# Docs & Guides

## 🏁Getting Started

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>🟣 <strong>What is NDI?</strong></td><td><a href="getting-started/what-is-ndi">what-is-ndi</a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>📄 <strong>White Paper</strong></td><td><a href="getting-started/white-paper">white-paper</a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>🆕 <strong>Release Notes</strong></td><td><a href="getting-started/release-notes">release-notes</a></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>📷 <strong>Webcam Input</strong></td><td><a href="using-ndi/ndi-tools/ndi-tools-for-windows/webcam-input">webcam-input</a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>🔻<strong>Download NDI Tools</strong></td><td><a href="https://ndi.video/tools/">https://ndi.video/tools/</a></td><td><a href="https://ndi.video/tools/">https://ndi.video/tools/</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>🎥 <strong>NDI and OBS</strong></td><td><a href="using-ndi/using-ndi-with-software/getting-started-with-ndi-in-obs-for-windows-or-mac">getting-started-with-ndi-in-obs-for-windows-or-mac</a></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>💪 <strong>Using NDI</strong></td><td><a href="using-ndi">using-ndi</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>💻 <strong>Developing with NDI</strong></td><td><a href="developing-with-ndi">developing-with-ndi</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>❓<strong>FAQ</strong></td><td><a href="faq">faq</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>🎨 <strong>Brand</strong></td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/o/a38gd62OPjDFyE3J0iLo/s/oUOsQw9oPpQ8LFlxOpLI/">*ARCHIVED* Brand</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## 📰New Articles

{% content-ref url="using-ndi/ndi-tools/ndi-tools-for-mac-vs-windows" %}
[ndi-tools-for-mac-vs-windows](https://docs.ndi.video/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/ndi-tools-for-mac-vs-windows)
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{% content-ref url="getting-started/white-paper/time-timecode-and-sync-for-ndi" %}
[time-timecode-and-sync-for-ndi](https://docs.ndi.video/all/getting-started/white-paper/time-timecode-and-sync-for-ndi)
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[ndi-advanced-sdk-fpga-ip](https://docs.ndi.video/all/developing-with-ndi/advanced-sdk/ndi-advanced-sdk-fpga-example-reference-design/ndi-advanced-sdk-fpga-ip)
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{% content-ref url="developing-with-ndi/advanced-sdk/ndi-sdk-review/receiving/ndi-recv-event-monitoring-and-commands" %}
[ndi-recv-event-monitoring-and-commands](https://docs.ndi.video/all/developing-with-ndi/advanced-sdk/ndi-sdk-review/receiving/ndi-recv-event-monitoring-and-commands)
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## 🚩News

#### Feb 17, 2026

NDI 6.3.1 [Patch Release](https://docs.ndi.video/all/getting-started/release-notes)

#### Jan 21, 2026

[NDI 6.3](https://ndi.video/tech/ndi6/) is now available! NDI 6.3 expands our discovery, monitoring, and control architecture bringing real-time insight and management to mid-to-large NDI networks. Review the [release notes](#release-notes) for specific details

#### Dec 31, 2025

We are sunsetting our HX License Upgrade program. Please see this [FAQ ](https://docs.ndi.video/all/faq/ndi-hx-license-upgrades)page for more details

#### Oct 1, 2025

[NDI HX Camera Release Notes 3.1
](https://docs.ndi.video/all/using-ndi/apps)

#### Sep 11, 2025

Windows has a released a patch for the unexpected drop in traffic on [RUDP connections](https://docs.ndi.video/all/faq/common-issues/traffic-drops-after-windows-update). The patch is currently available for both Windows 10 and 11. Please see our article for more information about the original issue. You can also find more information on the [Windows Support Page](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/september-9-2025-kb5065429-os-builds-19044-6332-and-19045-6332-b343e907-4f50-41d9-80f8-519490551b91)

#### Sep 14, 2025

We’ve made the tough call to discontinue NDI Remote and take the service offline. This decision comes after identifying performance issues that can’t be quickly addressed. That said, we’re already exploring a more reliable way to bring Remote back in the future. We’ll share updates as soon as we have them.\
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If you have questions or need a hand planning a workaround, please reach out through the proper channel. Our team’s here to help!  [Support – NDI](https://ndi.video/resources/support/)

## 🆕Release Notes

## NDI 6.3.1

### Fixed

* Potential deadlock issue in the new discovery server with sources for older versions
* Rare rash in [Premiere Pro](https://docs.ndi.video/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/plugins/ndi-for-premiere-pro) on Mac when enabling NDI output and allowing network access
* Issue where [NDI Webcam](https://docs.ndi.video/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/ndi-tools-for-windows/webcam-input) fails to auto launch at starup if the selected source is unavailable
* [NDI Bridge Service](https://docs.ndi.video/all/developing-with-ndi/utilities/bridge-service) auto-start issue where the service appeared running but failed to start
* Added new command-line options in the NDI Recording tool. Please refer to the SDK documentation for details.

