Using Skype NDI with XSplit Broadcaster

Microsoft ends consumer Skype on May 2025 . For remote guests, follow this guide to use VDO.Ninja.

As of version 8.25, Microsoft Skype can now output video and audio via Newtek’s NDI. Here is a guide on how to send that NDI output onto XSplit Broadcaster.

You'll need the latest version of Skype to send NDI streams to XSplit Broadcaster. You can download it here.

Enabling NDI Output in Skype

On Skype, click the … icon and then select Settings.

Clicking the ellipsis icon on the Skype window beside your username shows a context menu where Settings can be selected.

Go to Calling and select Advanced.

Advanced settings are shown under the Calling tab in Skype's Settings.

Enable the Allow NDI usage option.

Allow NDI usage can be toggled on and off under the Advanced Calling settings.

Adding Skype NDI sources in XSplit Broadcaster

XSplit Broadcaster with a single Skype NDI source shown.

Start a video call on Skype.

The camera icon in Skype starts a video call.

On XSplit Broadcaster, go to Add Source > Video/Network Stream > NewTek NDI Stream and select the NDI source name.

Add Source > Video/Network Stream > Newtek NDI with the NDI stream highlighted

If it’s a group call, each recipient will have their own NDI source name.

Updated on: 08/08/2025

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