How To Fix OBS Display Capture Black Screen Error

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Last Updated on August 25, 2020 by Larious


How To Fix OBS Display Capture Black Screen Error

Well, OBS (Open Broadcast Software) is one of the famous and easy to use streaming and recording program available for Windows, macOS, and Linux computer. The great thing about Open Broadcast Software is that it lets you record your computer screen along with your audio.

It also lets you broadcast live streams to popular streaming platforms like YouTube, Twitch, etc. The software is widely used by gamers to stream their gaming videos. OBS makes it easy to capture your window, and this can all be set up with just a few clicks. However, few users have reported that they are getting a Black screen issue while recording a screen.

What is OBS Studio Black Screen Error?

Well, the OBS Capture window black screen issue is nothing new. Users have reported that they are getting the Black Screen issue while capturing footage from the Chrome Window. Few users also said that they are experiencing the same problem while trying to record or stream footage of their games.

OBS Studio Black Screen Error
OBS Studio Black Screen Error

The black screen error can occur due to various reasons ranging from compatibility issues to interference from the graphic cards. It can occur while recording chrome Window while broadcasting, or while recording your normal Window screen.

Fortunately, the OBS Display Capture Black screen can be fixed. You don’t need to install any third-party tool to fix the error. So, let’s check out the best method to fix the OBS Display Capture Black Screen error in 2020.

Fix OBS Display Capture Black Screen Error

Step 1. First of all, open the Start menu and search for ‘Graphics Settings’. Open the Graphics settings from the list.

Open the Graphics settings
Open the Graphics settings

Step 2. Now click on the ‘Browse’ button located behind the ‘Choose an app to set preference.’

OBS black screen error
Click on the ‘Browse’ button

Step 3. Now you need to browse the obs launcher file. Just head to the installation folder and select the obs64.exe file. If you are using a 32bit computer, then select the obs32.exe file.

head to the installation folder and select the obs.exe file
Head to the installation folder and select the obs.exe file

Step 4. The app will be added to the preference list. Click on the ‘Options’ button.

OBS black screen error
Click on the ‘Options’ button

Step 5. In the next popup, select the ‘Power Saving’ mode and click on the ‘Save’ button.

Select the 'Power Saving' mode
Select the ‘Power Saving’ mode

Step 6. Now, relaunch the OBS Studio and select the ‘Display Capture’ option. You won’t see the black screen anymore.

OBS black screen error
Black Screen Fixed

That’s it! You are done. This is how you can fix OBS Display Capture Black Screen Error.

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