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Vmix Universal Title Controller Free

Main Window:

Preset Manager:

| Feature | Free | Pro ($19 one-time) | |--------|------|--------------------| | Text field update | ✅ | ✅ | | Preset saving | 3 presets | Unlimited | | Image field update | ✅ | ✅ | | Batch update | ❌ | ✅ | | Macro builder | ❌ | ✅ | | Companion module export | ❌ | ✅ | | Auto-detect fields | ❌ | ✅ | | Scoreboard templates | 1 template | 10+ |

The vMix Universal Title Controller (often abbreviated as UTC) is a third-party HTML/JavaScript-based controller. Unlike vMix’s native "Title Editor" (which requires direct clicking inside the vMix interface), the UTC acts as a bridge. vmix universal title controller free

It connects to vMix via the built-in HTTP API (Application Programming Interface). Once connected, it scans your vMix production for titles and presents you with a clean, customizable web form. You fill out the form, hit "Update," and your lower third changes instantly.

Because it runs inside a web browser, it works on:

  • Create UDP listener on port 5000 mapped to action A; parse incoming JSON payload.
  • From external device, send UDP packet: "name":"Alex Smith","role":"Host" to UTC:5000.
  • Lower-third displays automatically.

    • Communication Protocol: vMix HTTP API (no authentication needed if vMix’s Web Controller is enabled).
    Commands used: Main Window:

    Frontend Options (Free-oriented):

    Backend (if needed):

  • Allow user to select a title input to control.

    • One of the most brilliant uses of this free tool is allowing a remote guest (joining via Zoom, Skype, or vMix Call) to control their own name tag. Preset Manager:

    How to set this up for free:

    Suddenly, your remote guest has agency. They fix their own typos. They update their own title when their segment changes. All without you touching a single button. And it costs zero dollars.