Works on: Windows 10 / 11 (64‑bit).
Note: vMix is native Windows software; macOS requires a Windows VM or Boot Camp. See system requirements. vmix.com
1. Check system requirements (quick)
Make sure your PC meets the minimum/recommended specs before installing:
- OS: Windows 10 (64‑bit) / Windows 11 recommended.
- CPU: Quad core 3.4GHz minimum (recommended: 6‑core+ for multi‑cam / 4K).
- RAM: 8GB minimum (16GB+ recommended).
- GPU: Dedicated GPU (NVIDIA GTX 10xx or better recommended).
- Storage: SSD recommended for recordings.
Full details: vMix System Requirements. vmix.com
2. Download the installer Zip
scroll down bellow and downloadd the link and read carefully the simple instruction inside..
3. Run the installer
- Close other programs. Right‑click the downloaded
vMixSetup.exe→ Run as administrator. - Follow the install wizard (Accept license, choose install folder).
- When finished, launch vMix.
4. Activate trial / enter license
- On first run, vMix will offer the 60‑day trial or let you enter a purchased license key.
- If you bought a license, enter the license code in Help → License or during first launch.
Purchase/info: https://www.vmix.com/purchase/ . vmix.com
5. (Optional) Install companion tools & plugins
From the same download page you can also install:
- vMix Desktop Capture — capture another Windows PC screen via NDI/OMT. vmix.com
- vMix Social, GT Title Designer — included in the installer package. vmix.com+1
If you need Zoom integration or other plugins, follow the vMix Help pages. vmix.com
6. First Run — auto‑configure & basic setup
- On first run the Auto‑Configuration Wizard can detect optimal settings — run it to set base resolution, frame rate, and bitrate.
- Create Scenes and add Inputs:
- Add Input → Camera (webcam or capture card)
- Add Input → Video File / Playlist / NDI / RTMP / Desktop Capture / Title
- Assign audio inputs (Audio Mixer) and check levels.
See the User Guide for detailed walkthroughs. vmix.com
7. Set up streaming (YouTube/Twitch/Custom RTMP)
- In vMix → Stream tab: choose Service (YouTube, Twitch, Facebook) or Custom RTMP.
- Paste your Stream Key/Server from the streaming platform.
- Set encoder (NVENC if you have a modern NVIDIA GPU for offloading encoding).
- Start Stream when ready.
vMix supports many platforms and custom RTMP settings. vmix.com
8. Recording & Output
- Use Record to save locally (choose container: MP4/MKV).
- Use Multiview and Virtual Output / NDI to send feeds to other devices.
- For instant replay, make sure your hardware meets the Replay requirements. vmix.com+1
9. Troubleshooting & resources
- Official user manual (PDF) — vMix User Guide. vmix.com
- Knowledgebase / FAQ — https://www.vmix.com/knowledgebase/ . vmix.com
- If you run into performance issues, check CPU/GPU usage and lower bitrate or resolution, or follow hardware recommendations. vmix.com+1