How do I install OBS Studio on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask obs`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `obs` from Terminal.

Yes, OBS Studio is completely free to use. It is also open source, so you can inspect and contribute to the code.

How do I uninstall OBS Studio?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask obs`. Homebrew will remove OBS Studio and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to OBS Studio?

There are several media & entertainment apps available for macOS. Browse the Media & Entertainment category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update OBS Studio to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask obs` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does OBS Studio work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, OBS Studio can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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What is OBS Studio?

Free and open-source streaming and recording

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask obs

How to Install OBS Studio on Mac

Follow these steps to install OBS Studio using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask obs
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask obs
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm obs is installed, then try `obs --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch OBS Studio
Run `obs` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Open source codebase

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

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What is OBS Studio?

Install with Homebrew

How to Install OBS Studio on Mac

Open Terminal

Install Homebrew

Run brew install --cask obs

Verify Installation