying for tools like Camtasia or dealing with watermarks from free alternatives.

Related Tools

  • Audacity — Record and edit your audio tracks separately, then clean up noise before merging with your video
  • Kdenlive — Full video editor for cutting, adding titles, and color grading your recorded footage

FAQ

Is OBS Studio really free? Are there watermarks or time limits?+
Yes, completely free — no watermarks, no time limits, no feature locks. OBS Studio is funded by the OBS Project and user donations, not subscriptions.
Can I use OBS Studio as a webcam in Zoom or Google Meet?+
Yes — OBS has a built-in virtual camera that lets you use it as a webcam input in any video call app: Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and others.
Does OBS Studio work on macOS and Linux?+
Yes — OBS Studio is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. All features including streaming and scene management work across all three platforms.