How to Record Minecraft with OBS

OBS is the most popular recording and streaming software on the internet.

The best YouTubers, streamers, and podcasters use the software to create content.

It’s free to use, comes with a myriad of features, and is compatible with most devices.

I personally use OBS to stream and create YouTube content, so I have a lot of experience with it.

This includes adding and configuring scenes, sources, filters, and many more.

In this short and simple guide, you’ll learn how to record Minecraft gameplay with OBS on a Windows PC with no lag for free.

How to Record Minecraft with OBS

Here’s how to record Minecraft with OBS (step-by-step):

1. Launch Minecrarft: Launch Minecraft and start playing.
2. Download OBS: Download OBS, right-click, and select “Run as administrator”.
3. Add a scene: Click “+” under “Scenes”, name your scene, and select “OK”.
4. Add a Display Capture device: Click “+” under “Sources” and select “Window Capture”.
5. Select the Roblox window: Select “Minecraft” (e.g. [javaw.exe]: Minecraft 1.20.4) from the dropdown box and select “OK”.
6. Record the video: Select “Start Recording” to start recording Minecraft!

Further reading

How to Add a Microphone in OBS

How to Convert MKV to MP4 in OBS

How to Add a Webcam to OBS