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OBS Studio 30.0 Update

[h2]30.0 New Features[/h2]
  • Added WHIP/WebRTC output [Sean-Der / kc5nra / DDRBoxman / tt2468]
  • Redesigned the status bar [cg2121 / GeorgesStavracas / Warchamp7]
  • The redesigned status bar now provides the same information in a more organized and well structured way, with more representative and recognizable icons.
  • Added option for Full-Height docks to the "Docks" menu [ujifgc]
  • When enabled, a dock such as chat can take up the entire height of the OBS window
  • Added support for Intel QSV H264, HEVC, AV1 on Linux [kkartaltepe]
  • Added a shader cache to improve OBS startup time on Windows [notr1ch]
  • Added application audio capture on macOS [jcm93]
  • Reworked the virtual camera on macOS to work with all applications (on macOS 13 and newer) [gxalpha/PatTheMav]
  • Added a YouTube Live Control Room Panel when streaming to YouTube [yuriy-chunak]
  • Added 10-bit capture support for Decklink devices [jpark37]
  • Added HDR playback support for Decklink output [jpark37]
  • Added an option to hide OBS windows from macOS Screen Capture's "Display Capture" [PatTheMav]
  • Added a "Safe Mode" that runs OBS without third-party plugins, scripting, and websockets [derrod]
    • When OBS detects that it was not shut down properly it will offer the user the option to launch in Safe Mode for troubleshooting purposes. It can also be manually activated via the "Help" menu.


[h2]30.0 Changes[/h2]
  • Changed audio/video encoder dropdowns to be sorted by name [gxalpha]
  • Changed the list of applications in the macOS Screen Capture source to be sorted by name [Colerar]
  • Updated NVIDIA Audio/Video Effects SDK versions [pkviet]
  • Added more accurate logging for Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling status and support [derrod]
  • Added the ability to arrange filters via drag & drop [cg2121]
  • Clarified surround sound warning for YouTube 5.1 audio support [pkv]
  • Added warning if Lenovo Vantage is installed [notr1ch]
  • Added logging for scene changes in Studio Mode [Penwy]
  • Changed Video Capture Device sources on Windows to not show an audio device in the Audio Mixer if none is available/selected [Exeldro]
  • Added support for grayscale MJPEG in V4L / DirectShow sources [Staacks]
  • Improved settings interface of the "Text (FreeType 2)" source [gxalpha]
  • Added button to reactivate stopped capture in macOS Screen Capture [gxalpha]
  • Changed scene collection removal to retain a backup file (.bak) that can be easily reimported if needed [derrod]
  • Added IPv6 support for RTMP streaming output with IPv4 fallback ("happy eyeballs") for dual-stack streaming services. The preferred protocol can still be selected in advanced settings. [jgh-twitch]
  • Fixed virtual camera output when used with additional output channels (e.g., Downstream Keyer plugin) [tytan652]
  • Added ability to set FFmpeg Options for VAAPI [nowrep]
  • Added a Help menu item to view the Release Notes [WizardCM]
  • Added logging for "Ignore streaming service setting recommendations" [derrod]
  • Added logging for Video Capture Devices on macOS for portrait and studio light effects [gxalpha]
  • Added more logging for Video Capture Device names on Windows [norihiro]
  • Added more logging for QSV [RytoEX]
  • Added logging for WASAPI source names on Windows [prgmitchell]
  • Increased minimum output resolution to 32x32 to prevent certain encoder failure scenarios [RytoEX]
  • Reenabled dynamic bitrate for AMF encoders [derrod]
  • Enabled "Paste Filters" after copying from scenes or mixer [gxalpha]
  • Removed D3D9 code from QSV encoder plugin [RytoEX]
  • Changed QSV plugin settings new to Beta 1 to use translatable strings [RytoEX]
  • Exposed shader creation errors [exeldro]
  • Changed v4l2 sources to always use linear alpha blending [SludgePhD]


