To remove the OBS Studio application windows from appearing in your display or screen capture, you can utilize a specific setting within OBS Studio designed for this purpose. This ensures that only the content you intend to capture is visible in your recordings or live streams.
Hiding OBS Windows from Screen Capture
OBS Studio provides a straightforward option to prevent its own interface, including the main window, settings panels, and other pop-ups, from being captured when you are using a 'Display Capture' source. This feature is particularly useful for users on Windows to achieve a clean, professional output without showing the streaming software itself.
Follow these simple steps to activate this essential setting:
- Open OBS Studio: Launch the OBS Studio application on your computer.
- Access Settings: From the main OBS Studio interface, locate and click on the Settings button. This is typically found in the bottom-right corner of the application window.
- Navigate to General Tab: Within the Settings window, look at the left-hand sidebar and select the General tab.
- Enable Hiding Option: Scroll down through the General settings options until you find the checkbox labeled "Hide OBS windows from screen capture."
- Check the Box: Click on this checkbox to enable the feature. A checkmark should appear.
- Apply Changes: To save your changes and close the Settings window, click Apply (if available) and then OK.
Once this setting is enabled, any OBS Studio windows will automatically be excluded from your display captures, ensuring a cleaner and more focused recording or stream. This functionality is directly in line with the referenced method: "Windows: go to OBS Studio → Settings → General, and check "Hide OBS windows from screen capture"."
Why This Setting Is Important
- Professionalism: It prevents viewers from seeing your streaming setup, which is crucial for tutorials, gameplay videos, or business presentations.
- Clarity: By hiding OBS, your audience can focus solely on the content you want to display, without distractions from the capture software.
- Privacy: It helps avoid accidentally revealing sensitive information from your OBS interface or other applications that might be open behind it.
