How To Update Obs Studio

How to Update OBS on Windows

In most cases, OBS Studio automatically alerts you when a new version is available. However, since it’s open-source software, you can also download the latest version from its website or GitHub (website) or use the in-app settings to update manually.

How to Update OBS on Mac

Being one of the best free and open-source software, there is a massive user base for OBS. So, it is understandably available for both Windows and Mac users to download. However, the steps to update OBS are slightly different for Mac users:
However, do note that this method may not work for you if you are on an older version. Many users reported that the Check for Updates option was not showing up for them. That brings us to an alternative method to update OBS.

How to Update OBS on Linux

There are a few ways to go about updating OBS on Linux. The main issue you have to tackle is knowing which distribution you are using. Now, there are tons of distributions, but each has its own store where OBS should be available. In this guide, I’ll be using KDE Plasma on Fedora, but the process should more or less be the same across all distributions.

Update OBS to the Latest Version from the Website

If you are unable to check for an update for any reason, you may manually update the app. Here’s how:
As soon as you click on it, OBS starts to download. Now, all you have to do is reinstall OBS Studio on your Windows or Mac device. The latest version will automatically replace the older version.

How to Automatically Check for OBS Updates

For those wondering if you can make OBS Studio automatically upgrade to a newer version, that is not possible. However, you can make it automatically check for updates on startup and choose to download the latest version on Windows and Mac. The process of enabling it is the same on both platforms.
3. Finally, hit the Apply button to apply the changes and click on OK.
And those were all the ways to update OBS on Windows and Mac. The first method is incredibly easy but if you encounter issues, you can always install OBS manually without much effort. Similarly, if you want to update OBS plugins, you can manually download and install their latest versions to replace the older version. Did we help you install OBS the right way? Let us know if you face any issues, in the comments below.