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

No critical issues

Warning
Old Version (31.1.2)
Windows 11 23H2 (EOL)
Mismatched Sample Rates
Non-Standard Aspect Ratio
Info
Not Admin
No Output Session
Third-Party Plugins (20)
Warning Old Version (31.1.2)
You are running an old version of OBS Studio (31.1.2). Please update to version 32.0.4 by going to Help -> Check for updates in OBS or by downloading the latest installer from the downloads page and running it.
Warning Windows 11 23H2 (EOL)
You are running Windows 11 23H2, which has not been supported by Microsoft since November 2025. We recommend updating to the latest Windows release to ensure continued security, functionality, and compatibility.
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
[VIRTUAL_AUDIO_DEVICE_PROCESS_LOOPBACK]: 48000 Hz
SteelSeries Sonar - Microphone (SteelSeries Sonar Virtual Audio Device): 48000 Hz
USB2 (RØDECaster): 48000 Hz
SteelSeries Sonar - Gaming (SteelSeries Sonar Virtual Audio Device): 96000 Hz
Warning Non-Standard Aspect Ratio
Almost all modern streaming services and video platforms expect video in 16:9 aspect ratio. OBS is currently configured to record in an aspect ratio that differs from that. You (or your viewers) will see black bars during playback. Go to Settings -> Video and change your Canvas Resolution to one that is 16:9.
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 No Output Session
Your log contains no recording or streaming session. Results of this log analysis are limited. Please post a link to a clean log file.
To make a clean log file, please follow these steps:

1) Restart OBS.
2) Start your stream/recording for about 30 seconds. Make sure you replicate any issues as best you can, which means having any games/apps open and captured, etc.
3) Stop your stream/recording.
4) Select Help > Log Files > Upload Current Log File. Send that link via this troubleshooting tool or whichever support chat you are using.
Info Third-Party Plugins (20)
You have the following third-party plugins installed:
  • logi_obs_plugin_x64
  • downstream-keyer
  • gradient-source
  • obs-advanced-masks
  • obs-noise
  • dynamic-delay
  • streamup
  • transition-table
  • freeze-filter
  • source-clone
  • obs-retro-effects
  • obs-teleport
  • obs-stroke-glow-shadow
  • obs-shaderfilter
  • move-transition
  • obs-composite-blur
  • recursion-effect
  • browser-transition
  • StreamDeckPlugin
  • obs-streamelements-core