Note: As previously announced, this release removes support for Ubuntu 20.04, Qt 5, and FFmpeg versions prior to 4.4.
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30.0 New Features
- Added WHIP/WebRTC output [Sean-Der / kc5nra / DDRBoxman / tt2468]
- With the introduction of WHIP, FTL is slated for removal in a release after May 2024
- Redesigned the status bar [cg2121 / GeorgesStavracas / Warchamp7]
- The redesigned status bar now provides the same information in a more organized and well structured way, with more representative and recognizable icons.
- Added option for Full-Height docks to the "View" menu [ujifgc]
- When enabled, a dock such as chat can take up the entire height of the OBS window
- Added support Intel QSV on Linux [kkartaltepe]
- Added a shader cache to improve OBS startup time on Windows [notr1ch]
- Added application audio capture on macOS [jcm93]
- Added a "Safe Mode" that runs OBS without third-party plugins, scripting, and websockets [derrod]
- When OBS detects that it was not shut down properly it will offer the user the option to launch in Safe Mode for troubleshooting purposes. It can also be manually activated via the "Help" menu.
- Reworked the virtual camera on macOS to work with all applications (on macOS 13 and newer) [gxalpha/PatTheMav]
- Added a YouTube Live Control Panel when streaming to YouTube [yuriy-chunak]
- Added 10-bit capture support for Decklink devices [jpark37]
- Added HDR playback support for Decklink output [jpark37]
- Added an option to hide OBS windows from macOS Screen Capture's "Display Capture" [PatTheMav]
30.0 Changes
- Changed audio/video encoder dropdowns to be sorted by name [gxalpha]
- Changed the list of applications in the macOS Screen Capture source to be sorted by name [Colerar]
- Added more accurate logging for Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling status and support [derrod]
- Added the ability to arrange filters via drag & drop [cg2121]
- Enabled GPU scaling for "Rescale Output" when possible [Palana]
- Clarified surround sound warning for YouTube 5.1 audio support [pkv]
- Added warning if Lenovo Vantage is installed [notr1ch]
- Added logging for scene changes in Studio Mode [Penwy]
- Changed Video Capture Device sources on Windows to not show an audio device in the Audio Mixer if none is available/selected [Exeldro]
- Added support for grayscale MJPEG in V4L / DirectShow sources [Staacks]
- Improved settings interface of the "Text (FreeType 2)" source [gxalpha]
- Added button to reactivate stopped capture in macOS Screen Capture [gxalpha]
- Changed scene collection removal to retain a backup file (.bak) that can be easily reimported if needed [derrod]
- Added IPv6 support for RTMP streaming output with IPv4 fallback ("happy eyeballs") for dual-stack streaming services. The preferred protocol can still be selected in advanced settings. [jgh-twitch]
- Fixed virtual camera output when used with additional output channels (e.g., Downstream Keyer plugin) [tytan652]
- Added ability to set FFmpeg Options for VAAPI [nowrep]
- Added a Help menu item to view the Release Notes [WizardCM]
30.0 Bug Fixes
- Fixed a crash when using Touch Portal to control OBS [notr1ch]
- Fixed a crash when selecting a window in PipeWire capture if one is already selected [GeorgesStavracas]
- Fixed a crash on OBS shutdown on macOS [norihiro]
- Fixed a crash with the auto-config wizard [norihiro]
- Fixed a crash when trying to capture screen via PipeWire [columbarius]
- Fixed a crash when rapidly changing scenes [PatTheMav]
- Fixed checking for updates not working on Windows if the username contains special characters [derrod]
- Affected users will have to manually update to OBS 30.0
- Removed legacy AMD encoder plugin [derrod]
- Users upgrading from an older OBS version will continue to be able to use the old plugin
- Fixed max bitrate not working in NVENC VBR mode [flaeri]
- Fixed warnings being cut off in the UI in Simple Output Mode [gxalpha]
- Fixed the installed version number visible in Windows Settings not being updated when using the auto-updater [derrod]
- Fixed window capture showing the last frame of a closed window on Windows [Walker-WSH]
- Fixed alignment helpers rendering below safe area indicators [cg2121]
- Fixed some edge cases where certain undo/redo actions could behave in unexpected ways [derrod]
- Fixed media source restarting playback when not necessary [CodeYan01]
- Fixed frontend_save_callback in Python scripts [Penwy]
- Fixed "flip" not working with "stretch to bounds" [Penwy]
- Fixed OBS stealing focus when launching minimized [BenJuan26]
- Fixed lossless recording not working if fragmented MP4/MOV was selected [gxalpha]
- Fixed rendezvous mode with SRT [pkv]
- Fixed browser source events not being sent to all frames [Exeldro]
- Improved FFmpeg VAAPI AMD encoder video quality [nowrep]
- Fixed virtual camera not deactivating correctly in some cases [Lain-B]
- Fixed lag with VLC media source, particularly on macOS [usakhelo]
- Fixed "Show more" in service settings selecting the first service in the list [gxalpha]
- Fixed incorrectly positioned labels in a scenes-only multiview projector [norihiro]
- Fixed detected framerate of videos encoded with Custom Output (FFmpeg) [jack-karamanian]
- Fixed a bug where the "Show fullscreen and hidden windows/applications" option in macOS Screen Capture did not apply immediately [niw]
- Fixed a bug where the Auto-Configuration Wizard didn't save YouTube stream key [Lain-B]
- Fixed a bug where the OK button was enabled in the Add Source dialog if "Add Existing" was selected but no existing source was selected [gxalpha]
- Fixed a bug where using VoiceOver to toggle the "Use Different Colors" GroupBox in the Accessibility settings, the Apply button would not activate [gxalpha]
- Fixed a bug where the Auto-Configuration Wizard would show current frame rate in scientific notation if FPS was 100 or greater [gxalpha]
- Fixed an issue where importing a Streamlabs Desktop scene collection would result in OBS performing seemingly random scene changes and scene item visibility changes [prgmitchell]
- Fixed not being able to select a stream audio encoder if previous selection was invalidated [derrod]
- Fixed source transform shortcuts in context (flip, rotate, etc.) when multiple scene items are selected [gxalpha]
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