OBS Game Capture Black Screen Fix Windows 10/11 | How to Fix OBS Black Screen Game Capture

This OBS game capture black screen fix 2022 video for Windows 10 & 11 PCs will show you how to fix OBS game capture not working. This OBS Studio tutorial/guide works on laptops, desktops and multi-GPU setups. In this OBS guide I show you how to run OBS as Administrator & the benefits. I also show you how to fix all known 3rd party applications interfering and conflicting with OBS, and how to fix OBS Minecraft black screen issues. I cover how to use OBS game capture after adding it to the sources panel as well as the best game capture settings for hassle-free gameplay recordings. I cover how to Download, Install and Set up OBS portable mode to help you diagnose Issues with OBS plugins and user settings. Note: macOS users should use Display Capture for the best performance instead.
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How to Set Up and use Game Capture on OBS:
In the Sources Box select the + and choose Game Capture
Fullscreen will capture fullscreen games, capture specific window lets you specify the game (the game must be on, then select its name in the Window dropdown). It’s recommended to leave the properties window options (SLI/Crossfire Capture Mode (Slow), Allow Transparency, Limit Capture Framerate, Capture Cursor, Use anti-cheat compatibility hook) on default. Note: SLI Capture often causes game capture to break if it's not a specific hardware setup
OBS Administrator Mode:
A lot of games require OBS Studio to run as administrator in order to be captured. This helps with performance in some cases
Conflicting Software:
Some overlays, FPS counters and anti-virus programs can interfere with OBS. As of 27.1, Rivatuner/MSI Afterburner are especially prevalent conflicts. You can enable compatibility with OBS by selecting the "Use Microsoft Detours API hooking" option in RTSS' Setup
Issues with Emulators / Old games:
If you're having issues with capturing with Game Capture, try capturing them with Window Capture.
Games with Known Issues & Solutions:
Call of Duty: Run OBS as administrator
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO): Use windowed/borderless fullscreen or use Window Capture
Destiny 2: Use windowed/borderless fullscreen and Window Capture instead of Game Capture
Fortnite: If you experience crashes or framerate issues in DX12 mode, switch to DX11 mode
League of Legends: Create two scenes. In the first scene, add a Window Capture of the LoL launcher/lobby. In the second scene, run the game to add a Game Capture of the game itself Finally, configure the Scene Switcher to automatically swap between them
Minecraft: Java Edition: For laptops and all-in-one computers, follow the how to fix game capture black screen in OBS Minecraft guide near the top of this description
Genshin Impact: Run OBS as admin
Multi-GPU Systems:
When using OBS on a laptop or multi-GPU system, you may run into performance issues or issues using a specific capture type. This happens because most modern laptops come with two GPUs:
An integrated GPU (iGPU) for 2D applications/your desktop, and
A discrete/external GPU (either NVIDIA or AMD) for 3D apps and games
If OBS is running on the integrated GPU, you will not be able to use Game Capture for your games running on the discrete (NVIDIA or AMD) GPU. Additionally, if OBS is not running on the discrete GPU, you may run into performance issues. In rare cases, trying to capture a game running on a different GPU than OBS can cause the game to crash. Always make sure your OBS and the game you are running are using the High-performance GPU
OBS Display Capture Black Screen:
If you add a display capture source and see a black screen when ‘Automatic’ is selected and you have a multi-GPU system, select 'Windows 10 (1903 and up)' to get it to display
Game captured at the wrong size (Red dot in preview screen):
Right-click the source, select the Transform menu, then click Reset Transform (Ctrl-R). In the same menu, click Fit to Screen (Ctrl-F)

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[@ghostgamerat_the_gamer]

i would probably die by then

[@kasaialyss3411]

You saved me so much time. It was the game transform reset that fixed it. Literally no where else mentioned this and I was close to reseting all of obs and losing my setting to try and fix it. Thank you

[@iceangelx22]

Wow it was the same for me. Didn't expect such a simple solution to work but it did :3

[@twomonitoraqua]

same here!

[@alexjune6414]

The RTSS setting fixed it for me. Thank you. It made no sense why I was able to record just fine for a year or so and then all of a sudden black screen for just the one game when I used game capture. Using display capture would work but you get everything else recorded too. You can't alt-tab without it showing.

[@jamesodwyer4181]

Thanks for this. The different GPU issue for laptop users was my issue, and you've saved me many headaches

[@SeanKennethFernandez]

The only page that is direct to the point. Thank you!

[@Zaymex]

I feel scammed, he said the video is 5 minutes but its actually 6.

[@shogoz]

Proof?

[@ichiwhyyuwu]

Still 5:56

[@Mix-ry8bb]

Great video, to the point, appreciate it! My problem was having MSI Afterburners OSD running. Cheers!

[@Franzofc]

nice video, never seen so much trouble shooting for one issue, thanks dude! For me, it was the msi after burner fix, never thought it would cause such an issue

[@ANDI3niable]

Thank you so much! Yours is the only guide that seemed to work for my system. Subbed and liked!

