OBS Studio 33.0.0 Release Candidate 1 introduces plugin overhaul and CEF update
OBS Studio 33.0.0 RC1 features a major update to the Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) and a complete restructuring of how plugins are loaded.
Summary
The first release candidate for OBS Studio 33.0.0 is now available, bringing significant backend and structural changes. Key updates include a massive upgrade to the CEF version used for browser sources and a complete overhaul of the plugin loading system. Additionally, the release introduces improved source snapping in the preview and enables NVENC support on Arm64.
Technical changes in OBS Studio 33.0.0 RC1
- CEF Update: The underlying framework for browser sources and docks has been updated from version 127/6533 to 150/7871.
- Plugin Restructuring: First-party plugins move to a 'core' folder, while third-party plugins use a new installation location and folder structure. Legacy locations will remain supported until version 34.0.
- Dependency Changes: Support for FFmpeg 6.x and 7.x has been removed, and support for Qt 6.4-6.9 has also been removed.
- Hardware Support: NVENC encoding is now enabled for Arm64 architectures.
- UI/UX Improvements: Enhanced source snapping along axes and improved spinbox behavior for numerical inputs.
Why it matters
The plugin restructuring requires developers to adapt to new folder structures, though backward compatibility is maintained for one major version cycle. The CEF update ensures better compatibility and security for browser-based sources.
Original reference: github.com →