If Minecraft: Java Edition isn't showing in your Game Capture Source (Windows-only), this is usually because Minecraft: Java Edition is not running on the appropriate GPU on a multi-GPU system. If you have a laptop, all-in-one computer, or your desktop CPU contains both integrated graphics and discrete graphics, you need to specify that Minecraft should run on your high performance GPU.

1. Switch OBS Studio to Use the High Performance GPU

• Before you continue, make sure that OBS Studio is also using the high performance GPU. You can find instructions on the GPU Selection Guide.

2. Capture Specific Window

• Set the Game Capture Source mode to "Capture specific window", and select javaw/Minecraft in the "Window" drop-down
• Close OBS Studio and Minecraft: Java Edition

3. Open Windows Settings

• Close OBS Studio before you start
• Either click here
• or
  1. Open the Windows Settings App (Start button → Cogwheel icon)
  2. Navigate to System → Display → Graphics Settings (near the bottom)

4. Set Java to Use the High Performance GPU

• Choose "Classic App"/"Desktop App", then click Browse. Navigate to and select one of the paths from the table below.

Microsoft Store client

Legacy client

Other clients

For other clients, including Lunar Client:

• Launch Minecraft: Java Edition (the game, not just the launcher)
• Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager
• Right-click Java(TM) Platform SE binary and select "Open file location"
• Add the selected location

5. Set Java to High Performance

• Click Options, then High Performance

6. Restart OBS Studio and Minecraft: Java Edition

• Restart both OBS Studio and Minecraft: Java Edition
• Check that Minecraft: Java Edition is being captured properly in OBS Studio
• If you still have any issues, visit the OBS Community Discord server