NDI for VLC

Transforming Your Windows Computer into an NDI Video Server.

The NDI VLC Plugin enables you to present video content and other supported multimedia to the network as IP sources directly from VLC Media Player. It encodes the output from each instance of the free player to NDI in real-time, making media files of virtually any format available for use in your live production.

Download NDI Tools here.


Installation and setup

  • Install NDI Tools on your machine.

  • Launch VLC Media Player, an open-source media player that supports various sources and codecs.

  • Click on Tools at the top of the window and select Preferences.

  • Configure video output by clicking on the video icon under output and selecting NDI Video Output.

  • Configure audio output by clicking on the audio icon on the output module and selecting NDI Audio Output.

  • Go to the bottom of the Preferences menu and select Save.

Sharing Video:

  • Click on Media and choose from various options to start sharing your video.

  • You can open multiple instances of VLC Media Player to share different sources simultaneously.

Playback on NDI-Enabled Devices:

  • Click play on VLC Media Player to start sharing a video across your network via NDI.

  • You can view these sources on another NDI-enabled device using software like NDI Studio Monitor: Right-click anywhere on the screen, then select the broadcasting computer's name and choose VLC.

Control Virtual PTZ Positioning

Setup PTZ Control PTZ:

  • Right-click on the screen, select Settings, and choose PTZ Settings.

  • Check the box next to Show PTZ Controls.

Manipulate Virtual Positioning:

  • Use the controls on the right side to pan or zoom within your video.

  • You can also create preset shots to recall as needed.