OBS Set Image Source
Runs on: Backend — controls OBS via the backend's OBS WebSocket bridge.
The OBS Set Image Source effect changes a property on an image source in your OBS scene collection. Select the image source from the Source dropdown, pick the property you want to change, and connect the new value. The two available properties are File Path (the absolute path on disk to the image file) and Unload When Not Showing (a toggle that controls whether OBS releases the file from memory when the source is hidden).
Your OBS instance must be connected through the backend WebSocket bridge for changes to take effect.
Inputs
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
sourceName | string | The name of the image source to update. Overrides the dropdown selection when connected. |
value | string or boolean | The new value. A file path string for the File Path property, or a boolean for Unload When Not Showing. |
Configuration
- Source: Dropdown listing all image sources in OBS. Used when
Source Nameis not wired. - Property: Which property to update — File Path (
string) or Unload When Not Showing (boolean).
Example
A channel point redeem lets viewers vote on which game art to display. When a redeem fires, the flow reads the viewer's choice, maps it to a local image path, and feeds that path into OBS Set Image Source targeting your "Game Art" source. The displayed image swaps instantly.