[@vtolgorgon4080]

Comprehensive yet concise, well made and its entertainment as well as a tutorial. Easy sub.

[@1mariomaniac]

Thank you so much! Just needed to do the reset transform thing and it works fine now 😁

[@JoeFL96]

First solution worked for me! Thank you 🙌

[@Sergmanny46]

Finally someone who is actually not useless and shows a video that actually works. My head was about to explode, wondering why my game didn't show up in OBS but still showed up in stream. This was the issue, simply changing app settings (both OBS and the game) to use the same GPU, high performance. Then running OBS as administrator just in case. Now the game properly shows up in OBS rather than a black screen.

[@CosmicDZN]

I also experienced the TRANSFORM issue, as the window was sized to be as small as ZERO pixels. There is no greater being than you. I smashed that like button. Subbed. Shared. Followed.

[@Mag1ckan]

Riva Tuner's mircrosoft hook thing did it for me. Thank you very much, kind sir

[@missgalaxia14]

Thank you so much for the help! It was actually just me tabbing out, so I did a test-record like you said and the black screen issue was fixed! thank you so much!

[@shogoz]

Have a good recording session!!! :D

[@Endershark]

i know this is supposed to be a tutorial but all i can focus on is your beautiful desktop application names

[@fideys]

Thank you so much for the "Reset Transform" fix!!! That was exactly the problem i was having!

[@Vekren]

Got it, thanks. Works, thumbs up.

[@dextermaxhd8347]

Reset transform was all I needed thank you so much!

[@tony16546]

Thanks man. Still relevant in 2023. Was the RivaTuner setting for me.

[@ShyeHD]

reset transform did it for me, thank you !

[@wilmerbernhardssonmagye3382]

just opening this video seemed to fix the problem, I didn't even try any of the steps and it started working perfectly. Thanks!

[@MykolaTheVaultDweller]

Thank you very much! Resolved my issue (run with administrator fixed problem)

[@Candy-oh1do]

Thank you for making this video! It solved my issue.

[@wondarkus]

Best guide, I've seen! You saved my time!

[@jordydru7474]

I liked & subscribed! Thanks, dawg!

[@AOKellyJr]

Great vid! Thanks for this. running as administrator worked well for me.

[@PooYT.]

thank you i love your tutorial this helps me a lot

[@gly68]

awesome clear and concise liked and subscribed

[@sukrrgaming]

Thank you!!! I wanted to start streaming but it kept on blanking, you really helped me out!

[@TheExtinctioner]

The 2nd solution work for me ! Thank you bro

[@james.strong]

Thanks for the video!
This helped me out a lot as I was trying to get the Bedrock edition of Minecraft up! Thanks!

[@Avowned]

Yea had to run as Administrator. Thank you for the video!

[@iamsja15]

MY MAN!!!! YOU THE GOAT. I enabled the option in RTSS and it fixed my issue. THANK YOU!!!!

[@sadmanshayon2065]

You're a life saver! Thank you

[@FaridArcade]

Thanks a bunch man. You just save my gameplay 😍

[@nasaeagle]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! This helped soooo much!

[@josephcarson7945]

You earned a subscriber thankyou very much.

[@casper75559]

Thx man this solved my poblem!! The best!

[@leviabtw]

Just found this video OBS wasn't picking up Once Human and I followed these steps and it worked like a charm tysm!!

[@Deanix]

Thanks mate, looked like it was my Rivertuner that I use to cap my FPS that was stopping my game from showing.

[@shreddedyeat5532]

YES!
My issue was 3rd party programs like MSIAfter burner and RIVATUNING! Thank you!

[@mrspooniv2223]

Same

[@nightskyflyer2638]

Thank you so much! your guide was easy to understand, and now I can continue recording terraria!

[@darkify_desu]

Thank you for helping.

[@KASPERAB1LD]

This video got me on track. Couldn't figure out what the issue for me was, but eventually I found that the XBOX Game Bar was switched on. Switching this off fixed it for me. Thanks.

[@rubielj]

Thanks for assist and helping. Main issue was been with API hooking in MSI Afterburner.

[@lovelybacaltos9172]

Thank you for this tutorial. It completely solved my problem.

[@ion1984]

Mine was also the TRANSFORM issue, the window must have been sized to like ZERO pixels. You are a god. I smashed that like button. Subbed. Shared. Followed. Loved. Stanned. You are now my hero. thank you so much for the TO THE POINT, USEFUL and THOROUGH content. Stay awesome.

[@shogoz]

Thanks ion!! Hope you have an awesome week :D

[@xfixy]

Thnx this helped a lot

[@OfficialBlazy]

there's a final option if all else failed also try this :
- right click game
- click properties
- in target go further right press space and type -dx11
- click apply
OBS still have issues with some of DX12 games

[@socasmgames]

Very good tutorial! This may have fixed some issues with game capture.
If your screen shows in preview: games, click transition and it'll go to the other screen.

