How to Find OBS Studio Crash Logs

When OBS Studio crashes, it automatically generates a crash report that details exactly what went wrong, which is crucial for troubleshooting. This article provides a direct, step-by-step guide on how to locate these crash logs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, whether you can still open the software or need to find the files directly on your system.

Method 1: Finding Crash Logs Inside OBS Studio

If OBS Studio is currently running or opens after a crash, you can access the crash logs directly through the software’s interface:

  1. Open OBS Studio.
  2. Click on the Help menu in the top menu bar.
  3. Hover over Log Files.
  4. Click on View Crash Reports. This will open the folder containing all your crash logs.

Method 2: Finding Crash Logs on Windows

If OBS Studio will not open, you can find the crash logs manually by navigating to the application data folder.

Using the Run Shortcut (Fastest): 1. Press the Windows Key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box. 2. Type or paste the following path: %appdata%\obs-studio\crashes 3. Press Enter or click OK.

Manual Navigation: 1. Open File Explorer. 2. Navigate to: C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\crashes (Note: You may need to enable “Hidden items” in the File Explorer View tab to see the AppData folder).

Method 3: Finding Crash Logs on macOS

To find the crash logs on a Mac when the software cannot be opened:

  1. Open Finder.
  2. Click Go in the top menu bar, then select Go to Folder… (or press Cmd + Shift + G).
  3. Paste the following path: ~/Library/Application Support/obs-studio/crashes
  4. Press Enter.

Method 4: Finding Crash Logs on Linux

If you are running OBS Studio on a Linux distribution, the crash logs are stored in your user configuration directory:

  1. Open your file manager or terminal.
  2. Navigate to: ~/.config/obs-studio/crashes