Frequently asked questions

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Why is my capture card showing no signal?

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How do dual-GPU laptops affect OBS capture?

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Which macOS permissions does OBS need?

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How do I capture on Wayland Linux?

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How do I use OBS as a webcam in Zoom?

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How do I record separate audio tracks?

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How do I save instant replays?

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How do I add a stinger transition?

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Why do my OBS hotkeys not fire in games?

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Should I run OBS as administrator?

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What is OBS portable mode?

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How do I back up my scenes?

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Profile vs scene collection — what is the difference?

This OBS-Studio.net editorial guide covers Profile vs scene collection — what is the difference?. It is original explanatory writing for creators configuring OBS Studio. Verify version-specific behaviour in Help → About…

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When should I use Studio Mode?

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What canvas resolution should I use?

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