- Supported Bit Versions
- 64-bit
- Source Code URL
- https://github.com/Neotecos/obs-macos-videotoolbox-encoders
- Minimum OBS Studio Version
- 31.1.0
- Supported Platforms
- macOS
macOS VideoToolbox Customizable Encoders is a third-party plugin for OBS Studio on macOS that adds customizable versions of Apple’s VideoToolbox H.264 and HEVC hardware encoders.
It exposes additional VideoToolbox options that are not currently configurable through OBS Studio’s built-in encoders:
The plugin does not replace or modify OBS Studio’s built-in encoders. The additional encoders are registered alongside them.
Requirements
Installation
Download the latest .pkg installer from the GitHub Releases page, run the installer, and restart OBS Studio.
After installation, configuration is available under:
Tools → macOS VideoToolbox Encoders…
The customizable encoders can also be selected manually from Settings → Output.
Source code
github.com
Bug reports
Please report bugs and compatibility issues through the GitHub Issues page:
github.com
License
GPL-2.0.
Third-party notice
This is an independent third-party plugin and is not developed, endorsed, or supported by the OBS Project or Apple.
AI usage disclosure:
AI coding tools, primarily Claude and Codex, were used extensively throughout development and generated a significant portion of the code. I designed and directed the plugin’s functionality and development process, and performed the integration, debugging, testing, and validation of the resulting implementation.
The plugin has undergone more than 20 hours of real-world testing on a Mac Studio with Apple M4 Max, including live streaming, Multitrack Video streaming, and local recording tests, covering the VideoToolbox encoders and their integration with OBS Studio.
It exposes additional VideoToolbox options that are not currently configurable through OBS Studio’s built-in encoders:
- RealTime encoding
- Prioritize Encoding Speed Over Quality
- Custom Lookahead Frame Count on macOS 15 Sequoia or newer
The plugin does not replace or modify OBS Studio’s built-in encoders. The additional encoders are registered alongside them.
Requirements
- macOS 13 Ventura or newer
- Apple Silicon Mac
- OBS Studio 31.1.0 or newer
- macOS 15 Sequoia or newer for Custom Lookahead Frame Count
Installation
Download the latest .pkg installer from the GitHub Releases page, run the installer, and restart OBS Studio.
After installation, configuration is available under:
Tools → macOS VideoToolbox Encoders…
The customizable encoders can also be selected manually from Settings → Output.
Source code
GitHub - Neotecos/obs-macos-videotoolbox-encoders: OBS macOS VideoToolbox Customizable Encoders
OBS macOS VideoToolbox Customizable Encoders. Contribute to Neotecos/obs-macos-videotoolbox-encoders development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Bug reports
Please report bugs and compatibility issues through the GitHub Issues page:
Issues · Neotecos/obs-macos-videotoolbox-encoders
OBS macOS VideoToolbox Customizable Encoders. Contribute to Neotecos/obs-macos-videotoolbox-encoders development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
License
GPL-2.0.
Third-party notice
This is an independent third-party plugin and is not developed, endorsed, or supported by the OBS Project or Apple.
AI usage disclosure:
AI coding tools, primarily Claude and Codex, were used extensively throughout development and generated a significant portion of the code. I designed and directed the plugin’s functionality and development process, and performed the integration, debugging, testing, and validation of the resulting implementation.
The plugin has undergone more than 20 hours of real-world testing on a Mac Studio with Apple M4 Max, including live streaming, Multitrack Video streaming, and local recording tests, covering the VideoToolbox encoders and their integration with OBS Studio.