How to Use OBS Studio - Complete OBS Tutorial for Beginners (2025!)

How to use OBS Studio like a pro! Here’s our step-by-step OBS tutorial for beginners so you can get up & running with this awesome free live streaming software fast.

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Timestamps:
00:00 How to Use OBS Studio - Complete OBS Tutorial for Beginners (2025!)
00:15 OBS Interface
00:47 OBS Settings Overview
01:11 Best Video Project Settings in OBS
02:55 Best Output Settings For Project Quality in OBS
04:55 How To Connect Live Streaming Platforms Account In OBS
05:42 YouTube Chat Feature & YouTube Live Control Panel in OBS
06:50 How To Set Up Scenes In OBS
08:13 How To Add A Screen Capture Scene In OBS
09:25 How To Add Picture In Picture In OBS
11:21 How To Add Effects, Filters & Transitions In OBS
13:08 How To Use OBS Studio Mode
14:00 How To Setup & Adjust Audio In OBS
15:21 How To Go Live With OBS
15:50 Awesome OBS Feature: Virtual Camera

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Open Broadcaster Software (OBS Studio) is a powerful and free live streaming app that works on Mac, Windows PC and Linux. It’s compatible with all the major live streaming platforms and allows you to really level up your live streaming game.

OBS packs in a ton of incredible features such as the ability to use Scenes for various layouts, awesome OBS effects, local recording options and Studio Mode option for more professional live steam functionality.

With so many pro-level tools, OBS can be difficult for beginners to jump into. In this complete OBS Studio tutorial, we’ll share everything you need to know to get up and running fast. This includes everything from the best OBS recording settings to the OBS virtual camera. You’ll be streaming like a pro in no time.

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