The popular open-source streaming and recording software OBS Studio has just received its latest update, version 31.1, introducing experimental support for Windows on Arm.
For macOS and Linux users, the new release adds robust support for Multitrack Video output. Additionally, Apple Silicon Mac users and Linux enthusiasts will find improved functionality through enhancements like Spatial AQ options for VideoToolbox encoders on macOS and AV1 B-frame support for AMD’s AMF encoder.
Linux users will also appreciate the newly added hardware-accelerated browser source support, though it’s currently disabled for NVIDIA GPUs due to inconsistencies across driver series.
Moreover, the latest release features significant UI enhancements, providing greater control over appearance customization. Users can now adjust font sizes and interface density, alongside new preview zoom controls designed to make scene management smoother.
Additionally, the unified appearance updates streamline user interaction across various menus and dialogues, enhancing overall usability.
Important note for gamers and developers: The OBS code signing certificate has been updated, which may temporarily affect game capture compatibility, particularly with anti-cheat solutions. Developers should review OBS’s dedicated documentation to ensure seamless integration.
As you can expect, version 31.1 also delivers critical bug fixes, notably addressing crash scenarios related to media sources without video frames, display capture issues on Windows, and browser-related crashes on older macOS versions.
Performance improvements include better preview drawing efficiency and enhanced reconnection behavior for Multitrack Video output, significantly improving reliability during longer streaming sessions.
For more information, refer to the changelog.
