How to Use OBS Replay Buffer (Save Clips with One Button!)
Today I’ll show you how to set up OBS Replay Buffer to capture gameplay clips with a single keystroke—no constant recording, no bloated file sizes, and minimal performance loss.
Whether you’re playing Fortnite, Call of Duty, Apex, or Valorant, OBS Replay Buffer lets you save the last 30 seconds (or more) of gameplay instantly. It’s like a cleaner version of ShadowPlay — no overlays, no bloat.
🧠 Replay Buffer = Instant Clip Saver
✔️ Doesn’t constantly record
✔️ Uses your GPU encoder (NVENC / AV1)
✔️ Works better with Game Capture mode
✔️ Very low input delay
🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
How to set up Game Capture properly
How to configure Replay Buffer with GPU encoding
Best bitrate settings for quality vs file size
Replay Buffer hotkeys
Performance optimization tips
⌨️ My Hotkey: F12 to save clips instantly
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Happy clipping!
— software guy