No dedicated JPEG XS hardware is required to use joinXS. The applications are software-based and run on compatible standard Windows and macOS systems.

The hardware you need depends on your specific workflow and the characteristics of the JPEG XS stream or MXF file, particularly resolution, frame rate, and data rate. joinXS itself does not impose a fixed resolution limit.

For typical 2K workflows, we recommend the following as a general guideline:

Windows

• Intel Core i5 12th generation or newer, or equivalent AMD CPU
• 8 GB RAM
• Windows 11 or later
• 1 Gbit network connection for joinXS Recorder

macOS

• Apple M2 or newer
• 8 GB RAM
• macOS 15 or later
• 1 Gbit network connection for joinXS Recorder

Higher resolutions and more demanding workflows may require more powerful hardware and higher network bandwidth.

As actual performance depends on your individual setup and content, we recommend testing joinXS in demo mode with your own system and typical JPEG XS content.