How to Install OBS on Linux, Windows and MacOS
What is OBS?
OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) is a free and open-source video recording and livestreaming software program that is written in C, C ++, and Qt and developed by the OBS project and a community of independent developers. It is mainly used for streaming and recording videos. It supports a wide range of plugins to extend the functionality of the program.
The transport of the OBS video is primarily accomplished using the RTMP (or Real Time Messaging Protocol) and as such, can be sent to any destination which supports RTMP, including many streaming websites like YouTube, Twitch, Instagram and Facebook.
OBS Studio is capable of using the x264 free software library, Intel Quick Sync Video, Nvidia NVENC and the AMD Video Coding Engine to encode video streams into the H.264/MPEG-4 formats, and the H.265/HEVC format. Multiple audio tracks can be encoded using any codecs and available in libavcodec/libavformat, as well as outputting a stream to a custom ffmpeg URL.
System Requirements
- An 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)
- Preferred: Hardware encoders are generally recommended for local recordings, but not necessarily streaming.
Windows:
- DirectX 10.1 compatible GPU
- Windows 7 SP1 or newer
MacOS:
- Intel CPU (PPC is not supported)
- OpenGL 3.2 compatible GPU
- macOS 10.12 or newer
Linux/Unix
- OpenGL 3.2 compatible GPU (run glxinfo | grep “OpenGL” in a terminal)
- X window system
Installing OBS on Ubuntu 18.04
Let’s begin by installing OBS on Ubuntu 18.04.
Update Server
First, we need to update our server packages by using the following command.
Install FFMpeg
OBS requires an implementation of FFmpeg to be installed (FFmpeg is a set of software libraries that allows us to record, convert, and transfer audio, video recordings in various formats.) To initially verify if it is installed on our system, we will use the -version flag with the ffmpeg command.
Let’s go ahead and install ffmpeg using the following command.
Now, let’s check to ensure ffmpeg is installed and available using the ffmpeg command with the -version flag.
Next, we can move forward with installing OBS. First, we will need to add the corresponding repository from where the software will be downloaded and installed.
After adding the repository in Ubuntu, the package manager will need to be updated to ensure we have the latest packages available.
Install OBS
Now we can move forward with installing OBS.
Installing OBS on Windows 10
To begin, we will go to the OBS website and download the appropriate version for Windows x64. We need to select the full version to install OBS with all the associated libraries and codecs.
Once downloaded, run the windows executable to begin the installation. Follow the installation prompt and click the Next button.
Accept to the license agreement and click Next.
Select the location for the installation and then click the Install button.
The installation will continue showing us its progress.
Once the final installation screen is seen, we can choose to either launch the software or simply click the Finish button to complete the set up.
Installing OBS on MacOS Catalina
The installation on the macOS is nearly identical to Windows. We begin by going to the OBS website, selecting and then downloading the suitable version for our MacOS.
One the download completes, click the Start installation button
When complete, it will automatically unzip, and a new frame will open. Click on the icon at the bottom of the toolbar to begin the installation.
The installer will ask for permission to use the microphone and also offers to set up the necessary settings.
And that’s it. OBS is now installed.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we learned what OBS is, how it works and how to install it on multiple OS versions. As you can see, OBS is a very versatile streaming software that is one of the most useful video streaming platforms.
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About the Author: Ellen Sletton
I'm 23 years old Linux Tech who always takes NO as Next Opportunity. Every day I'm trying to learn something new and share my knowledge with others. My free time I spend with my dog Emil or doing some UI/UX design or simply making an inspiring photo for my blog :)
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