[Fixed] Why is My OBS Recording Choppy?

When you use the free OBS to record desktop activities, you may encounter the situation that OBS recording is choppy. Why is my OBS recording choppy? It may due to:

• Insufficient system resources
• High bitrate settings
• Advanced game settings
• Insufficient frame rate and resolution
• ...

Check the following methods to solve OBS recording choppy problem. 

Fix 1. Check the System Requirements

Check if your computer meets the minimum system requirements of OBS.

• 64-bit processor and OS
• At least 4 GB of RAM
• At least 600 MB of free space
• Windows 10 or 11

Fix 2. Lower Your Game Settings 

OBS has limits on resolution and frame, so advanced game settings may exceed its limits. Please check your game's settings and lower them.

Fix 3. Configure the Frame Rate and Resolution 

Step 1. Open OBS Studio and head to Settings from the main interface.

Step 2. Click Video and select the preferred FPS rate (normally 60) and resolution under Common FPS values.

Step 3. Click OK to finish the process.

Fix 4. Use Best OBS Alternative 

If the above solutions don’t work, you can try an OBS free alternative - iTop Screen Recorder to seamlessly capture and stream your videos or games without any lags.

Free Screen Recorder for PC

Record screen, webcam, audio and gameplay with ease. Create high-quality screen recordings with no lags and fps drops.

Free Download For Windows 7 and later

Download, install and launch it on your PC. Just go to Settings and you can set the video and audio format according to your needs. 

Then go to the Record tab, here you can choose to record screen, game, webcam, or only audio as you like.

Fix 5. Allow OBS Through Computer Firewall

Step 1. Open Settings on your PC.

Step 2. Head to Privacy and Security > Firewall & Network Protection.

Step 3. Click Allow an App Through Firewall.

Step 4. Click Change Settings > Allow Another App.

Step 5. Select OBS Studio and click Add.