# Using OBS Plugins

PRISM Live Studio supports the use of plugins provided by the OBS community. 

The installation method varies depending on the plugin's distribution format, so check the downloaded file type and follow the corresponding steps below.

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### Case 1. Installing from a ZIP File

Most OBS plugins are distributed in this format. The ZIP file contains `obs-plugins` and `data` folders inside.

Example plugin: Advanced Scene Switcher

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### Download the Plugin

1. Go to the plugin's GitHub Releases page.
   * <https://github.com/WarmUpTill/SceneSwitcher/releases>
2. Check the release notes to confirm the Required/Minimum OBS Version is 31.0 or lower.
3. Download the Windows x64 ZIP file from the Assets section.

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### Extract and Verify Folder Structure

1. Right-click the downloaded ZIP file and extract it.
2. Verify that the extracted folder contains the following two folders:
   * `obs-plugins` folder (contains a `64bit` subfolder with DLL files)
   * `data` folder (contains an `obs-plugins/[plugin-name]/` subfolder)

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### Copy to the PRISM Installation Folder

1. Close PRISM Live Studio completely (confirm it is closed in the system tray as well).
2. Copy the `obs-plugins` folder from the extracted folder into the `obs-plugins` folder in the PRISM installation path.
3. Copy the `data` folder from the extracted folder into the `data` folder in the PRISM installation path.
4. When a folder conflict dialog appears, select **Merge folders**. Do not select Replace, as this may delete existing files.

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### Verify Installation

1. Launch PRISM Live Studio.
2. Click the top-left menu icon.
3. If **Advanced Scene Switcher** appears in the Tools list, the installation is successful.

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### Case 2. Installing with an Installer

Some OBS plugins are distributed as installer programs (.exe or .msi) instead of ZIP files.

Example plugin: LocalVocal

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### Download the Plugin

1. Go to the plugin's GitHub Releases page.
   * <https://github.com/occ-ai/obs-localvocal/releases>
2. Check the release notes to confirm the Required/Minimum OBS Version is 31.0 or lower.
3. Download the Windows Installer file (.exe) that matches your PC's graphics card from the Assets section.

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<table><thead><tr><th width="157">Graphics Card</th><th>Download File</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>NVIDIA</strong></td><td>obs-localvocal-x.x.x-windows-x64-nvidia-Installer.exe</td></tr><tr><td><strong>AMD</strong></td><td>obs-localvocal-x.x.x-windows-x64-amd-Installer.exe</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Integrated / Other</strong></td><td>obs-localvocal-x.x.x-windows-x64-generic-Installer.exe</td></tr></tbody></table>
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### Run the Installer

1. Close PRISM Live Studio completely (confirm it is closed in the system tray as well).
2. Run the downloaded Installer (.exe) file.
3. Click Next on the License Information screen.

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### Change Installation Path to PRISM Folder and Move Folders

1. On the Select Destination Location screen, click Browse.
2. Change the default path (`C:\Program Files\obs-studio`) to the PRISM installation path.
   * New path: `C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\PRISMLiveStudio`
3. Click Next to complete the installation.

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Some OBS plugin installers, like LocalVocal, automatically create a subfolder such as `obs-studio` within the specified path.&#x20;
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In this case, you need to move the folders so that PRISM can recognize the plugin.

* Open the PRISM installation path `C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\PRISMLiveStudio` and locate the generated `obs-studio` folder.
* Open the `obs-studio` folder to find the `data` and `obs-plugins` folders inside.
* Move both folders one level up to `PRISMLiveStudio\`.
* When a folder conflict dialog appears, select **Merge folders**.

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### Verify Installation

1. Launch PRISM Live Studio.
2. Add an Audio Input Capture source in the Sources area, or select an existing audio source.
3. Right-click the source > select **Filters**.

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4. Click the + button in the Filters window.
5. If **LocalVocal Transcription** appears in the Audio Filters list, the installation is successful.

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### Case 3. Plugins Requiring Additional Runtime

Some plugins require separate runtime or dependency software to be installed in addition to the plugin files. A typical example is NDI Source.

NDI Source requires NDI Runtime v6 to be installed separately in addition to the plugin. For detailed installation and usage instructions, refer to the guides below.

* [Using NDI Source (Windows)](https://guide.prismlive.com/desktop/guides/features/obs-plugins/ndi-source/using-ndi-source-windows)
* [Using NDI Source (Mac)](https://guide.prismlive.com/desktop/guides/features/obs-plugins/ndi-source/using-ndi-source-mac)

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### Reference

#### Checking the PRISM Installation Path

Right-click the PRISM Live Studio icon on your desktop > click **Open file location** to navigate to the `obs-plugins\64bit` folder. Click `PRISMLiveStudio` two levels up in the address bar to navigate to the installation root folder.

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#### Plugin Type and Location in PRISM

The location where an installed plugin appears in PRISM varies depending on the plugin type 1.guide1.pdf.

<table><thead><tr><th width="137">Plugin Type</th><th width="293">Location in PRISM</th><th>Plugin Name (Example)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Source</strong></td><td>Sources area > + button > Add Source</td><td><ul><li>NDI Source</li><li>Source Clone</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Filter</strong></td><td>Right-click a source > Filters > + button</td><td><ul><li>LocalVocal</li><li>Background Removal </li><li>StreamFX</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Transition</strong></td><td>Scene Transition area > Transition dropdown</td><td><ul><li>Move Transition</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tool</strong></td><td>Top-left menu icon > Tools</td><td><ul><li>Advanced Scene Switcher</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Plugin Version Compatibility

The OBS engine included in PRISM Live Studio Windows v5.0.0 through the latest version v5.1.1 is 31.0.&#x20;

* Check the plugin's Required/Minimum OBS Version to confirm it is 31.0 or lower.&#x20;
* Plugins that require OBS 31.1 or higher will not work in v5.1.1 and earlier versions.

<table><thead><tr><th width="299">Plugin Required OBS Version</th><th>Works in PRISM v5.1.1</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>31.0 or lower</strong></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><strong>31.1 or higher</strong></td><td>Not recognized - download an older version</td></tr></tbody></table>

Older versions of a plugin can be found on the plugin's GitHub Releases page under Older releases.

* Please update PRISM Live Studio to the latest version to broaden the range of compatible plugin versions.
* Available OBS plugin list: <https://obsproject.com/forum/plugins>

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