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”.

The Apple silicon based models listed below are the ones regularly tested in our labs. If your computer does not appear in the list below, and it is an Apple silicon computer, you can assume that the software will work perfectly. Nevertheless, we recommend that you contact us if you are in any doubt so that we can check your configuration together.

*Legend: 15.7.x = macOS Sequoia, 26.x = macOS Tahoe.
IMPORTANT: macOS Sonoma= please update to macOS Sequoia or macOS Tahoe!

NOTE: Please verify that the available Media Engines in all Apple silicon based models meet your recording requirements, before buying a Just In Mac Lite NDI 2026 license. You can test the full feature enabled Just In Mac Lite NDI 2026 application for free by downloading the trial version from the related solution page. The trial version will add a ToolsOnAir watermark to the recordings. By licensing Just In Mac Lite NDI 2026 the watermark will automatically be removed.

All supported Mac models: min. of 16 GB of RAM highly recommended!

Compatibility Matrix for Just In Mac Lite NDI 2026.x

Operating System

The supported macOS versions are (recommended macOS versions are displayed in Bold):

• macOS 26.x (“Tahoe”) - recommended

• macOS 15.7.x (“Sequoia”) - recommended

• macOS 14.8.x (“Sonoma”) - please update to macOS Sequoia or higher!

Memory/RAM

When running the Just In Mac Lite NDI 2026 application, we recommend using an Apple silicon (M1-M5) machine equipped with at least 16 GB of memory.

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.