# Scan Converter

**NDI Scan Converter** is an application designed to effortlessly share your computer's desktop video and audio with any other device on your network through an NDI stream. 

Whether you're conducting broadcasts and presentations, collaborating on projects, creating tutorials, or engaging in media playback, Screen Capture provides a valuable solution.

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Download NDI Tools [here](https://ndi.video/tools/download/).
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## **Accessing NDI Scan Converter**

[Install NDI Tools](/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/installing-ndi-tools.md) and run NDI Scan Converter from the [NDI launcher](/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/ndi-tools-launcher.md) or your applications list.

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## **Sharing Your Screen**

The tool will appear in your system tray with the NDI logo. Upon launch, your computer's desktop video and audio are viewable from any NDI-enabled device on your network.

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## **Viewing on NDI-Enabled Devices**

View the output of Screen Capture on another NDI-enabled device using an application like [Video Monitor](/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/ndi-tools-for-mac/video-monitor.md)[.](/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/ndi-tools-for-mac/video-monitor.md)

**Right-click on the screen** and select the device name and corresponding NDI stream.

## Desktop or Application Selection:

* **On the `File` top level menu**, you can select which will be the source of your NDI stream. Select either `Desktop` to capture your entire desktop or choose a specific application window.

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## System Audio Input Configuration:

**You can mute audio capture** by clicking `Mute Audio`, which can be found on the `Settings` top-level menu.

Choose the **desired system audio input** for capturing sound along with your video in your MacOS `Sound` settings.

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Scan Converter features are specific to the macOS.
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If you want to share your Mac screen or a single app window as a standard high-bandwidth NDI source, use Scan Converter. It can send a selected application window, carry audio, and make the stream available to other NDI-enabled devices.


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