Open Broadcaster Software, or OBS, is one of the most popular recording and streaming software on the market. Thanks to this open-source program, anyone can begin their content creation journey and have their content rival some of the best out there. However, to do that, you’ll need to make sure that your input sources are properly cropped to keep from losing a large portion of your game or video source.
In this guide, we’ll help you properly crop your Window Capture, so you don’t end up missing what you’re trying to capture in the first place.
How to Crop the Window Capture in OBS
First, you’ll need to add the source by clicking on the + symbol at the bottom of the menu and selecting the Window Capture option. Next, the Properties window will open, where you can change the Capture Method, Window Match Priority, and whether or not you want to capture your cursor. Once you’ve picked your source, you can stretch or shrink it by interacting with the red outline in the OBS window.
Tips for Window Capture in OBS
If you’ve got your window how you like it, you can begin recording immediately with what’s shown on the OBS platform being front and center. If you want to add any more displays before you record, you’ll need to follow the same steps to add a source. If you wish for another display or webcam to be shown, you’ll need to add a second source as Window Capture or Video Capture Device.
If you don’t see the window you’re trying to capture as a selectable option in the drop-down menu, you may need to restart OBS so it can recheck the active programs. If that doesn’t work, you may need to select Display Capture, which will record everything shown on the screen you choose. If you use Display Capture, be aware of what might get shown in your recording or stream.
There are circumstances when you need to add other sources like a Game Capture or Display Capture. For example, you may have issues with OBS not recognizing the game as an application. In this situation, it won’t automatically capture the video or limit what’s shown on screen. You may need to select the option that captures a specific game instead of any fullscreen application. This should catch the game and allow you to move and stretch the screen to fit your display.
This is all you need to know to crop your Window Capture in OBS and ensure that you’re getting the best video you can. You can find more guides on the software in the OBS section of our website.
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