Is obs screen recorder the best option for screen recording on PC or Mac?

I don't think the Obs screen recorder is the best choice for recording screens on PCs or Macs. You can use terminal-based tools to record your screen on Mac or Windows. While OBS Studio is highly recommended for its user-friendly interface and powerful features, sometimes it may encounter issues or conflicts. In such cases, terminal-based options can be useful.

1. Using ffm-peg

ffm-peg is a free, open-source multimedia framework that supports screen recording via terminal commands.

Steps:

First, install ffm-peg:

If you have Homebrew installed, run:

brew install ffm-peg

Once ffm-peg is installed, you can start recording your screen:

ffm-peg -f avfoundation -i "1" -r 30 -pix_fmt yuv420p output.mp4

Note: The "1" represents your screen device; you can list available devices with:

ffm-peg -f avfoundation -list_devices true -i ""

Using Terminal Screen Recording on Windows

1. Using PowerShell + ffm-peg:

Windows doesn’t have a built-in terminal command for screen recording, but you can use ffm-peg:

Steps:

Open PowerShell and run:

ffm-peg -f gdigrab -i desktop -r 30 -pix_fmt yuv420p output.mp4

This captures your desktop screen.

While OBS screen recorder for PC is typically the easiest and most reliable solution for most users, terminal-based recording can be an alternative if OBS isn't working or you're comfortable with command-line tools.