> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://support.xsplit.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # Sources Menu - Introduction **Sources** are the elements you add in your scene that makes up the entirety of your presentation--Everything you add in the XSplit Broadcaster Stage's preview are called Sources. XSplit Broadcaster's Add Source Menu is redesigned and recategorized–with added icons to quickly identify each source. ![Overview of the new XSplit Broadcaster Add Source Menu](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/567507547fcdcc00/add-source_1pabbye.png) --- ## [Desktop Capture](/en/article/desktop-capture-1n3rg9u/) **Smart Selection** Just hover your mouse over windows and areas of the screen and it will automatically select it for capturing. Alternatively, holding the left-mouse button and dragging anywhere on your screen allows you to select a specific area to capture. **Monitor** Captures the entire monitor display **Apps** Select from the list of programs currently active on your computer to capture its entire window. --- ## [Game Capture](/en/article/game-capture-fh0jlu/) **Auto-detect** Automatically captures DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan programs that’s currently running on your computer. || Compatible programs should also appear in the Game Capture program list if you prefer to be specific in which program you want to use Game Capture with. --- ## [Camera/Capture Card](/en/article/cameracapture-card-90w60d/) All your video output devices such as webcams and capture cards can be selected here. --- ##[ Audio Devices](/en/article/audio-device-1lff9z/) Here you can select from any of your compatible audio output devices (Microphones from your headset, audio interface, webcams, etc.) --- ## [Text](/en/article/text-y686sg/) This source allows you to add texts and other special text-based sources such as clocks, lists, or even import texts from your local text file. --- ## [Webpage](/en/article/webpage-1y1l6v/) Adds an interactable web page to your scene. --- ## [Video/Network Stream](/en/article/videonetwork-stream-1wv1ola/) **RTMP Stream** Adds an RTMP Protocol Stream to your scene **RTSP Stream** Adds an RTSP/IP camera video stream to your scene **NewTek NDI** Allows you to add NDI streams found in your local network. --- ## [Audio File](/en/article/image-video-and-audio-source-1bx9ugr/) Allows you to add and play audio files to your scene --- ## [Video File](/en/article/image-video-and-audio-source-1bx9ugr/) This source enables you to add video files of different formats to your scene --- ## [Scene Source](/en/article/scene-source-12pe5o6/) Use this source if you want to display a different scene from the same presentation over another. --- ## [Background Source](/en/article/background-source-1ffw7m2/) Adds a static background source to your scene that’s automatically placed at the very bottom of your source list. --- ## [Lower Third Source](/en/article/lower-third-source-prbfu0/) Provides a variety of lower third templates to match the personality of your scenes. --- ## [Stream Chat Viewer](/en/article/stream-chat-viewer-rqnr2i/) A chat overlay that combines Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook live chats in a single source. Great for when you have simultaneous streams using XSplit’s YouTube Live, Facebook Live, and Twitch outputs. --- ## [Skype Feed](/en/article/skype-feed-1yts9tq/) Adds active Skype video calls in your computer or within your local network (via NewTek NDI) as a source. --- ## [Instant Replay](/en/article/instant-replay-1vfbqvi/) Adds an instant replay source to your scene so you can playback important moments for your audience. --- ## [Facebook Live Widgets](/en/article/facebook-live-widgets-jfimc5/) Includes Facebook Live Alerts, Live Comments, Live Reactions Animations, Live Reactions Poll/Counter, and Post Reactions --- ## [Twitch Widgets](/en/article/twitch-widgets-49l6ds/) Includes Alerts, Chat Viewer via HTML5, Cheers Alert, and IRC Chat Viewer --- ## [YouTube Live Widgets](/en/article/youtube-live-widgets-1idn6dx/) Includes Live Alerts, Live Chat Viewer, Live Chat Viewer via HTML5, and Super Chat Alert --- ## [Scene Widgets](/en/article/scene-widgets-uet8wl/) **Audio Visualizer (Beta)** Displays a visualization your audio on the scene **Color Matte** Add plain colors or a color bar and place them anywhere to bring more life to your scenes! **Gamepad Visualizer** Add this source to your scene to show a visual of your gamepad inputs **Google Slides** Add this source and input your Google Slide’s share URL to show your presentation on the scene. **Image Slideshow** Create a slideshow of your favorite images, complete with transitions and effects. **Input Visualizer** Show your keyboard key presses, as well as your mouse button clicks on screen. **Media Slideshow** Create a slideshow of your videos and pictures (accepts OGG, Mp4, and WebM formats) **Video Playlist** Create a playlist of multiple videos with continuous playback and other options to take full control of how your videos are played in your scene. **Whiteboard** Point your audience to where they should look and emphasize important parts of your scene with the Whiteboard source. --- ## Find More Sources Opens up the XSplit Broadcaster Plugin Store so you can explore more 3rd party plugins you can install. --- || Some sources can be added as **Linked Sources**. [Click here](/en/article/linked-sources-1x5ihwp/) to learn more