How do I capture just the game in OBS?

Open any game on Full Screen. Go to OBS. The game will appear in the window which means OBS recognizes it and is recording it. To try the second mode, select Game Capture from the Sources list and click the gear icon.

Is OBS game capture better than Game Capture?

Game capture is the preferred capture method, since you record the game only, no clutter from your desktop.

Why is OBS not capturing my game capture?

If a game is set to run in full-screen mode, when you alt+tab out the game, it will stop rendering. This means that you will not see the game in OBS while it is minimized. Either make a test recording and check it to verify the capture worked properly, or move OBS to a second monitor if you have one.

Does game capture work OBS?

Most of the time, your game capture should work once you apply the changes in the Game Capture Properties window, and it will show up in your OBS preview if you have the source selected and the game active. If it doesn’t, continue on for troubleshooting and common resolutions.

Is display capture better than Game Capture?

Should I display capture or game capture? Game capture will only capture what is displaying for a game, so if you play a game in windowed mode it will ignore your desktop or other windows. Display capture will record everything on a single monitor, games, desktop, browser you name it.

How do I use OBS without lag?

How to Stop Dropped Frames in OBS

  1. Reduce the resolution of your streams. In general, the higher the stream resolution, the higher the CPU usage.
  2. Reduce the bitrate of your streams.
  3. If live streaming over WiFi try using an ethernet cable.
  4. Check your firewall settings.
  5. Broadcast to a server that is closest to you.

Is it better to use game capture or screen capture?

Game capture is the most efficient method when capturing games. It is also the only method able of capturing games running in fullscreen mode.

Is OBS or Streamlabs better for streaming?

If you are a professional who doesn’t need any bells & whistles and mainly focuses on the performance, OBS is the one for you. However, for those who are into gaming and other fun streams, the Streamlabs version is the one to go for.

Why OBS records black screen?

Check for conflicting software Another reason why you might be experiencing the black screen on your OBS software is that you have additional software running in the background which is also related to screen capture and video recording.

Why is OBS just a black screen?

If OBS Studio doesn’t have the appropriate administrator rights, your PC will likely prevent it from sharing display content, resulting in the Black Screen. The issue can be resolved by granting the app administrator privileges.

Is game capture better than display capture?

How do I run OBS on GPU?

Windows 10 & 11

  1. Close OBS Studio if it is currently open.
  2. Open the Settings App (Start button → Cogwheel icon)
  3. Select “Classic app” or “Desktop app” and click “Browse” under Graphics performance preference.
  4. Navigate and find your OBS Studio executable.
  5. Once selected, click “Options” under the OBS Studio entry.