About Blackmagic Desktop Video Software

Welcome to the Desktop Video software

This software includes everything you need to set up your DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity for video capture and playback with your computer.

What's new in Desktop Video 12.2.3

Mac OS Specific

• Fix an issue where Adobe plugins are not installed properly on macOS Monterey 12.3.
• General performance and stability improvements for all models.

Minimum System Requirements for Mac OS

• macOS 12.0 Monterey or later.
• macOS 11.0 Big Sur.
• Mac OS computer with either Thunderbolt, PCIe slot.
• 8 GB of system memory.

Note: The following products are supported on macOS Big Sur and Monterey:

M1 and Intel Macs:

• DeckLink Duo 2
• DeckLink Quad 2
• DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder
• DeckLink 8K Pro
• DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G
• DeckLink Micro Recorder
• DeckLink SDI Micro
• DeckLink Mini Monitor 4K
• DeckLink Mini Recorder
• DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K
• DeckLink SDI 4K
• DeckLink Studio 4K
• UltraStudio Recorder 3G
• UltraStudio Monitor 3G
• UltraStudio HD Mini
• UltraStudio 4K Mini
• UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3
• Intensity Pro 4K
• DeckLink 4K Pro
• DeckLink 4K Extreme
• UltraStudio 4K
• UltraStudio 4K Extreme

Intel Macs only:

• DeckLink Mini Monitor
• DeckLink HD Extreme 3
• DeckLink HD Extreme 3D
• DeckLink SDI
• DeckLink Duo
• DeckLink Quad
• DeckLink Studio
• UltraStudio Express
• UltraStudio Mini Monitor
• UltraStudio Mini Recorder
• Intensity Pro
• Intensity Shuttle Thunderbolt

Third Party Software Support

M1 Macs:

• DaVinci Resolve 17.
• Fusion 17.
• Apple Final Cut Pro X.
• Adobe Premiere Pro 2021.
• Adobe Photoshop CC 2021.
• Adobe Character Animator CC 2021.

Intel Macs:

• DaVinci Resolve 16 and 17.
• Fusion Studio 16 and 17.
• Apple Final Cut Pro X.
• Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2020 and 2021.
• Adobe After Effects CC 2020 and 2021.
• Adobe Photoshop CC 2020 and 2021.
• Adobe Character Animator CC 2020 and 2021.
• Autodesk Flame 2021.
• Avid Media Composer 2021.
• Avid Pro Tools 2021.
• The Foundry Nuke.

Installing Desktop Video Software

If you have installed the drivers prior to installing any of these applications, we recommend that you uninstall and reinstall the drivers. This will ensure that all relevant components are installed in their required locations.

Additional Information

Please check www.blackmagicdesign.com for additional information on third party software compatibility and minimum system requirements.

Some applications may use third party code under license. For details please refer to the included "Third Party Licenses.rtf" document.

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Updated March 24, 2022.