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Mrr Zed0 on March 7, 2025, 5:11 pm
Portable Mode loads the OBS configuration directory from the same path that the application is stored, allowing for easy relocation or running multiple instances without cross-contamination of profiles and scene collections.
At this time, files used within the scene collection (images, media) are not portable, even when in portable mode. If you plan on relocating the portable instance, you will need to either modify the scene collection JSON file manually, or use a generic path common on all your devices.
Store All Files (Videos, Pictures, Text, Logo, Sounds, Music) In The OBS Folder For Easy Backup (C:\Program Files\obs-studio)
How To Run OBS In Portable Mode:
1) Download OBS Zip File From The Download Page https://obsproject.com/download
2) Open Up This PC > (C:) > Program Files Folder
3) Create A Folder Called obs-studio
4) UnZip The OBS-Studio-xx.x.x-Windows.zip File To The obs-studio folder in Program Files
There are two methods to launch OBS in portable mode.
(1) Text File:
1) Create A Text File In Any Folder On Your PC By Right Click > New > Text Document
2) Name The Text File portable_mode
3) Right Click On The Text File And Click On Copy
4) Open Up This PC > (C:) > Program Files Folder > obs-studio (Paste The Text File Here)
5) Now Open Up This PC > (C:) > Program Files Folder > obs-studio > bin > 64bit (Paste The Text File Here)
(2) Portable Flag:
1) On The OBS Studio Icon Right Click > Open File Location
2) Right Click On OBS Studio Icon > Properties
3) In The Target Box Paste This “C:\Program Files\obs-studio\bin\64bit\obs64.exe” –portable flag
4) Click On OK & Open OBS Studio
OBS-Studio Portable Mode Video Guide:
https://youtu.be/Fm6ZRXdsdB8
Portable Mode loads the OBS configuration directory from the same path that the application is stored, allowing for easy relocation or running multiple instances without cross-contamination of profiles and scene collections.
At this time, files used within the scene collection (images, media) are not portable, even when in portable mode. If you plan on relocating the portable instance, you will need to either modify the scene collection JSON file manually, or use a generic path common on all your devices.
Store All Files (Videos, Pictures, Text, Logo, Sounds, Music) In The OBS Folder For Easy Backup (C:\Program Files\obs-studio)
How To Run OBS In Portable Mode:
1) Download OBS Zip File From The Download Page https://obsproject.com/download
2) Open Up This PC > (C:) > Program Files Folder
3) Create A Folder Called obs-studio
4) UnZip The OBS-Studio-xx.x.x-Windows.zip File To The obs-studio folder in Program Files
There are two methods to launch OBS in portable mode.
(1) Text File:
1) Create A Text File In Any Folder On Your PC By Right Click > New > Text Document
2) Name The Text File portable_mode
3) Right Click On The Text File And Click On Copy
4) Open Up This PC > (C:) > Program Files Folder > obs-studio (Paste The Text File Here)
5) Now Open Up This PC > (C:) > Program Files Folder > obs-studio > bin > 64bit (Paste The Text File Here)
(2) Portable Flag:
1) On The OBS Studio Icon Right Click > Open File Location
2) Right Click On OBS Studio Icon > Properties
3) In The Target Box Paste This “C:\Program Files\obs-studio\bin\64bit\obs64.exe” –portable flag
4) Click On OK & Open OBS Studio
OBS-Studio Portable Mode Video Guide:
https://youtu.be/Fm6ZRXdsdB8
