OBS Studio 33.0.1 is free, open-source streaming and screen recording software for Windows that combines your screen, webcam and audio into scenes and streams or records them, with a Mac version also available.

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How to Download OBS Studio

Pick your file - the one marked Recommended fits your device.
Main link goes to the developer's site - the file downloads straight from there.
Run the installer and follow the steps. Not starting? Try another server or a different browser.

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