[JIMLN] Just In Mac NDI Getting Started v.2026.x
Download
The latest version of the Just In Mac Lite NDI 2026 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 NDI 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, as they provide support for the listed codecs (see screenshot below) used to capture files with Just In Mac Lite NDI 2026, to ensure compatibility with professional video workflows.
If this has been done previously, then no action is required. The Apple Pro Video Formats codecs can be found at: “/Library/Video/Professional Video Workflow Plug-Ins”.
Installation of the Just In Mac Lite NDI 2026 standalone application
Drag & Drop Just In Mac Lite NDI onto the “Applications” folder and, if desired, add the application to the Dock.
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 NDI application for the first time on macOS Sequoia/macOS Tahoe, 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 the application to 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 NDI is enabled.
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 NDI engine port.
First Run Setup
Start the Just In Mac Lite NDI 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 NDI Getting Started” online manual (this page) or the Just In Mac Lite NDI 2026 manual accordingly. Click on “Next” to continue.
As the Just In Mac Lite NDI application is designed to work with NDI sources, please select the desired video format (“Auto” is pre-selected to accelerate the setup) and proceed by clicking on the “Next” button.
The Just In Mac Lite NDI application checks for access to the macOS Calendar application (“Schedule Mode”). Press the “Allow Full Access” button to confirm. This can be changed later on if needed.
Naming-, Capture- and Destination Presets will be automatically created and recordings can be started immediately. Files will be written to the macOS “Movies” folder.
Your First Recording Session with Just In Mac Lite NDI 2026
The Just In Mac Lite NDI 2026 application user interface opens and will most likely not yet display any available NDI source automatically
To select an available NDI sources and apply it to your Channel(s), please select the wanted available source accordingly for each Channel. You will instantly see the preview in the related Channel preview.
Select the appropriate Capture- and Destination Preset and click on the “Red” recording button (Circle) to initiate your first recording.
Just In Mac Lite NDI 2026 provides a comprehensive list of predefined Capture Presets to alleviate the installation. All Capture Presets are set to 2 Mono/Stereo Audio Channels by default. If you need to record with more than two Mono audio channels, then please select the amount of required audio channels in the Capture Presets setting accordingly.