: Set keyboard shortcuts in Settings > Hotkeys to start and stop recordings without tab-switching.
: Generally supported, though you should check the latest System Requirements as official support for older OS versions eventually phases out. obs-studio-windows-7-8-10-11
: It is highly recommended to record in mp4 or mkv (mkv is safer as it won't corrupt if OBS crashes). : Set keyboard shortcuts in Settings > Hotkeys
: Upon first launch, OBS will offer to run a wizard. Select whether you want to optimize for Streaming or Recording . obs-studio-windows-7-8-10-11
: 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
After installing, follow these steps to optimize the software for your hardware: