TXIPTV for macOS
A cross-platform IPTV player for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Load M3U/M3U8 playlists, sign in to Xtream Codes providers or Stalker portals, and watch live TV, movies and series with a full program guide. Builds are signed and notarized, so they open like any other Mac app.
Version 1.0.0 · All downloads
Not sure which build? Open the Apple menu › About This Mac. "Chip: Apple M…" means Apple Silicon, "Processor: Intel…" means Intel.
- macOS 12 Monterey+
- Apple Silicon & Intel
- Signed & notarized
- Fast setup
Drag, drop, done
A standard disk image, or one Homebrew command. Either way you get the same signed and notarized app.
Install on macOS
- 1
Download the .dmg for your Mac (Apple Silicon or Intel) with the buttons above, or run the Homebrew command on the right.
- 2
Open the .dmg and drag TXIPTV into the Applications folder.
- 3
Launch TXIPTV from Applications or Spotlight. Current builds are signed and notarized by Apple, so no "unidentified developer" workaround is needed.
- 4
Add your first source: an M3U/M3U8 file or URL, an Xtream Codes login, or a Stalker portal.
brew install --cask txiptvSigned and notarized
Every macOS build is code-signed and notarized by Apple, so Gatekeeper opens it without a warning. If macOS ever reports that the app is damaged, the download was incomplete or did not come from this site — remove it and download again.
What you get on your Mac
The complete desktop feature set. Everything below works in the macOS build without add-ons.
M3U, Xtream Codes and Stalker
Import M3U/M3U8 playlists from a file or URL, or sign in to Xtream Codes and Stalker/Ministra portals. Live TV, movies and series land in one library with favorites, history and search.
Program guide (EPG)
Attach an XMLTV guide to see what is on now and next, browse the multi-channel timeline under the player, and jump into catch-up where your provider offers it.
Picture-in-picture
Keep a channel floating above other apps with the picture-in-picture button of the built-in players while you work in another window.
MPV and VLC integration
Hand streams that the built-in players cannot decode to MPV or VLC installed on your Mac. Playback positions and the remote control stay inside TXIPTV.
Embedded MPV engine (experimental)
An optional engine that renders mpv inside the TXIPTV window, with a native path for Apple Silicon. Opt in under Settings › Playback.
Offline downloads
Save movies and episodes from Xtream and Stalker sources to disk. The download manager resumes interrupted transfers and keeps a local library.
Movie and series metadata
Optional TMDB enrichment adds posters, plots, cast, ratings and trailers to movie and series details. Off by default, one switch in Settings.
Remote control from your phone
Open the built-in remote-control web app on your phone to switch channels, adjust volume and control playback from the couch.
Signed, notarized, self-updating
Releases are code-signed and notarized by Apple, and TXIPTV tells you when a new version is available. Homebrew users can upgrade with brew.
What you need
- Operating system
- macOS 12 Monterey or later
- Chips
- Native builds for Apple Silicon (M1 to M4) and for Intel Macs. No Rosetta required.
- Download size
- About 150 MB disk image
- Package manager
- Homebrew cask "txiptv" installs the same signed build.
- Account
- None. TXIPTV never asks you to register.
- Content
- Bring your own playlist or provider login. TXIPTV ships without channels.
Questions about TXIPTV on macOS
Apple Silicon or Intel: which download do I need?+
Open the Apple menu and choose "About This Mac". If it lists a chip such as Apple M1, M2, M3 or M4, take the Apple Silicon build. If it lists an Intel processor, take the Intel build. The Apple Silicon build runs natively and does not need Rosetta.
Is TXIPTV on the Mac App Store?+
No. Download the disk image from GitHub releases or install it with Homebrew using "brew install --cask txiptv". Both deliver the same signed and notarized build.
macOS says the app is damaged and cannot be opened. What now?+
That message came from older, unsigned builds. Releases since v0.20 (April 2026) are code-signed and notarized by Apple and open normally. Update to the current version. If you must keep an older build, remove the quarantine flag as described in the linked blog post.
Does TXIPTV come with channels or playlists?+
No. TXIPTV is a player. You add your own M3U/M3U8 playlist, Xtream Codes login or Stalker portal from your provider. Any website selling "TXIPTV subscriptions" or channel packages is unrelated to this project.
Which macOS versions are supported?+
macOS 12 Monterey and later, on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Older macOS versions cannot run the current runtime and receive no new builds.
Can I use MPV or VLC on the Mac?+
Yes. Install MPV (for example with "brew install mpv") or VLC, choose it under Settings › Playback, and TXIPTV launches it for every stream while keeping track of what you watched. The experimental embedded MPV engine additionally plays inside the TXIPTV window.
How do I update TXIPTV on a Mac?+
TXIPTV checks for new releases when it starts and shows a notification with an install button. Homebrew users can run "brew upgrade --cask txiptv" instead.
Guides and background
Official downloads only
TXIPTV is a player, not a TV service. It is distributed exclusively through this website and the package managers listed on this page. Websites that sell "TXIPTV subscriptions", channel packages or "activated" copies are not affiliated with us.