OBS Studio 31.1 is now stable with key Linux upgrades, WoA support, and more

OBS Studio just dropped version 31.1 as a stable release, and it’s packed with upgrades, especially for Linux users. After spending a month in beta, the update is now live across all platforms and brings multitrack video output and stream delay support to Linux for the first time.

Multitrack output, PipeWire sync, and more for Linux

If you’re on Linux, you’ll notice smoother performance right away. With explicit sync support for PipeWire, screen capture now sees lower latency and better responsiveness.

Multitrack video output also lands with network tuning and delay options for streamers. But Linux isn’t the only one getting love. This update brings experimental support for Windows on Arm (WoA).

You’ll also get GPU-powered color format conversions, AV1 B-frame support via AMD’s AMF encoder, and new QVBR rate control for VA-API on Linux.

macOS users running version 15 or newer now have access to the Spatial AQ option in VideoToolbox. Plus, BSD and other non-Linux systems can use V4L2 virtual camera.

UI changes include zoom controls in preview and font scaling for a more personalized workspace. Developers have also cleaned up dock toolbars and made the Sources list more consistent.

Bug fixes and performance boosts all around

There’s a new update to the game capture hook that finally resolves issues with games like Valorant using Riot’s Vanguard anti-cheat. A range of crash fixes have also landed, especially for edge cases like cropping errors or recording loops.

OBS Studio 31.1 is available now for Windows (x64 and arm64), macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon), and Linux (Ubuntu).