## NDI 6.3.0

### &#xD;NDI Tools

**Sender Monitoring Enhancements**: The [NDI Discovery app](https://docs.ndi.video/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/ndi-tools-for-windows/discovery) now includes sender discovery and
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monitoring on both Windows and macOS.

**Default Sender Monitoring Support**: Enabled by default in existing sender-based NDI Tools apps.

* [Windows](https://docs.ndi.video/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/ndi-tools-for-windows): NDI Test Patterns, NDI Screen Capture, NDI Screen Capture HX, NDI VLC Plugin.
* [macOS](https://docs.ndi.video/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/ndi-tools-for-mac): NDI Test Patterns, NDI Scan Converter.

**NDI Discovery Server Improvements**: Enhanced [sender discovery and monitoring](https://docs.ndi.video/all/developing-with-ndi/sdk/ndi-sender-discovery-and-monitor) capabilities. The NDI
&#x20;server utility is now available as a standalone installer for Windows and Linux and can run as a service.
&#x20;See [documentation ](https://docs.ndi.video/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/ndi-tools-for-windows/discovery/discovery-server-additional-information)for setup details.

#### &#xD;Fixed

* Fixed an issue in the NDI plugin for Adobe Premiere where the field sequence was incorrectly
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  displayed when playing SpeedHQ progressive clips in interlaced sequences.
* Resolved poor NDI HX encoding performance on AMD GPU/CPU systems in [Screen Capture HX](https://docs.ndi.video/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/ndi-tools-for-windows/screen-capture-hx) and
  &#x20;[NDI Bridge](https://docs.ndi.video/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/ndi-tools-for-windows/bridge).
* Fixed NDI Virtual Input on macOS failing to receive video when connected via [Discovery Server](https://docs.ndi.video/all/getting-started/white-paper/discovery-and-registration/discovery-server) and
  &#x20;[Access Manager](https://docs.ndi.video/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/ndi-tools-for-windows/access-manager).
* Resolved an issue where [NDI Webcam](https://docs.ndi.video/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/ndi-tools-for-windows/webcam-input) would stop receiving video from the NDI HX Camera app
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  when the camera resolution was changed.
* Corrected video preview rendering in NDI Webcam to properly respect the source aspect ratio.
* Fixed [NDI Router](https://docs.ndi.video/all/developing-with-ndi/sdk/ndi-routing) terminating active streams upon application closure.

### NDI SDK&#xD;

**New APIs**: Introduced APIs for [sender discovery and monitoring](https://docs.ndi.video/all/developing-with-ndi/sdk/ndi-sender-discovery-and-monitor), designed for integration with the
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NDI Discovery Server. See documentation for details.

**Performance Improvements**: Enhanced [SpeedHQ](https://docs.ndi.video/all/getting-started/white-paper/bandwidth/ndi-high-bandwidth-based-on-speedhq2-8bit-4-2-2) codec quality across multiple generations.

**Enabled passthrough** of the NDI capabilities message from NDI receiver to the NDI sender.

**Enhanced Receiver Passthrough Control**: Introduced per-codec passthrough override control via
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receiver creation JSON in the NDI Advanced SDK, enabling selective decompression of compressed
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formats. Please refer to the SDK documentation for details.

Improvements to [**FPGA reference design**](https://docs.ndi.video/all/developing-with-ndi/advanced-sdk/ndi-advanced-sdk-fpga-example-reference-design). Please refer to the [ChangeLog](https://docs.ndi.video/all/developing-with-ndi/advanced-sdk/ndi-advanced-sdk-fpga-example-reference-design/ndi-advanced-sdk-fpga-ip/changelog) files for more details.

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Are you looking for the rest of the release notes? You can find them [**on this page**](https://docs.ndi.video/all/getting-started/release-notes)
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We've made an update to the NDI SDK terms, bringing these in line with our commitment to the health and growth of the NDI ecosystem. **The NDI SDK remains royalty-free, subject to the SDK terms and conditions.** For more details including a full explanation and updated list of exclusions please consult the terms and conditions by downloading the NDI 6.3 SDK. These changes apply to the NDI SDK only and are not applicable to the NDI Advanced SDK. For more information see the [Community Announcement](https://community.ndi.video/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=114) in our Forums
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