Technical
Replay buffer
OBS constantly keeps the last N seconds in memory; press a hotkey and it saves the clip. Never lose an insane moment again.
Related terms
- Local recording
Saving a high-quality copy of your stream to disk while live. Use it for editing clips and YouTube uploads — VODs are compressed.
- Hotkey
A keyboard shortcut you set in OBS for instant actions while gaming — mute mic, switch scene, start a replay. The free alternative to a Stream Deck.
- Clip
A short highlight (a few seconds to a minute) that any viewer can capture from a live stream or VOD and share.