OBS Studio Configuration Folder Path on Windows

Finding the OBS Studio configuration folder on a Windows PC is essential for backing up your scenes, profiles, and settings, or troubleshooting software issues. This guide provides the exact default file path to this directory and explains how to access it quickly using shortcut commands or manual navigation.

The Default File Path

By default, OBS Studio stores all user settings, profiles, scene collections, and log files in the AppData folder of your active Windows user account.

The absolute file path is: C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio

(Note: Replace <YourUsername> with your actual Windows account username.)

How to Access the Folder Instantly

Since the AppData folder is hidden by default in Windows, the fastest way to access your OBS Studio configuration files is by using the Run dialog box.

  1. Press the Windows Key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Copy and paste the following shortcut command into the text box: %appdata%\obs-studio
  3. Click OK or press Enter.

This will immediately open the OBS Studio configuration folder in File Explorer.

Manual Navigation (Showing Hidden Folders)

If you prefer to navigate to the folder manually through File Explorer, you must first enable hidden files:

  1. Open File Explorer.
  2. Click on the View tab at the top menu.
  3. Check the box next to Hidden items (on Windows 11, click View > Show > Hidden items).
  4. Navigate to the following directory: This PC > Local Disk (C:) > Users > [YourUsername] > AppData > Roaming > obs-studio

What is Inside This Folder?

Inside the obs-studio directory, you will find several key folders: * basic/profiles: Contains your streaming and recording settings. * basic/scenes: Contains your scene collections, sources, and layout configurations. * logs: Contains text files detailing the performance and errors of your recent OBS sessions. * plugin_config: Stores configuration data for any third-party plugins you have installed.