Open Broadcaster Software
Free, open source software for live streaming and recording
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Sources
Sources can be added to every scene.
Which capture to use?
Window Capture
: Capture a single Window
Monitor Capture
: Capture your whole Monitor
Game Capture
: Capture a fullscreen Game
Video Capture Device
: Capture a Webcam or Capture Card
Image
: Add an Image to your scene
Image Slide Show
: Add an Image Slide Show to your scene
Text
: Add some Text to your Scene
If you want a persistent source, for example very useful for Webcams, you can also add it as a
Global Source
.