XSplit is a proprietary live streaming and video-mixing application developed and maintained by SplitmediaLabs. It is mostly used for capturing gameplay for live streaming or video recording purposes. A Steam version was published by Devolver Digital on August 24 2016 and discontinued on Steam January 17 2018.
There are two products published by SplitmediaLabs: XSplit Broadcaster and VCam.ai (Formerly XSplit VCam).
XSplit Broadcaster acts as a video mixer, where it is able to switch between various media configurations (also known as “scenes”) while dynamically mixing it with other sources such as video cameras, screen regions, game capture, and flash sources. These sources are used to create a broadcast production for both live and on-demand distribution on the web.
VCam.ai is used by streamers and professionals to remove and replace their webcam background.
What is XSplit Broadcaster?
XSplit Broadcaster by XSplit is proprietary Windows software in the live streaming category. It ranks 19th by popularity among live streaming in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 516.5 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.6.2609.2802, released on October 5, 2026. The version history goes back to July 6, 2025: 19 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.2 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 13,144 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 6 of our languages. On Windows it registers 4 file types, including .bpres, .bpzip, .bscn and .bchnls. Similar programs include Streamlabs Desktop, Sunshine and Streamlink.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- Large download (516.5 MB)
In short: XSplit Broadcaster is a live streaming tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is XSplit Broadcaster safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.xsplit.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B57C69B46164E00DD6FC37DB9B308328F9B8F24F47101B1424814015AE12AFD2· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 19 versions ›19 versions over 5 years · about 4.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6.2609.2802Latest | October 5, 2026 | 516.5 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 4.6.2605.2111 | June 24, 2026 | 506.8 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 4.6.2605.2109 | July 8, 2026 | 431.8 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 4.5.2603.0506 | March 19, 2026 | 457.3 MB | 64-bit EXE64-bit MSI |
| 4.5.2601.2702 | January 28, 2026 | 382.0 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 4.5.2601.1401 | January 21, 2026 | 382.8 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 4.5.2512.0304 | December 10, 2025 | 382.8 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 4.5.2508.1805 | August 28, 2025 | 377.0 MB | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SplitmediaLabs.XSplitBroadcaster -echoco install xsplit-broadcaster -ymsiexec /i XSplit_Broadcaster_4.6.2609.2802.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {3B3482EC-E8D5-4A93-8846-D657EB9F7CAE} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- XSplit
- Category
- Live streaming
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 4.6.2609.2802
- Released
- October 5, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 6, 2025
- Versions listed
- 19
- Updates / year
- 4.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 13,144
- Website
- xsplit.com
- winget ID
- SplitmediaLabs.XSplitBroadcaster
- Chocolatey package
- xsplit-broadcaster
- MSI product code
- {3B3482EC-E8D5-4A93-8846-D657EB9F7CAE}
File types it opens (4)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is XSplit Broadcaster free?
XSplit Broadcaster is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is XSplit Broadcaster safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.xsplit.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install XSplit Broadcaster with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can XSplit Broadcaster be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does XSplit Broadcaster run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of XSplit Broadcaster?
The versions page lists all 19 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 6, 2025.
What are alternatives to XSplit Broadcaster?
Streamlabs Desktop, Sunshine, Streamlink, DistroAV and GPAC. The alternatives page compares them.
