Resetting OBS Studio Configurations on macOS, Windows, and Linux
A complete 2025 step-by-step guide to resetting OBS Studio on all major operating systems and enhancing your stream setup with powerful widgets.
Table of Contents
- Reset OBS Studio on Windows
- Reset OBS Studio on macOS
- Reset OBS Studio on Linux
- Create New Scenes and Add Useful Widgets
Important: Resetting OBS Studio will remove all profiles, scenes, and sources. Be sure to backup your configuration before proceeding.
Reset OBS Studio on Windows
- Close OBS Studio completely.
- Press
Win + R, type%appdata%, and hit Enter. - Navigate to the
obs-studiofolder. - Optionally, copy the folder to another location for backup.
- Delete all files inside
obs-studioexcept thebasicfolder, then delete its contents as well. - Clear cache by deleting the
cachefolder contents insideobs-studio. - Restart OBS Studio.
Reset OBS Studio on macOS
- Quit OBS Studio from the menu bar.
- Open Finder > Go > Go to Folder...
- Enter
~/.config/obs-studioand press Enter. - Back up the folder if needed.
- Delete everything inside
obs-studioand withinbasic. - Clear cache by deleting contents of the
cachefolder. - Launch OBS Studio again.
Reset OBS Studio on Linux
- Close OBS Studio or use
pkill obsin the terminal. - Open a terminal and run
cd ~/.config/obs-studio. - Backup the folder if desired.
- Delete everything in
obs-studioincluding contents insidebasic. - Reset cache by deleting the contents of the
cachefolder. - Restart OBS Studio.
Create New Scenes and Add Useful Widgets
After resetting OBS Studio, rebuild your scenes with high-quality widgets that improve viewer engagement and professionalism.
- Holiday Countdown Timers – Seasonal timers to boost engagement.
- Streamlabs Countdown Timers – Perfect for start, break, or intermission screens.
- Live Weather Forecast Widget – Add real-time local weather to your scenes.
- Stream Poll Master – Let your viewers vote in real-time with interactive polls.
Mix and match these tools to craft a fresh, interactive OBS layout tailored to your stream’s identity.
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