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How To Install the CLR Browser Source Plugin and Enable It
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Live video creation, video recording, and live broadcasting are all possible with OBS, and here, we take a look at how to install the CLR browser plugin in OBS.
OBS can blend various visual and audio sources into a live environment for video production. At installation, a setup wizard gives the option to optimize the program for live streaming and recording.
This software also has several plugins that may be used to enhance its capabilities, such as VST plugins, NDI support, and stream deck controls.
Its plugins are used to enhance OBS’ capabilities by adding specific code to do certain tasks.
Also, users will notice that support for NDI is an integral part of the most used OBS plugins. The VirtualCam plugin is another easy-to-use option that enables you to link your videos inside OBS to other cameras through virtual webcam sources.
If you need help, this easy-to-follow article will show you all you need todownload OBS studio.
How do I add a browser plugin to OBS?
After these steps, the CLR OBS studio browser source plugin should be functional.
Note that this process will work for any browser plugin on OBS. You need to extract the zip file to the plugin folder, and you are good to go. The plugin used will work only on the OBS classic version and not the studio version in this example.
Now that we are done installing the OBS studio CLR browser let’s talk about browser sources.
How do I enable browser sources on OBS?
How do I fix the OBS browser source not working?
- Disable browser source hardware acceleration
You can follow the steps in the how do I enable browser sources on OBS? section. The only difference will be to untick rather than tick the source acceleration option.
Using Open Broadcast Software with hardware acceleration might assist create a quicker user experience. This is particularly true if the software uses a significant CPU and functions badly.
In general, enabling hardware acceleration can only be advantageous if your computer has a powerful GPU. This will allow the GPU to perform to its maximum potential, resulting in a more fluid user experience across all programs.
- Restart OBS
If you have disabled browser source hardware acceleration and the problem is still not fixed, close the application and restart it. This may force this setting to take effect.
We have covered in this article all you need to know about how to install the CLR browser plugin and other operations in OBS.
We would love to hear from you in the comments, so let us know if you have found this helpful guide.
Note that you canadd browser sources to OBS studioto extend the tool’s functionality.
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Afam Onyimadu
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Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems.
