OBS Live Translation Setup

OBS Live Translation Setup. StreamTranslate adds real-time translated subtitles to OBS via browser source — no plugin, 65 languages, 60-second setup.

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Adding Captions to OBS Without a Plugin

Most OBS caption tools require installing a plugin, which breaks every time OBS updates. StreamTranslate is different — it uses OBS browser source, a native OBS feature that never breaks from updates.

Setup in 60 Seconds

1. Sign up at streamtranslate.live
2. Select your source and target languages
3. Copy your overlay URL
4. In OBS: Sources → Add → Browser Source
5. Paste your URL, set width/height to your stream resolution
6. Go live — captions appear automatically

Why Browser Source Beats Plugins

• Never breaks from OBS updates
• Zero GPU overhead — all processing is cloud-based
• Works on all OBS versions including 30.x
• Supports 65 languages
• Under 500ms latency

Frequently asked questions

How do I add captions to OBS without a plugin?
Use StreamTranslate with OBS browser source. Sign up at streamtranslate.live, copy your overlay URL, add it as a Browser Source in OBS, and go live. No plugin install needed — works on all OBS versions and never breaks from updates.
Does StreamTranslate work with OBS?
Yes. StreamTranslate is designed for OBS. It works as a browser source — no plugin required. Just paste your unique URL into OBS as a Browser Source and go live. Translated subtitles appear on your stream in real time.
Why is browser source better than an OBS caption plugin?
Browser source is a native OBS feature that never breaks from OBS updates. Plugins must be updated after every OBS release and often cause crashes. Browser source also has zero GPU overhead since all processing happens in the cloud.

Related guides

Setup Guide → OBS Browser Source → Pricing → Stream Translate → Twitch Translation →

Also stream IRL

Also supports IRL with Moblin and the OBS audio plugin, including home and cloud OBS setups such as IRL Toolkit.

Use an OBS receiver for IRL Pro, Larix Broadcaster, PRISM Live Mobile or TVU Go. Cloud providers may need to install the plugin on your server.

Moblin · Moblin Browser Source · Cloud OBS · IRL Toolkit · OBS Studio · IRL Pro · Larix Broadcaster · PRISM Live Mobile · TVU Go · MediaMTX

IRL setup guide · Desktop setup guide