com.newtek.cmio.DPA.NDI
com.newtek.cmio.DPA.NDI is a macOS LaunchDaemon used by NDI software to support background video output and device integration workflows.
What is com.newtek.cmio.DPA.NDI?
com.newtek.cmio.DPA.NDI is a macOS LaunchDaemon associated with NDI components installed under /Library/CoreMediaIO/Plug-Ins/DAL/NDIVideoOut.plugin. It is part of a background setup used by NDI video tools and plugins that integrate network video workflows with macOS media frameworks. Users typically encounter it after installing NDI Tools or related NDI output components for production, streaming, monitoring, or broadcast environments. This kind of item runs in the background so NDI-related video output features are available when needed, without requiring you to manually launch a helper each time. On systems that use NDI for live video routing, virtual input, monitoring, or plugin-based output, it can be a normal supporting component.
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This item is consistent with NDI background components used for professional video-over-IP workflows on macOS. Because it runs as a LaunchDaemon from /Library/LaunchDaemons, it can start automatically and operate for all users on the Mac. That behavior is normal for media integration components, but you should confirm it was installed by NDI Tools or another NDI-enabled application you recognize. If you do not use NDI video tools, live production software, or network video plugins, check which app installed /Library/CoreMediaIO/Plug-Ins/DAL/NDIVideoOut.plugin before changing it.
Recommendation: Keep this item if you use NDI for streaming, broadcast, conferencing, or video routing on this Mac, since disabling it may stop NDI output or related media integration features from working correctly. If you no longer use NDI software, remove it by uninstalling the related NDI application or toolset rather than deleting the LaunchDaemon file by itself. If this item is unexpected, review recently installed media, capture, or broadcast software first.
File path
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.newtek.cmio.DPA.NDI.plist
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