[h2]30.0 Bug Fixes[/h2]
  • Fixed a crash when using Touch Portal to control OBS [notr1ch]
  • Fixed a crash when selecting a window in PipeWire capture if one is already selected [GeorgesStavracas]
  • Fixed a crash on OBS shutdown on macOS [norihiro]
  • Fixed a crash with the auto-config wizard [norihiro]
  • Fixed a crash when trying to capture screen via PipeWire [columbarius]
  • Fixed a crash when rapidly changing scenes [PatTheMav]
  • Fixed a crash when quickly switching between NVIDIA Audio Filters [pkviet]
  • Fixed a crash when starting and stopping multiple DeckLink outputs [jpark37]
  • Fixed a crash caused by plugins deleting properties [ujifgc]
  • Fixed an issue that could cause hardware encoders not showing up as options on capable GPUs [notr1ch]
  • Fixed possible security certificate verification failure when trying to stream with RTMPS on macOS [PatTheMav]
  • Removed legacy AMD encoder plugin [derrod]
  • Fixed max bitrate not working in NVENC VBR mode [flaeri]
  • Fixed async sources (e.g. video capture devices) sometimes unnecessarily dropping frames while buffering is enabled [derrod]
  • Fixed order of IP binding/family setting [tytan652]
  • Fixed some issues with hotkeys with groups and duplicate sceneitems [derrod]
  • Fixed warnings being cut off in the UI in Simple Output Mode [gxalpha]
  • Fixed the installed version number visible in Windows Settings not being updated when using the auto-updater [derrod]
  • Fixed window capture showing the last frame of a closed window on Windows [Walker-WSH]
  • Fixed alignment helpers rendering below safe area indicators [cg2121]
  • Fixed some edge cases where certain undo/redo actions could behave in unexpected ways [derrod]
  • Fixed media source restarting playback when not necessary [CodeYan01]
  • Fixed frontend_save_callback in Python scripts [Penwy]
  • Fixed "flip" not working with "stretch to bounds" [Penwy]
  • Fixed OBS stealing focus when launching minimized [BenJuan26]
  • Fixed lossless recording not working if fragmented MP4/MOV was selected [gxalpha]
  • Fixed rendezvous mode with SRT [pkv]
  • Fixed browser source events not being sent to all frames [Exeldro]
  • Improved FFmpeg VAAPI AMD encoder video quality [nowrep]
  • Fixed virtual camera not deactivating correctly in some cases [Lain-B]
  • Fixed lag with VLC media source, particularly on macOS [usakhelo]
  • Fixed "Show more" in service settings selecting the first service in the list [gxalpha]
  • Fixed incorrectly positioned labels in a scenes-only multiview projector [norihiro]
  • Fixed detected framerate of videos encoded with Custom Output (FFmpeg) [jack-karamanian]
  • Fixed a bug where the "Show fullscreen and hidden windows/applications" option in macOS Screen Capture did not apply immediately [niw]
  • Fixed a bug where the Auto-Configuration Wizard didn't save YouTube stream key [Lain-B]
  • Fixed a bug where the OK button was enabled in the Add Source dialog if "Add Existing" was selected but no existing source was selected [gxalpha]
  • Fixed a bug where using VoiceOver to toggle the "Use Different Colors" GroupBox in the Accessibility settings, the Apply button would not activate [gxalpha]
  • Fixed a bug where the Auto-Configuration Wizard would show current frame rate in scientific notation if FPS was 100 or greater [gxalpha]
  • Fixed an issue where importing a Streamlabs Desktop scene collection would result in OBS performing seemingly random scene changes and scene item visibility changes [prgmitchell]
  • Fixed not being able to select a stream audio encoder if previous selection was invalidated [derrod]
  • Fixed source transform shortcuts in context (flip, rotate, etc.) when multiple scene items are selected [gxalpha]
  • Fixed source type version when dropping files onto the OBS UI [norihiro]
  • Fixed alignment of vertical audio mixer controls [cg2121]
  • Fixed a bug where HDR video could incorrectly produce black pixels when tonemapping [jpark37]
  • Fixed v4l2 source not working correctly with certain non-standard input frame rates [kkartaltepe]
  • Fixed hotkeys of different scene items for the same source not being saved correctly [derrod]
  • Fixed hotkeys being lost when moving a source in or out of a group [derrod]
  • Fixed a possible issue with logging high frame rate video capture devices on Linux [kkartaltepe]
  • Fixed a bug causing AMF AV1 to have low quality in Simple Output Mode [Penwy]
  • Fixed a race condition in the Vulkan graphics hook [sawillms]
  • Fixed an issue with Sparkle delta updates [PatTheMav]
  • Fixed some unexpected behavior when transforming sources in groups [Zulleyy3]
  • Fixed Stream Key label not displaying in UI [TianQiBuTian]
  • Fixed "Use Stream Key" button not hiding from UI when appropriate [TianQiBuTian]

OBS Studio 30.0 Beta is live!

A beta build for OBS Studio version 30.0 is now available! This is a major release, with a number of exciting new features and enhancements, as well as the usual round of bug fixes.

