DLNA Server for macOS

Turn your Mac into a full DLNA/UPnP media server.
Stream your movie library to any TV, console or media player on your network — with AI-powered metadata, posters and live TV.

⬇ Latest release Website GitHub

Download

apple Full version
Download the latest DMG — free trial, lifetime license €19.90
Website
www.dlnaserver.com — guides, support and purchase
appstore Lite
A sandboxed Lite edition is on its way to the Mac App Store

What it is

DLNA Server turns your Mac's movie folder into a real media server: your films and shows appear on the TV with poster, synopsis and subtitles — nothing to install on the TV. Everything runs locally; your library never leaves your Mac.

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Features

DLNA/UPnP server — SSDP discovery, ContentDirectory browsing, HTTP range streaming. Works with Samsung/LG/Sony TVs, VLC, Kodi, game consoles…
AI-powered library — automatic filename cleanup, movie identification, posters, ratings, trailers and metadata in your language (ES/EN/FR/IT/DE/PT + remotely managed languages).
Live TV & IPTV — M3U lists and Xtream/Stalker portals, EPG, channel logos and recording — fully independent from your DLNA library.
Built-in downloads — torrent engine (TorrServer) and a native eD2k/eMule client.
Subtitles & artwork — external .srt, embedded tracks and DLNA artwork endpoints for every renderer.
Menu-bar app — lives in the tray; keeps serving with the window closed.
Local web player — watch from any browser, with resume position.
Privacy-first — your library never leaves your Mac; optional, anonymous usage stats only.

How to use it

  1. 1Download the DMG, drag DLNA Server to Applications and open it.
  2. 2Pick the folders with your movies, shows and music.
  3. 3The icon appears in the menu bar — the server is already visible on your network.
  4. 4On the TV (or VLC/Kodi/console) look for "DLNA Server" under sources and browse your library.
  5. 5Optional: add an M3U list in Settings for live TV with an EPG guide.

Editions & pricing

LitePro
PriceFree€19.90 · one-time purchase
DLNA server✓✓
AI libraryLimitedFull
IPTV + EPG + recording—✓
DistributionMac App Store (coming soon)DMG on this page

Requirements

macOS 13 (Ventura) or later · Apple Silicon & Intel (universal binary) · Signed & notarized by Apple.

What's in this repository

FAQ

Does it work with my TV?

If your TV supports DLNA/UPnP (Samsung, LG, Sony — most sets since 2010) or you use VLC/Kodi/Fire TV, yes. Nothing to install on the TV.

Are my movies uploaded anywhere?

No. All processing and streaming happens on your local network. The AI queries public metadata databases, but your files never leave the Mac.

Is the license a subscription?

No. Pro is a €19.90 one-time purchase with updates included.

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