OBS StudioTroubleshooting guide
Fix a black or blank OBS Game Capture source
Game audio is present but preview is black
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OBS Studio errors and troubleshooting
Diagnose black game capture and dropped streaming frames in OBS Studio. Use the selected capture source and Statistics window to distinguish capture, rendering, encoding and network issues.
Before choosing a guide
- Identify the capture source and target game.
- Check which Statistics counter reports lost frames.
- Save the current profile before adjusting settings.
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