XSplit Broadcaster System Requirements

System Requirements

Operating System (OS)

Windows 10/11 64-bit OS with the latest Intel, AMD or NVIDIA graphics drivers.

If you're getting an error when upgrading to Windows 11, make sure that XSplit Broadcaster is up to date. Click here for more information.
It's always recommended that your software drivers are on the latest version for Windows OS, including Java and MS Visual C++ Redistributable.

Processor (CPU):

Minimum
2nd Generation Core i5 CPU or equivalent.

Recommended
For HD 720p Recording/Streaming, a 4th Generation Core i5 or equivalent CPU is recommended.
For HD 1080p Recording/Streaming, a 4th Generation Core i7 or equivalent CPU is recommended.

Memory (RAM):

Minimum
8 GB RAM

Recommended
8 GB RAM

Graphics (GPU):

Minimum
GeForce or Radeon Class graphics card with DirectX 10.1 or better support.

Recommended
GeForce or Radeon Class graphics card with DirectX 10.1 or better support.

DirectX:

Minimum
Version 10.1

Recommended
Version 10.1

Network:

Minimum
Broadband Internet connection.

Recommended
Broadband Internet connection.

Requires HTTPS / HTTP port 80/8080 to be open. For live streaming on lowest settings, a minimum upload speed of 500 kbps is required.

Storage:

Minimum
250 MB available space.

Recommended
250 MB available space.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does XSplit Broadcaster work with Windows 7/8/8.1?

We no longer support Windows 8.1 and below, but you can still use XSplit Broadcaster V4.0 for these OS which you can get here.

Why does Windows 11 Updater say XSplit Broadcaster isn't compatible during update?

While updating to Windows 11, it may show an incompatibility message if an older version of XSplit Broadcaster is installed.
Update XSplit Broadcaster to the latest version before proceeding with the Windows 11 upgrade. Older versions may trigger this incompatibility warning.

Can I use XSplit Broadcaster on Mac OS?

XSplit Broadcaster is only compatible with Microsoft Windows. There are currently no plans for a Mac OS version.

Updated on: 10/06/2025