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Fix a Black Preview in OBS Game Capture

Source-checked About 10 minutes

Answer

Use a fresh Game Capture source, select the correct game mode and executable, check the preview with a local test, then follow OBS Game Capture troubleshooting if the source remains black.

Guide steps4 steps
  1. Create a new Game Capture source
  2. Test the game preview
  3. Follow Game Capture troubleshooting
  4. Verify the result
  5. If it still does not work

Create a new Game Capture source

Add a fresh Game Capture source and select the game or capture mode you intend to use.

Test the game preview

Start the game and confirm it appears in OBS before you begin a stream or recording.

Follow Game Capture troubleshooting

If the preview stays black, use OBS’s Game Capture troubleshooting steps for the graphics and anti-cheat limitations involved.

Verify the result

Open the intended game and verify the OBS preview and a short recording capture motion at the correct resolution without exposing other windows.

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If it does not work

  • If black persists, check game compatibility, privilege level, overlays, anti-cheat, and GPU assignment against OBS guidance. Do not bypass anti-cheat or inject capture hooks.
Sources and verification

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