Version 1.0 · macOS · Apple silicon
Download Vidyst for Mac
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macOS 14.2 Sonoma or later · Apple silicon (M1 or later)
Quick start
Install in 30 seconds.
- 01
Open the DMG
Double-click the downloaded file and drag Vidyst into your Applications folder.
- 02
Launch and sign in
Open Vidyst and sign in with Apple, Google or email in your browser. You'll be sent straight back to the app.
- 03
Grant permissions
Allow camera, microphone, screen recording and system audio once. macOS remembers them.
- 04
Go live
Connect YouTube or add an RTMP destination, pick a scene and press Go Live.
Permissions
What Vidyst asks for, and why.
macOS asks before any app can see your camera, hear your mic or capture your screen. Grant these once and you're set.
Camera
To show your face cam and any connected video devices.
Microphone
To capture your voice and audio interfaces.
Screen Recording
To capture displays and windows through ScreenCaptureKit.
System Audio
To include app and game sound in your stream and recordings.
System requirements
- Mac with Apple silicon (M1 or later)
- macOS 14.2 Sonoma or later
- 8 GB memory (16 GB recommended for 4K dual canvas)
- Internet connection for streaming and sign-in
Need help?
If macOS says the app can't be opened, make sure you downloaded it from this page, then right-click Vidyst in Applications and choose Open. For anything else, email support@vidyst.com.
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