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OBS 30.2.X font is much harder to read with high pixel density on a Macbook
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Description
Operating System Info
macOS 14
Other OS
No response
OBS Studio Version
Other
OBS Studio Version (Other)
30.2.0-30.2.3
OBS Studio Log URL
https://obsproject.com/logs/uHfctUZj9AX9sqB3
OBS Studio Crash Log URL
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Expected Behavior
Up to OBS 30.1.X, OBS used the system font. At least on my setup (16" Macbook Pro set to the most pixel dense resolution) that was much easier on the eyes. If anything, I think it should be possible to revert optionally.
Current Behavior
The new font:
Steps to Reproduce
- Use OBS on macOS
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Anything else we should know?
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Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
No source file or test is named. Reproduce the font difference on macOS 14 with OBS 30.2.x at the most pixel-dense MacBook resolution, using the linked log and screenshots, then compare with 30.1.x. Done means the OBS interface is as readable as the earlier version or provides a clearly defined way to restore that font.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- macos
- Domain
- design, desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100