Transcoding Page

Supported Codecs and Containers

Input Containers: MXF, MPEG2-TS and MP4
Output Containers: MPEG2-TS, MP4, Apple HLS, Microsoft Smooth Streaming
Input Codecs (Video): MPEG2, ProRes, XDCAM, H.264, HEVC
Output Codecs (Video): MPEG2, H.264 and HEVC
Input Codecs (Audio): AC3, MPEG2, AAC
Output Codecs (Audio): Passthrough, AAC-LC,AAC 5.1, AC3 stereo and 5.1

The Transcoding page is where all of the magic happens. Users can drag and drop files, while power users can link up cloud data storage from (aws, google and oracle clouds), use curl and or api calls to batch their high volume jobs.

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Please Note: This page is a dynamic form which changes based on what has been selected, your page may look different.

To get started click on Transcoding in the left hand column.

Select the Output Format of the file you want to create.

MP4

MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) is a digital container format that stores and plays back video and audio content. It's one of the most widely used formats for streaming and playing back videos
online.

MP4 files typically contain both video and audio streams, which are compressed using various algorithms.
The format supports multiple tracks (e.g., video, audio, subtitles), making it a versatile container for storing and sharing multimedia content.
MP4 is widely supported by most devices and platforms, including web browsers, mobile apps, and media players.

TS

Transport Stream file, is a type of digital container format used to store and stream video and audio content. It's a packetized elementary stream (PES) that carries multiple streams of data, including video, audio, and metadata.

TS files are commonly used in broadcast applications, such as TV streaming or cable transmission.
They're designed for efficient transmission over networks, using packets with error correction to minimize errors during playback.
TS files typically contain a combination of MPEG-2 encoded video and audio streams, along with other data like timestamps and synchronization information.

MP4+DASH

MP4-DASH (MPEG-4 Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP) is a digital container format that combines the benefits of MPEG-4 (video and audio encoding) with the adaptive streaming capabilities of DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP).

MP4-DASH uses the same basic structure as regular MP4 files, but with additional metadata and formatting to enable adaptive streaming.
It allows for dynamic adaptation of video quality, bit rate, and resolution in real-time, based on factors like network conditions, user device, and available bandwidth.
This results in a more efficient and seamless viewing experience, as the stream adjusts its quality to accommodate changing network conditions.

MP4+HLS

MP4+HLS (MPEG-4 + HTTP Live Streaming) is a combination of two popular digital container formats: MPEG-4 for video and audio encoding, and HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) for adaptive streaming over HTTP.

MP4 files are used to store the encoded video and audio content, while HLS is used for segmenting and packaging the content for adaptive streaming.
HLS enables the creation of a playlist (also known as a manifest) that contains information about each segment of the stream, allowing devices to dynamically request and play back segments based on network conditions.
MP4+HLS files are often used in live streaming applications where real-time adaptation to changing network conditions is crucial for maintaining a seamless viewing experience.

MP4+DASH+HLS

MP4+DASH+HLS (MPEG-4 + Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP + HTTP Live Streaming) is a combination of three popular digital container formats: MPEG-4 for video and audio encoding, DASH for adaptive streaming over HTTP, and HLS for efficient packaging and segmentation. This format allows for the creation of highly adaptable and efficient streaming experiences.

MPEG-4: for video and audio encoding
DASH: for adaptive streaming over HTTP, allowing real-time adaptation to changing network conditions
HLS: for efficient packaging and segmentation, enabling dynamic playlist creation and smooth playback

Separate Audio

This is set to No by default, but if you have a separate audio track you can add it by selecting Yes.

Input Location

Where is the video file that you want to convert? Options: cloud: aws, oracle, google; http(s), ftp, or file-upload. Each option selected will change this section of the form.

File-Upload

The most common is file-upload. When you click