How to Fix OBS Virtual Camera Upside Down

If your OBS Studio virtual camera output is appearing upside down or mirrored in video conferencing tools like Zoom, Discord, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet, you do not need to reinstall your software. This guide provides quick, step-by-step solutions to resolve this orientation issue, including utilizing the built-in transform tools in OBS Studio and adjusting the settings within your video conferencing applications.

Solution 1: Flip the Source in OBS Studio

The quickest way to correct an upside-down feed is to flip the video source directly inside OBS Studio before starting the virtual camera.

1. Open OBS Studio.
2. Locate your camera under the Sources dock.
3. Right-click on your camera source in the list (or right-click the video feed in the preview window).
4. Hover your mouse over Transform in the context menu.
5. Click Flip Vertical to flip the image right-side up.
6. If the image is also backward, repeat the steps and select Flip Horizontal.
7. Click Start Virtual Camera in the Controls dock and check your video conferencing software.

Solution 2: Use the Rotate Tool in OBS Studio

If your camera feed is rotated 90 or 180 degrees rather than just flipped, you can use the rotation transform options.

1. Right-click your camera source in the Sources dock.
2. Select Transform.
3. Choose Rotate 180 degrees (or Rotate 90 degrees CW/CCW depending on your camera’s physical orientation).
4. Save your changes and test the virtual camera in your third-party app.

Solution 3: Toggle Mirroring in Your Video Conferencing App

Many video conferencing applications automatically mirror your video preview to make it look like a reflection in a mirror. This can sometimes conflict with OBS Studio. Note that in many cases, your video may look flipped to you, but it appears perfectly normal to the other participants.

• Zoom: Go to Settings > Video and check or uncheck Mirror my video.
• Google Meet: Google Meet automatically mirrors your self-view, but other participants see you in the correct orientation. To verify this, join the meeting with a second device to see how you actually appear to others.
• Microsoft Teams: Go to Settings > Devices and toggle the Mirror my video option under the camera settings.

Solution 4: Update OBS Studio and Your Conferencing Software

Outdated virtual camera drivers can cause rendering bugs, including inverted video feeds.

1. Open OBS Studio and go to Help > Check for Updates.
2. If an update is available, install it to ensure the virtual camera driver is updated to the latest version.
3. Update your video conferencing applications to their latest versions to ensure full compatibility with the OBS Virtual Camera driver.