Everything you need to run AiFramer — from a gaming laptop running the Create workspace to a 10-camera Enterprise workstation.
AiFramer runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11 only. A dedicated NVIDIA GPU is strongly recommended for any live production use — CPU-only mode is available but limited to one channel at reduced frame rates.
FFmpeg is required for streaming but is not bundled with AiFramer. Download the free full build from gyan.dev/ffmpeg/builds/ and add it to your system PATH. AiFramer detects it automatically on launch. The full build includes SRT and libx265 support.
The number of simultaneous channels AiFramer can run is primarily determined by GPU VRAM. Each active channel loads an AI detection model and processes frames continuously — more VRAM means more channels.
| GPU | VRAM | Creator | Studio | Broadcast | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA RTX 4090 | 24GB | 1 ch | 2 ch | 4 ch | 10 ch |
| NVIDIA RTX 4080 / 4080 Super | 16GB | 1 ch | 2 ch | 4 ch | 8 ch |
| NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti / 3080 Ti | 12–16GB | 1 ch | 2 ch | 4 ch | 6–8 ch |
| NVIDIA RTX 4070 / 3080 | 10–12GB | 1 ch | 2 ch | 4 ch | 6 ch |
| NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti / 3070 | 8GB | 1 ch | 2 ch | 4 ch | 4 ch |
| NVIDIA RTX 4060 / 3060 | 8–12GB | 1 ch | 2 ch | 3–4 ch | 4 ch |
| NVIDIA RTX 3050 / GTX 1080 | 6–8GB | 1 ch | 2 ch | 2 ch | 2 ch |
| NVIDIA GTX 1060 / 1070 | 6GB | 1 ch | 1 ch | 1 ch | Not recommended |
| Integrated / no GPU (CPU mode) | — | 1 ch* | Limited | Not recommended | Not supported |
* CPU-only mode runs at reduced frame rate (~15fps detection). Acceptable for Creator tier streaming from a laptop, but not suitable for production use. Enterprise tier with 10 channels requires 16GB+ VRAM — an RTX 4080 or 4090, or two GPUs using AiFramer's multi-GPU mode.
Multi-GPU (Enterprise tier): AiFramer supports running channels across two NVIDIA GPUs simultaneously. An RTX 4090 (24GB) + RTX 4080 (16GB) combination can handle all 10 channels with headroom, automatically distributing channels proportionally by VRAM.
4K source capture (Studio tier and above): AiFramer can accept 4K input from cameras and capture cards. AI detection runs on a downscaled copy for speed, while the full 4K frame is used for cropping — giving a noticeably sharper 1080p 9:16 output. Note: live streaming platforms do not currently support 4K vertical streams, so output is always 1080p. Enable 4K source in channel settings.
AiFramer bundles everything it needs — Python, AI detection models, and audio processing are all included in the installer. The items below are external tools that need to be set up separately before you use the relevant features.
Required for RTMP streaming, SRT input/output, HEVC encoding, and clip export. Free and open-source.
Download the full build (not essentials) from gyan.dev/ffmpeg/builds/ — extract it and add the bin folder to your Windows system PATH.
⚠ vMix users: vMix bundles FFmpeg internally but does not add it to the system PATH. AiFramer cannot use vMix's copy — install a separate full build even if vMix is installed.
Required for GPU-accelerated AI detection. Download the latest Game Ready or Studio driver from nvidia.com/drivers. GTX 1060 or newer required. CPU-only mode is available without CUDA.
Required for NDI input sources (Studio tier and above). Free download from ndi.video/tools. Also installs NDI Video Monitor — useful for verifying NDI output is flowing before connecting to vMix.
Bring remote guests into your stream without any third-party accounts or downloads on their end. The host sends a link, the guest opens it in any browser, clicks Allow Camera & Mic, and they're live — works reliably for guests behind firewalls, mobile carriers, and corporate networks.
Guest audio routes directly into AiFramer's mixer with full Gate, EQ, Compressor, and Limiter processing. Mix minus is handled automatically — guests never hear themselves echoed back. Everything sets up on first launch with no manual steps from you.
Ultra-low latency streaming via WebRTC (WHIP protocol) is built in — no additional install required. All other streaming protocols (RTMP, SRT) are also included.
Supported destinations: Cloudflare Stream, Mux, Twitch (WHIP beta), and any WHIP-compatible endpoint.
For touchscreen control of AiFramer from any device — phone, tablet, laptop, or Stream Deck. Free download from bitfocus.io/companion. No Stream Deck required — Companion includes a built-in web interface you can open on any phone or tablet on your network.
For the Produce workspace and broadcast production mode. AiFramer sends pre-framed 9:16 NDI streams directly into vMix. Not required for direct streaming via the Create workspace.
Answers to the issues people hit most — FFmpeg setup, capture showing a black screen, stream drops, and the AI not following you — now live on their own page.