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The version of OBS you need depends on your Windows operating system.

: No longer supported by recent versions. Users are recommended to download OBS Studio 27.2.4 , which is the final version compatible with Windows 7. 2. Initial Setup obs-studio-windows-7-8-10-11

: Set keyboard shortcuts in Settings > Hotkeys to start and stop recordings without tab-switching. The version of OBS you need depends on

After installing, follow these steps to optimize the software for your hardware: : Standard settings often include a Base Canvas

: It is highly recommended to record in mp4 or mkv (mkv is safer as it won't corrupt if OBS crashes).

: Standard settings often include a Base Canvas Resolution of 1920x1080 and a frame rate of 30 or 60 FPS, depending on your PC's power. 3. Creating Your First Scene

: On Windows 10 and 11, you may need to go to Windows Graphics Settings and set OBS to "High Performance" (for game/window capture) or "Power Saving" (for display capture) to avoid black screen issues.