Sessions

To start with an empty scene:

1. Choose File → New Session.
2. Confirm New Session to clear your current scenes, layers, and audio tracks.

Meld saves a backup first. To return to your previous setup, choose File → Restore from Backup.

Easily import a session that was previously exported. This feature is handy for transferring the session and continuing to use it on a new machine or using someone else's session.

1. Click File > Import Session.
2. Locate and import the .json session file.

The OBS Import lets you bring your scenes and layers from OBS into Meld Studio, making it easier to transition your setup and get started quickly.

1. Click File > Import OBS Session.

Meld Studio will automatically import the most recently saved OBS session.

Meld Studio attempts to save a backup before importing the OBS session. Export your current session first if you need to keep a separate copy.

Export your Meld Studio session as a .json file. This feature is also ideal for moving your session setup to another machine or sharing your session setup with other users.

1. Click File > Export Session.
2. Save the .json session file.

This option allows Meld Studio to store backups of sessions. The list normally keeps the latest 10 backups. Export a backup if you want to keep it permanently. Backups contain your setup; keep a separate copy of its media files.

Use File > Save Backup and File > Restore from Backup to save and restore your session backups.

The Backups dialog displays your saved sessions, allowing you to restore or export them as needed.

Restoring replaces your current session setup. In the Backups dialog:

1. Find the backup by its name and date.
2. Click Restore for that backup.
3. Check the restored scenes and reconnect any missing devices or media.

Meld Studio saves the current session before restoring a backup. If this backup cannot be saved, the restore does not proceed. Export important backups before restoring or making further changes.

Session backups can also be exported.

1. Navigate to the Backups dialog.
2. Click Export for the backup you want to keep.
3. Choose a destination and save the session file.

Meld Studio automatically saves changes to your current session. Use a saved backup or a Spark restore point to return to an earlier setup.

Meld also creates backups around imports, restores, and Spark edits. Before importing a setup, export your current session if you want to keep a separate copy.

Choose Help > Reveal Session in Explorer on Windows or Help > Reveal Session in Finder on macOS. Use Meld's import and restore controls instead of replacing files while the app is running.

Meld also saves recovery copies when updating. If you need help recovering a setup from a previous version, contact support.

Use the undo and redo arrows in Spark to return to an available restore point. These points stay on the device where they were created and may be cleared with browser data. See Spark restore points.

The Missing Source Assistant is designed to help you quickly identify and resolve issues with missing sources in your session. These issues may include:

• A closed application window that was previously captured.
• A disconnected audio device.
• An unplugged webcam.

When Meld detects missing sources, a warning icon will appear in the bottom-left corner of the software. Clicking on this icon opens the Missing Source Assistant Popup.

The popup displays a list of all missing sources in the session and provides an option to immediately replace them. Once a source is replaced, the issue is resolved across the entire session.

For example, if a missing camera device is used in 4 scenes, resolving it through the Missing Source Assistant will automatically update the layer source in all 4 scenes at once.

This streamlines the process, eliminates redundant steps and saves time, making it easier to manage your setup efficiently.

Logs provide detailed information about Meld Studio's performance and operations, helping the Dev team identify and address any problems you might encounter during your experience.

Learn how to find your logs:

1. Open Meld Studio.
2. Navigate to the Help menu at the top.
3. Select 'Reveal Logs in Explorer'.

1. Open Meld Studio
2. Navigate to the Help menu at the top.
3. Select 'Reveal Logs in Finder'.

Reveal Logs on macOS.

You'll only need to grab all the MeldStudio_* files in most cases.

Answers to common questions.

Yes. Export your session as a .json file and import it into Meld Studio on another machine.

Include all files with the MeldStudio_* prefix from the logs folder.

Logs can include file paths and details about your setup. Review them before sharing, and send them privately to support.