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VOD Encoder
on Akamai’s Connected Cloud
Deliver high-quality on-demand streaming with Bitmovin’s scalable VOD encoder, enabling rapid turnaround times on Akamai’s Connected Cloud
Start your trialSpeak to usBitmovin’s VOD Encoder is a fully managed SaaS solution that uses distributed processing and content-aware encoding to scale quickly and make content available in the highest quality at the lowest bitrates with the fastest turnaround times. With features like Per-Title, Per-Shot, and Multi-Pass encoding, Bitmovin enables Akamai to be more cost-competitive while providing an optimal viewing experience. It supports multiple codecs, including AV1, VP9, HEVC/H.265, and H.264, and can integrate with a range of DRMs to encode and secure content up to 8K UHD with HDR, including Dolby Vision.
VOD Streaming Workflow
Leverage Bitmovin’s VOD Encoder for high-quality encoding, flexible storage, scalable CDN distribution, smooth multi-device playback, and real-time insights with Bitmovin Analytics for a seamless VOD streaming solution.
Use cases of why to use Akamai with Bitmovin
Boost Monetization & New Revenue
- Seamless Ad Experiences with SSAI
- Faster encoding for large libraries boosts TVOD/SVOD revenue
- Multi-codec support for optimized delivery and wider reach
Scalability and Infrastructure Savings
- Save up to 90% on egress, storage and bandwidth
- Automated orchestration handles tasks at scale
- Quick deployments save time and resources
Improved viewer experience
- High-quality content streams smoothly across networks
- DRM and watermarking protect valuable content
- HDR10 and Dolby Vision enhance visual quality
Features and capabilities with Akamai
| Input Formats |
|---|
| MPEG-1 Video |
| MPEG-2 Video |
| MPEG-4 Video |
| H.261 |
| H.262 |
| H.263 |
| H.264/AVC |
| H.265/HEVC |
| VP6 |
| VP8 |
| VP9 |
| DNxHD |
| Theora |
| XDCAM |
| XDCAM HD22 |
| XDCAM IMX |
| DV |
| DVCPRO |
| DVCPROHD |
| ProRes |
| AVCHD |
| AVCIntra |
| Cineform HD |
| Intel Indeo |
| JPEG2000 |
| Input File Formats |
|---|
| MP4 |
| MKV |
| MOV |
| AVI |
| FLV |
| MPEG-2 TS |
| MPEG-2 PS |
| MXF |
| LXF |
| GXF |
| 3GP |
| Webm |
| MPG |
| QuickTime |
| Output File Formats |
|---|
| MPEG-2 TS |
| MP4 |
| fMP4 |
| MOV |
| WebM |
| CMAF |
| MXF (XDCAM HD 422) |
| Input Audio Codecs |
|---|
| AAC |
| MP3 |
| DTS Express |
| FLAC |
| WMA |
| Vorbis |
| PCM |
| WAV |
| Dolby Atmos (DAMF and ADM) |
| Dolby Digital (AC3) |
| Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC3) |
| DRM |
|---|
| Widevine |
| PlayReady |
| Marlin |
| FairPlay DRM with HLS |
| DASH ClearKey encryption |
| SAMPLE-AES, AES-128 encryption (HLS) |
| Multi-DRM |
| Forensic Watermarking |
| Closed Caption and Subtitles |
|---|
| WebVTT |
| CEA-608/708 |
| SRT |
| TTML (EBU-TT, SMPTE-TT, IMSC) |
| SMPTE-TT |
| Burn-in Subtitles |
| HDR |
|---|
| HLG |
| HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision |
| Machine Learning |
|---|
| Super Resolution |
| Filters |
|---|
| Motion Adaptive Deinterlace |
| Denoise |
| Crop/Scale/Rotate |
| Watermarking |
| Audio Mixing |
| Unsharp Masking |
| Text Overlay |
| Streaming Protocols |
|---|
| MPEG-DASH |
| Apple HLS |
| Progressive MP4 |
| Smooth Streaming |
| Output Audio Codecs |
|---|
| AAC-LC |
| HE-AACv1 |
| HE-AACv2 |
| MP2 |
| MP3 |
| DTS Express, DTS:HD, DTS:X |
| Vorbis |
| Opus |
| Dolby Atmos |
| Dolby Digital |
| Dolby Digital Plus |
| Output Video Codecs |
|---|
| MPEG-2 Video (XDCAM HD 422) |
| MPEG-4 Video |
| H.264/AVC |
| H.265/HEVC |
| MV-HEVC |
| VP8 |
| VP9 |
| AV1 |
| VVC |
| Supported Storage |
|---|
| Bitmovin Storage & CDN |
| AWS S3 |
| Google Cloud Storage |
| Azure Blob |
| Generic Object Storage |
| FTP |
| SFTP |
| HTTP/HTTPs |
| Akamai NetStorage |
| Aspera |
| Akamai MSL4 Support |
| Managed Cloud |
|---|
| Amazon Web Services |
| Google Cloud Platform |
| Microsoft Azure |
| Akamai Connected Cloud |
| Oracle Cloud Infrastructure |
| Cloud Connect |
|---|
| Amazon Web Services |
| Google Cloud Platform |
| Microsoft Azure |
| Oracle Cloud Infrastructure |