Unlock the Full Potential of Your Streams with OBS Studio 30.2's New Features

OBS Studio, the open-source, cross-platform tool for screen recording and streaming, has just rolled out its latest version, 30.2, marking the second update in the v30 series. This release brings a host of new features and improvements, enhancing the overall user experience for streamers and content creators alike.

Highlights of the New Features and Improvements:

AV1 Encoding Support for VA-API and PipeWire Camera Sources: This addition broadens the encoding capabilities of OBS Studio, particularly benefiting users with compatible hardware.

Native Support for NVENC AV1 Encoder on Linux: Linux users can now leverage the power of NVIDIA's NVENC AV1 encoder, promising higher efficiency and quality in video streaming and recording.

Shared Texture Support for Encoders and Decoders: Enhancements have been made to various encoders and decoders, including NVENC, QuickSync, and VA-API, with shared texture support for improved performance.

Enhanced Support for Multi-Track Audio and Video in RTMP/FLV: This update brings better handling and support for complex audio and video setups in streaming protocols.

HEVC Support for WebRTC Output: Extending the codec support for WebRTC outputs to include HEVC, offering more flexibility in streaming scenarios.

NVDEC Decoder Support for DirectShow Sources: This feature provides Windows users with improved decoding options for various media formats.

Priority Support for NVDEC Decoder on NVIDIA Graphics Cards: Optimizations have been made to prioritize decoding processes on NVIDIA GPUs, ensuring smoother playback and editing.

Mixed MP4 Output Option:

An experimental feature in the Windows version of OBS Studio, the mixed MP4 output, combines the fault tolerance of fragmented MP4 with the broad compatibility and quicker start times of traditional MP4 formats. This hybrid approach aims to deliver an enhanced user experience, balancing resilience with compatibility, although it is currently in an experimental phase and may have stability issues.

New Composable Theme System:

A simplified theme creation and maintenance process is introduced with a new theme system that supports future customization options. This means OBS Studio will expand its theme variety, especially from community contributions. The default style in OBS Studio for Linux will now be QT Fusion, offering a fresh look for users.

To experience these features and more, users are encouraged to update to the latest version of OBS Studio. The update can be downloaded from the official OBS Project GitHub repository:  https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/