Software Setup Guide
Configure your streaming software like a pro. From choosing the right software to creating engaging scenes.
Choosing Your Software
Compare popular streaming software options to find the best fit for your needs.
OBS Studio
RecommendedThe gold standard for streaming software
Features
- Free and open-source
- Extremely lightweight
- Highly customizable
- Regular updates
System Impact
Recommended Plugins
StreamElements OBS Live
Alerts and overlays integration
Advanced Scene Switcher
Automated scene control
Move Transition
Smooth source animations
Closed Captioning
Live subtitles support
Streamlabs Desktop
User-friendly alternative with built-in features
Features
- Intuitive interface
- Built-in overlay themes
- Integrated widgets
- Cloud backup
System Impact
Limitations
- Higher resource usage
- Premium features cost $149/year
- Less customizable
- Limited plugin support
Optimal Stream Settings
Configure your stream for the best quality and performance.
1080p 60fps
High-end streaming quality
720p 60fps
Balanced quality and performance
NVIDIA NVENC
Best choice for RTX/GTX cards
AMD AMF
Optimized for AMD GPUs
Professional Scene Setup
Create engaging stream layouts with these essential scenes.
Starting Soon
Professional stream start screen
- Countdown timer
- Social media displays
- Recent events/donations
- Background music visualizer
- Chat box for early viewers
- Stream starting text
Main Gaming
Primary streaming layout
- Game capture source
- Webcam overlay (16:9)
- Chat overlay
- Latest events
- Alert box
- Subscriber goal
Just Chatting
Interaction-focused layout
- Full-screen webcam feed
- Chat overlay
- Social media displays
- Channel point rewards
- Music widget
BRB/Intermission
Professional break screen
- Animated timer
- Social media feeds
- Recent events recap
- Music credits
- Return countdown
Audio Configuration
Optimize your stream's audio quality with professional settings.
Noise Suppression
Compressor
Desktop Audio
85%
Microphone
100%