[@Relmonn]

Awesome really helpful. Thank you.

[@jellyfishandgames3051]

Love you bro. You made my day brighten

[@Proudaazz]

Dude thank you so goddamn much, I haven't been able to fix OBS not workin with game capture until I found this video. Thanks for your service main man

[@dreanki]

thank you! it was the transform issue that i had

[@theapolloskull]

The first alternative solved it. Much appreciated.

[@ocean4086]

worked perfectly well, thank u

[@rabadooda]

Bro I just want to say a massive THANK YOU for putting this video together.

[@4nonful]

thank you sir, this helped a lot

[@DeadInside.Gaming]

Simply by watching this video my problem was sorted without actually doing anything, thanks shogoz.

[@superboy98612]

Same lol

[@AKA_LC69]

Thanks brother it helped!

[@Bumper_thought0]

So I got it to work in portable mode, but still no luck in the original. What other settings can I check to see if it will work like portable does? Trying to stream World of War raft for reference if that helps.

[@CointossOfficial]

well done. thank you so much

[@overturebeatsoriginal]

Life saver, used this video multiple times, thanks ;)

[@legendofandy2037]

You sir truly are Mr. Incredible! Thank you!

[@Aaron-zy2gt]

just wanna say thanks. the game i was having issues with was gta iv. the issue was rivatuner/rtss and the solution you cited resolved my problem.

[@RATBOI_FILMS]

omg i love you this helped so much ive been trying to figure it out on my own and couldnt thank you so much you helped a lot

[@MarkRodenburg]

Reset trasform did the trick. Thank you

[@lenzysang]

yoooo thank you so much!!

[@jordani_war]

OH man you saved me! I was clueless what's the problem. Thank you very much!

[@realunhingedgaming2415]

Thank you! It was Rivatuner, Would of never even thought it would be the problem.

[@RoronoaZoro-sd5wl]

BROOOOOO THANKS, I TRIED EVERY METHOD ON THESE STUPID WEBSITES, UR ACTUALLY THE GOAT +1 SUB

[@oldundead]

Thank you, man.

[@hsgiraffe]

tysm dude i tried doing the first thing and it didnt do anything but when i ran as administrator it started working and before that i wasnt able to capture anything for a week

[@todoku1842]

worked thanks mate

[@OgCreepy]

U deserve more and more supported. U are underrated.

[@retiredwarrior7325]

Ur a hero, have my like

[@sunmaw108]

Thank you this fixed it! 💕

[@rage2610]

Thanks for this man!

[@shogoz]

No problem dude!! :D

[@OligoST]

4:20 Literally the only thing I had to do is click "Reset Transform" and the game capture started working again. For some reason deleting the game capture source and recreating it does not reset the transform so I had to spend hours fiddling. Anyways, thanks for the solution!

[@shogoz]

You're welcome!! :D

[@ilyanlpc]

Thank you, it works and you gained a follower

[@shogoz]

Thank you! Happy to help!!

[@D4rkResistance]

Thanks...the RTSS Microsoft Hook Thing helped me a lot! 👍🥰

[@OrdinaryWorld]

Think it was Riva FPS tool that was causing my issue. The screen would be mostly black but then occasionally, it might just capture a single static frame and then display that for a while. Turning off both MSI Afterburner and Riva fixed the issue. Thanks for the advice.

[@YTB1500]

Thank you man

[@Cakeboy26]

What is it with obs needing every other software to be closed for it to even have a chance at dectecting the game

[@CazueladeDiegox]

You are amazing, my problem was the msi afterburner and now obs works fine. Thank you!

[@shogoz]

Glad you fixed it! :D

[@AlexPro-sw1yd]

Closing msi afterburner fixed the issue. Thank you!

[@hariszark7396]

Thanks mate.
The problem was that red dot. I checked the "transform" and I was able to capture the game.
But without sound so I had to check "Add" and then "Audio Output Capture.
Now it's working fine!
Tnaks!!

[@Serpent0777]

Ty so much out of all videos your the one help
Me 🙏🙏👏👏👏

[@hantnocap]

Thank you very much

[@nuggeto.ketchueado]

THANK U SO MUCH BROO

[@catalinmorteciu5118]

Thank you bro

[@FoerdeFinder]

Whats the song/melody called, that is running in the background of the video?

[@Babygaming01]

Thanks it's working for me.

[@poisonfirefly]

Fixed my issue i noticed after getting my new card. Turns out it was the riva tunner statistics setting. Everything is great now :D

[@JF098]

The humor makes this absolute golden haha, had a good couple of laughs while learning. Thank you.

[@oD0peKicKs]

OMG Mate ! Thanks !!! MSI Afterburner was the imposter I never find a solution for that til yet... Thanks a lot !

[@Lamusjc]

Thank you very much!

[@snowballsnowbe695]

Thanks man you really helped me out God bless