Find the the full patch notes for OBS Studio 30 Beta 1 here: github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/30.0.0-beta1

You can now opt-into the beta by adding the "OBS Studio Beta" app to your library, this will allow you to keep the stable release installed side-by-side and give you a clean installation to play with.
To add the beta to your library go to the OBS Studio store page and click "Request Access", you will be given access immediately:


If you instead wish to update your regular OBS Studio Steam install to the beta open the "Properties" window, navigate to the "Betas" tab and select the "beta" option in the dropdown:


(If you're not seeing the "beta" option yet try restarting your Steam client)

We need your help tracking down as many bugs as you can find before we make a full release! Please give the build a try and let us know here or in the #beta-testing channel on Discord: https://obsproject.com/discord

OBS Studio 29.1.3 Hotfix Update

  • Fixed service selection resetting for services that are not shown by default [derrod]
  • Fixed crash when properties are deleted in callback, e.g. with the Source Record plugin [derrod]
  • Fixed keyboard shortcuts not being displayed for some context menu items [cg2121]
  • Fixed crash with Freetype 2 text sources with non-ASCII text [norihiro]
  • Fixed AMF encoder reconfiguration and dynamic bitrate not working [rhutsAMD]
  • Fixed AMF preset fallback not taking the GPUs reported throughput into account [rhutsAMD]
  • Fixed a bug preventing properties dialogs from being closed with the “Cancel” button [tuduweb]
  • Fixed window capture/game capture compatibility notices being displayed erroneously [notr1ch]
  • Fixed potential crash on exit with obs-websockets [tt2468]
  • Fixed a crash when unloading Lua scripts [xahon]
  • Fixed unnecessary undo/redo entries being created for text sources [exeldro]
  • Fixed macOS capture showing a white background on macOS 14 Beta [gxalpha]
  • Fixed macOS graphics thread timer accuracy [kc5nra]
  • Fixed a bug where the checkable "Source Toolbar" menu item in the View menu wouldn't update when you used the "Show Source Toolbar" and "Hide Source Toolbar" hotkeys [norihiro]
  • Fixed a bug where switching between "Fade" and "Fade to Black" for a quick transition would not work properly [norihiro]
  • Fixed a bug in audio settings where Audio Channels, Sample Rate, and Low Latency Audio Buffer Mode would sometimes not save properly [norihiro]
  • Fixed a bug where the placeholder text for "Group" when adding a new group wouldn't be properly localized [norihiro]

OBS Studio 29.1.2 Hotfix Update

  • Adjusted GPU priority level when Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling (HAGS) is enabled in Windows settings [derrod]
    - This fixes OBS freezing and driver crashes that some users experienced when using
    NVIDIA Audio Effects filters
    - We will continue to work with NVIDIA to determine the root cause of these issues and
    revisit this change at a later date
  • Fixed a possible crash when interrupting stingers [Lain]
  • Fixed a crash when double-clicking non-multiview projectors [notr1ch]
  • Fixed a crash on opening settings when a non-existent service was selected [derrod]
  • Fixed a crash when receiving multiple SIGINT signals [norihiro]
  • Fixed a crash when closing OBS while a background thread had not completed [norihiro]
  • Fixed the keyframe interval calculation for the VideoToolbox encoder [gxalpha]
  • Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the "Source Cleanup Error" to show when switching scene collections [derrod]
  • Fixed a reference leak with virtual camera when using source output mode [derrod]
  • Fixed the missing files dialog disappearing behind the main window on macOS [gxalpha]
  • Fixed an issue where selecting no audio tracks for streaming or recording could cause the output to fail to start [gxalpha]
  • Fixed an issue where sources could become permanently invisible until transform is reset [Lain-B]
  • Fixed audio monitoring when using PulseAudio [jp-bennett]
  • Fixed some translation texts missing [norihiro]
  • Fixed an issue with properties never being updated in some scenarios [gxalpha]
  • Fixed button colors when using the scene list grid mode [TianQiBuTian]
  • Fixed Lua script file names not being set [derrod]

OBS Studio 29.1.1 Hotfix Update

[h2]29.1.1 Hotfix Changes[/h2]
  • Fixed some Elgato devices being blocked on Windows [notr1ch]
  • Fixed audio mixer warning about sources not assigned to any tracks while monitoring was set to "Monitor Only (mute output)" [derrod]
  • Fixed FLAC being erroneously shown as compatible with MOV [derrod]
  • Added an error message for NVENC AV1 to explain why it fails [notr1ch]
  • Fixed an issue where captured video could appear to have tearing on Intel Macs [jpark37]
  • Fixed a data corruption issue that could occur when switching scene collections [derrod]
  • Fixed a crash that could occur on macOS when connecting a service account [PatTheMav]