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About server
CasparCG Server is a professional broadcast software designed for playing out and recording graphics, audio, and video to multiple outputs. It has been used in 24/7 broadcast production environments since 2006.
The software runs on both Windows and Linux operating systems. It requires a GPU with OpenGL 4.5 support, with Nvidia GPUs recommended for optimal performance. Ready-to-use downloads are available from the official website.
Key features
- Plays out professional graphics, audio and video to multiple outputs
- Supports both Windows and Linux operating systems
- Requires GPU with OpenGL 4.5 support
- Includes Flash template support (Windows only)
- Configurable through editable configuration file
- Can be controlled via client software
- Supports recording functionality
Download v2.5.0-stable
Dec 10, 2025WindowsWindows
Frequently asked questions
- Is server free?
- Yes. server is free and open-source software, distributed under the GPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does server support?
- server provides downloads for Windows, Linux.
- What is the latest version of server?
- The latest version is v2.5.0-stable, released on Dec 10, 2025.
- What operating systems does CasparCG Server support?
- CasparCG Server works on both Windows and Linux. Windows 11 is recommended, with Windows 10 supported as best effort. On Linux, Ubuntu 24.04 is recommended.
- How do I install CasparCG Server?
- Download a release from casparcg.com/downloads, configure the casparcg.config file, then start the server using the provided batch file on Windows or run.sh on Linux. Optional Flash template support requires additional installation steps on Windows.
- What license does CasparCG Server use?
- CasparCG Server is distributed under the GNU General Public License GPLv3 or higher. It uses several third-party libraries with various licenses including FFmpeg (GPLv2), Threading Building Blocks (GPLv2), and others.
- What hardware requirements does CasparCG Server have?
- A GPU capable of OpenGL 4.5 is required, with Nvidia GPUs recommended. Intel and AMD CPUs are known to work. PCIE bandwidth between GPU/CPU and Decklink/CPU is important, with chipset lanes to be avoided when possible.
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