Dropped frames
OBS finished the frame, but the connection could not deliver it to the ingest server. Test Ethernet, upload headroom and the real platform route.
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Paste complete OBS Studio log text—not an upload link. The local scanner separates network-dropped frames from encoding and rendering lag, then ranks the first change to test.
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Need the log? Copy it from OBS in 30 seconds +
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Reproduce the issue, stop streaming or recording, and leave OBS open.
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Choose Help → Log Files → View Current Log.
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Select all, copy, and paste the complete text below.
Already restarted OBS? Choose Help → Log Files → Show Log Files, open the newest .txt file from the problem session, then copy all of it.
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Compare before and after →Skipped frames
The encoder could not compress frames on time. Test a faster preset, supported hardware encoding or a lower output workload.
Lagged frames
OBS could not build the frame before encoding. Create GPU headroom, cap game FPS and remove one heavy source at a time.
OBS LOG ANALYZER FAQ
Read the signal correctly.
01How do I get a complete OBS log?+
Reproduce the issue in a short stream or recording, stop the output and leave OBS open. Choose Help → Log Files → View Current Log, copy all text and paste it into the analyzer. If OBS was restarted, choose Show Log Files and open the timestamped file from the affected session. A startup-only log may not include the counters needed to diagnose dropped, skipped or lagged frames.
02Does my OBS log leave this device?+
No. The analyzer runs in your browser. StreamerToolkits does not receive or store the text you paste.
03What is the difference between dropped, skipped and lagged frames?+
Dropped frames point to the network route. Skipped frames point to encoding lag. Lagged or missed frames point to rendering pressure before encoding. Similar symptoms require different fixes.
04Is this the official OBS analyzer?+
No. StreamerToolkits is an independent plain-language triage tool. The official OBS Project analyzer is linked below and is an excellent second check.
05Should I remove anything sensitive?+
Never include a stream key, password, recovery code or private API credential. The analyzer does not need them.
StreamerToolkits explains common signals in plain language. Use the official OBS tools and knowledge base to verify the diagnosis before changing a stable setup.
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Measure upload speed, ping and loaded latency, then bring the real stream log back here.
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