> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # OBS Studio 31.0 Release Brings Exciting Improvements for Streamers and Creators - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/obs-studio-31-0-release/ - Published: 2024-12-12T11:00:43.000Z - Updated: 2024-12-12T11:00:43.000Z - Description: OBS Studio 31.0 drops Ubuntu 22.04 LTS support, and adds exciting features. - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: Application Releases, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15 [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com/?ref=itsfoss.com), or Open Broadcaster Software, is a powerful open source [screen recorder for Linux](https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-screen-recorders/?ref=news.itsfoss.com) and other platforms which has been designed with live-streaming and recording in mind. I have personally used OBS to live stream and record dozens of videos over the years. Its seamless integration with platforms like YouTube and Twitch makes it **a reliable choice for both streaming and content creation**. Join me as I dive into the major updates and enhancements in the newest OBS Studio 31.0 release. 😃 ## 🆕 OBS Studio 31.0: What's New? ![a screenshot of obs studio 31.0.0 running on ubuntu 24.10 recording firefox with the itsfoss.com webpage open ](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/12/OBS_Studio_31.0.0.png) OBS Studio 31.0 running on Ubuntu 24.10. For starters, this release features [a new](https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/pull/9533?ref=itsfoss.com) NVIDIA Blur Filter and Background Blur based on NVIDIA Video Effects that works on NVIDIA RTX GPUs for applying a blur effect to a subject in a video. The browser source and docks in OBS Studio have been updated to [CEF 6533](https://bitbucket.org/chromiumembedded/cef/src/c1e5ae6a9efcb06c59a90a328410deee9c31d66c/?at=6533&ref=itsfoss.com) (*Chromium 127*) across all platforms, with newly added support for the [v210 format](https://wiki.multimedia.cx/index.php/V210?ref=itsfoss.com) for AJA device capture, and integration with [Amazon IVS](https://aws.amazon.com/ivs/?ref=itsfoss.com). On the user experience side of things, there are **new preview scrollbars and zoom/scale indicators**, allowing users to easily work with video previews. Next up are **the new first-party YouTube Chat features** that facilitate better management of live chats with tools for Polls, Q&A, Rich Emoji inputs, and Moderation. In contrast, **some support has been removed** as well. Going forward, OBS Studio's NVENC implementation won't support [NVIDIA Kepler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kepler%5F%28microarchitecture%29?ref=itsfoss.com) GPUs (*600 and 700 series*), and the legacy YouTube chat integration is no longer supported. Similarly, **official build support for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS has been sunset**, legacy QSV code for some old devices and Windows 7 removed, and FTL support [deprecated](https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/discussions/4021?ref=itsfoss.com). ### 🛠️ Other Changes and Improvements In addition to the ones mentioned above, here are some other changes that you should know of: - A memory leak in the PipeWire plugin was *plugged*. - Crashes with the QSV encoder on Linux were fixed. - Fix for a crash on Linux when importing a scene collection created on Windows. - The deadlocks in the MP4 muxer and when shutting down muxer have been resolved. The official [release notes](https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/31.0.0?ref=itsfoss.com) have more technical details if you are interested in learning more. ## 📥 Download OBS Studio 31.0 This release is available for **Ubuntu** (*22.04+*), **Windows**, and **macOS** on the [official website](https://obsproject.com/download?ref=itsfoss.com). For users of other Linux distributions, the official [Flathub](https://flathub.org/apps/com.obsproject.Studio?ref=itsfoss.com) version is usually a great choice, but it hasn't been updated to the latest release (*as of 12 Dec, 2024*). As a result, those users will have to manually build from source by following the [build instructions for Linux](https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/wiki/build-instructions-for-linux?ref=itsfoss.com). [OBS Studio 31.0](https://obsproject.com/download?ref=itsfoss.com) **Suggested Read** 📖 [10 Best Screen Recorders for Linux in 2023Take a look at the best screen recorders available for Linux. Learn its key features, pros, and cons.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/best-screen-recorders.png)](https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-screen-recorders/?ref=news.itsfoss.com)