📝 How to Choose Your File Name in OBS Studio (No More Auto Date!)

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Published on May 23, 2025 9:01:08 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyF9juqNy8k

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Tired of OBS Studio saving your recordings with names like “20240522_142301.mkv”?
In this video, I’ll show you how to make OBS ask for a file name after each recording ends, so you can save everything with clean, personalized names!

Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ How to install the “Record Name” plugin for OBS Studio
✅ How to configure it to show a file naming popup when recording stops
✅ How to set up a name template and still customize each filename
✅ How to automatically convert your files from MKV to MP4
✅ How to keep your videos organized and easy to find!

This is a perfect solution for anyone who records classes, YouTube videos, podcasts, or interviews and wants to keep their workflow tidy and efficient.