[JIML] Just In Mac Lite Getting Started v.2026.x
Download
The latest version of the Just In Mac Lite application is freely available for Download via the dedicated solution page.
Installation
Extract the downloaded ZIP archive and open the disk image. The Just In Mac Lite installation disk image (.dmg) will appear on your screen as shown below:
Installation of Apple Pro Video Formats
Please ensure to download and install the Apple Pro Video Formats from Apple’s website beforehand, as they provide support for the listed codecs (see screenshot below) used to capture files with Just In Mac Lite 2026, to ensure compatibility with professional video workflows.
If this has been done previously, then no action is required. The installed Apple Pro Video Formats codecs can be found at: “/Library/Video/Professional Video Workflow Plug-Ins”.
Installation of AJA or Blackmagic Design SDI device drivers
If you plan to use either AJA or Blackmagic Design video devices (PCIe or Thunderbolt-based) then you will need to install the related drivers before continuing with the Just In Mac Lite installation.
AJA driver download for your video device: https://www.aja.com/support
Blackmagic Design driver download for your video device: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/support/
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the Compatibility Matrix above to choose the currently supported driver version.
Disabling the AirPlay Receiver function
Go to “System Settings → General → Air Drop & Continuity” and in the AirPlay section, please toggle off the AirPlay Receiver option as this setting conflicts with the internal Just In Mac Lite engine port.
Installation of the Just In Mac Lite 2026 standalone application
Drag & Drop Just In Mac Lite application onto the “Applications” folder and, if desired, add the application to the Dock.
First Run Setup
Start the Just In Mac Lite applications, click “Next”, review/agree the related End User License Agreement (EULA) and click “Accept” to continue. Clicking on “Decline” will terminate the setup process.
On the “Read Me First” screen, you will find two dedicated links that will either open the “Just In Mac Lite Getting Started” online manual (this page) or the Just In Mac Lite manual accordingly. Click on “Next” to continue.
The Just In Mac Lite application scans the system for AJA or Blackmagic Design video devices (previous driver installation required) and displays all available video devices. Select SDI if you want to use SDI-based devices or NDI if you wish to start with a streaming-only setup.
Select the desired video format (“Auto” is pre-selected to accelerate the setup) and proceed by clicking on the “Next” button.
Congratulations! You have successfully configured the Just In Mac Lite application. To complete the process, click on the “Start” button. The Just In Mac Lite user interface will then appear as shown in the image below (e.g., 1x SDI input).
The Just In Mac Lite application checks for access to the Calendar application (required to use Schedule Mode). Please press the “Allow Full Access” button to confirm. This can be changed later on if needed.
IMPORTANT: New “Local Network” Settings within macOS Sequoia (15.x.x) and macOS Tahoe (26.x.x)
The new Local Network security feature in macOS Sequoia (15.x.x), macOS Tahoe (26.x.x) and higher enhances privacy and control by allowing users to manage which apps can access their local network. This feature addresses concerns over unmonitored network access, providing an extra layer of security by ensuring that only trusted applications have access to local network resources, such as printers, file-sharing devices, and other computers. In macOS Sequoia, macOS Tahoe and higher, users are prompted when an application attempts to access the local network for the first time, enabling them to allow or deny access (“System Settings → Privacy & Security → Local Network”).
When running the Just In Mac Lite application for the first time on macOS Sequoia, macOS Tahoe and higher you will be asked to allow it to discover and connect to devices or other applications on your network. Please click on the “Allow” button to ensure that the Just In Mac Lite application can connect to devices or other application on your networks.
To double-check the connection status, go to “System Settings → Privacy & Security → Local Network” and ensure that Just In Mac Lite is enabled.
Your First Recording Session with Just In Mac Lite 2026
The Channel Inspector can be opened on the right side of the user interface.
The Just In Mac Lite application automatically configures all inputs to the given video mode and connects all channels to the Channel Viewer.
Naming-, Capture- and Destination Presets will be automatically created/selected and recordings can be started immediately by hovering over a Channel viewer and clicking on the “Red” recording button (Circle). Files will be written to the macOS “Movies” folder.
Just In Mac Lite 2026 provides a comprehensive list of predefined Capture Presets to alleviate the installation. All Capture Presets are set to 2 Mono Audio Channels by default. If you need to record with more than two Mono audio channels then please elect the amount of required audio channels accordingly.