OBS Log Analyzer

This analyzer will review an OBS log file for common issues and problems and provide suggestions for how to solve them.


URL File Upload

In OBS select Help > Log Files > Upload last Log File. Copy the URL and paste it here.

Upload a log file to check for configuration problems, incorrect settings, network issues and many other diagnostics.




Log Analysis

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Critical
Hardware-accelerated GPU Scheduler
Warning
Old Version (30.1.2)
Mismatched Sample Rates
Info
Windows 11 23H2 (OK)
Not Admin
0.3% Rendering Lag
0.3% Encoder Overload
Third-Party Plugins (21)
Portable Mode
Critical Hardware-accelerated GPU Scheduler
The Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling ("HAGS") feature added with Windows 10 is currently known to cause performance and capture issues with OBS, games and overlay tools. It's an experimental feature and we recommend disabling it via this screen or these instructions.
Warning Old Version (30.1.2)
You are running an old version of OBS Studio (30.1.2). Please update to version 30.2.3 by going to Help -> Check for updates in OBS or by downloading the latest installer from the downloads page and running it.
Warning Mismatched Sample Rates
At least one of your audio devices has a sample rate that doesn't match the rest. This can result in audio drift over time or sound distortion. Check your audio devices in Windows settings (both Playback and Recording) and ensure the Default Format (under Advanced) is consistent. 48000 Hz is recommended.
OBS Sample Rate: 48000 Hz
Microphone (Yeti Stereo Microphone): 48000 Hz
SteelSeries Sonar - Chat (SteelSeries Sonar Virtual Audio Device): 48000 Hz
SteelSeries Sonar - Gaming (SteelSeries Sonar Virtual Audio Device): 96000 Hz
SteelSeries Sonar - Media (SteelSeries Sonar Virtual Audio Device): 96000 Hz
SteelSeries Sonar - Aux (SteelSeries Sonar Virtual Audio Device): 96000 Hz
Info Windows 11 23H2 (OK)
You are running Windows 11 23H2, which will be supported by Microsoft until November 2025.
Info Not Admin
OBS is not running as Administrator. This can lead to OBS not being able to Game Capture certain games. If you are not running into issues, you can ignore this.
Info 0.3% Rendering Lag
Your GPU is maxed out and OBS can't render scenes fast enough. Running a game without vertical sync or a frame rate limiter will frequently cause performance issues with OBS because your GPU will be maxed out. OBS requires a little GPU to render your scene.

Enable Vsync or set a reasonable frame rate limit that your GPU can handle without hitting 100% usage.

If that's not enough you may also need to turn down some of the video quality options in the game. If you are experiencing issues in general while using OBS, your GPU may be overloaded for the settings you are trying to use.

Please check our guide for ideas why this may be happening, and steps you can take to correct it: GPU Overload Issues.
Info 0.3% Encoder Overload
Encoder overload may be related to your CPU or GPU being overloaded, depending on the encoder in question. If you are using a software encoder (x264) please see the CPU Overload Guide. If you are using a hardware encoder (AMF, QSV/Quicksync, NVENC) please see the GPU Overload Guide.
Info Third-Party Plugins (21)
You have the following third-party plugins installed:
  • obs-retro-effects
  • tuna
  • gradient-source
  • StreamDeckPlugin
  • source-clone
  • dir-watch-media
  • obs-shaderfilter
  • obs-composite-blur
  • obs-advanced-masks
  • move-transition
  • obs-multi-rtmp
  • obs-noise
  • freeze-filter
  • audio-monitor
  • advanced-scene-switcher
  • downstream-keyer
  • 3d-effect
  • source-copy
  • transition-table
  • obs-stroke-glow-shadow
  • vertical-canvas
Info Portable Mode
You are running OBS in Portable Mode. This means that OBS will store its settings with the executable. This is useful if you want to run OBS from a flash drive or other removable media.