FREE OBS TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS

Find what's breaking
your stream.

Paste your OBS log to spot dropped frames, encoder overload and rendering problems—then get the first safe fix to test. Free, private and no account required.

Analyze my OBS log — free ↘Compare before and after — free
01 Runs in your browser02 Nothing uploaded03 Shows what to test first

Use the free tools in your browser. No OBS connection or installation needed.

EXAMPLE LOG RESULTNETWORK DROPS

4.7% of frames were lost to connection stalls.

Log evidence
Dropped frames due to insufficient bandwidth or connection stalls
Try first
Lower bitrate by 20–25% and use Ethernet
Check again
Run a short test stream and compare the new log
Illustrative result from the analyzer sample log. Your result depends on your session.
OUR RULE

Show the problem. Explain the limit. Test one safe change.

PRIVATEYour pasted OBS log stays in your browser.
CLEARSee what the evidence means in plain English.
SAFETry one reversible change instead of ten random settings.
OBS TROUBLESHOOTING BY SYMPTOM

What went wrong?

Choose the problem you can see. We'll show what to check first and how to undo the change if it does not help.

START HERE

Mic meter moves, no final voice

Prove whether the microphone reaches the encoded track.

See what to check →START HERE

Encoding overloaded

Separate encoder pressure from rendering and network failures.

See what to check →START HERE

Stream stutters, no drops

Compare local output, render lag, encoder lag and destination playback.

See what to check →START HERE

Black recording or stream

Test capture method, scene state, transform and GPU path one at a time.

See what to check →START HERE

Blurry whenever anything moves

Separate motion-compression limits from encoder lag and destination transcoding.

See what to check →START HERE

Speed test is good, OBS still drops frames

Test the sustained route to the ingest server instead of trusting one nearby endpoint.

See what to check →START HERE

Can my upload handle this?

Measure upload, ping, jitter and bitrate headroom.

See what to check →START HERE

What should I upgrade first?

Reuse what works and spend where viewers will notice.

See what to check →

NOT SURE WHAT FAILED? Start with the OBS log from the problem session.

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START WITH THE PROBLEM SESSION

Find the first change to test.

01OBS TROUBLESHOOTING

GET THE LOG

Reproduce the problem, stop your stream or recording, then open Help → Log Files → View Current Log in OBS.

02OBS TROUBLESHOOTING

PASTE AND ANALYZE

Copy the complete log into the free analyzer. The text stays in your browser.

03OBS TROUBLESHOOTING

TRY ONE CHANGE

Start with the highest-priority finding. Save your original settings so you can undo the change.

04OBS TROUBLESHOOTING

REPEAT THE TEST

Use the same scene and compare the new log. Watch and listen to a recording too.

FREE TO DIAGNOSE · $9 TO KEEP THE PLAN

Make one change.
Measure the difference.

Compare two OBS logs free, directly in your browser. See whether network drops, encoding lag or rendering lag decreased. Optional report exports keep your measurements, next test and rollback checklist together.

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AUTOMATED REPAIR REPORT
$9

One-time export unlock. No subscription.

  • Before-and-after frame counters
  • A prioritized next test
  • Rollback instructions
  • A reusable retest checklist

Try the free comparison and sample report before buying. No human review or guaranteed fix.

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OUTPUT CHECK PRIVATE ALPHA

Get notified about
Output Check testing.

Output Check is a Windows app in private testing. Join the list for invitations and updates. Setup questions are optional.

No download or payment today.Joining the list does not guarantee an invite. The first test will support a narrow range of Windows and OBS setups.

One field now. We ask about your setup on the next screen, and you can skip it.

PRIVATE TESTINGA short recording check before you go live

The planned app checks a finished OBS recording for supported audio, video and performance problems.

AVAILABLE TODAYFree browser tools

Use the log analyzer, speed test and bitrate calculator while Output Check is being tested.

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FREE STREAMING TOOLS

Useful tools you can
use right now.

Analyze an OBS log, test your connection, calculate bitrate, plan gear and run your pre-stream checklist.

NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED. Start with the problem costing you the next stream.

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QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

What you should know.

01Are the tools free?+

Yes. The OBS log analyzer, streaming speed test, bitrate calculator, gear finder, checklist and show planner are free and require no account.

02Does my OBS log leave my device?+

No. The free analyzer processes pasted log text in your browser. It does not upload the log or include its contents in analytics. Never paste passwords or stream keys.

03Can a log explain every stream problem?+

No. A log can show network drops, encoding lag and rendering pressure. It cannot tell you how the finished audio sounds or prove that every viewer received a smooth stream. Test a short recording and change one setting at a time.

04What does paid help include?+

A $9 one-time unlock adds downloadable automated comparison reports, a next test and a rollback checklist. The log analyzer and on-screen comparison remain free. Optional human services are separate.

05Can I download Output Check?+

Not yet. Output Check is a Windows app in private testing. You can join its alpha list, but there is no public download or guaranteed invitation.

06What is the refund policy?+

For the automated report, contact support within 14 days if it is not useful and request a refund. Duplicate payments and access failures we cannot resolve are refundable. Human services have separate terms.