Propresenter: Setup

Hardware Requirements

Software Installation

Setting up ProPresenter

| Issue | Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Output is just my Desktop | OS Mirroring is on. | Change OS Display settings to "Extend Desktop." | | Videos are choppy/laggy | Codec or Hardware issue. | Ensure your video files are ProRes or H.264. Check that "Prefer GPU rendering" is enabled in ProPresenter Video preferences. | | Can't see the Output screen | Output not enabled. | Go to Preferences > Screens and ensure the screen is checked "Enabled." | | Audio works but no video | Screen Arrangement. | In Preferences > Screens, rearrange the boxes so the Output is physically positioned where your monitor actually is. | propresenter setup

The Stage Display is why professionals prefer ProPresenter over PowerPoint. It shows current lyrics, next lyrics, timer, and even chord charts. Hardware Requirements

Renewed Vision originally built ProPresenter for macOS. While the Windows version has caught up significantly in recent years, Mac remains the recommended platform for stability, Core Audio reliability, and seamless multi-display handling. Software Installation

Once your hardware is connected and the OS is set to "Extend," launch ProPresenter.