VOD ENCODING
Multi-Codec Support for Video
Give your viewers flawless, high-quality streaming on any device while cutting storage and bandwidth costs with Bitmovin’s multi-codec technology.
Why the right codecs matter for simple and advanced workflows
Utilizing multiple codecs in video streaming is crucial for both simple and advanced workflows because it maximizes compatibility, quality, and efficiency. Different devices and browsers support different codecs, and using a variety ensures that videos play smoothly across all platforms. Simpler codecs like H.264 remain important due to their wide compatibility and lower processing power requirements, making them ideal for older devices and less powerful hardware. In contrast, advanced codecs like HEVC (H.265), VP9, and AV1 provide superior video quality at lower bitrates, which is essential for delivering clear, high-definition content without requiring excessive bandwidth.
Unmatched Multi-Codec Support from Bitmovin
What sets Bitmovin apart is its dynamic adaptation to various codecs like H.264, HEVC, VP9, AV1, VVC, MV-HEVC, offering unmatched flexibility and compatibility that enables you to future-proof your workflows and reduce costs while delivering the best viewing experience for your audience. Bitmovin supports a wide range of codecs, ensuring your workflow performs seamlessly on any device and platform, while delivering the highest quality video and optimizing bandwidth and storage efficiency.
See how different codecs work
within your browser multi-codec demo
Supported codecs
Video codecs Bitmovin’s VOD Encoder supports
| Video codec | Supported |
|---|---|
| H.262/MPEG-2 Video (XDCAM HD 422) |  |
| H.264/AVC | |
| H.265/HEVC (SDR and HDR) | |
| VP8 | |
| VP9 | |
| AV1 | |
| MJPEG | |
| VVC | |
| MV-HEVC (Multi-view) | |
See our entire list of codec support on our technical documents
Use cases
How Bitmovin enables different workflows
with multiple codecs
Sports content
The Bitmovin VOD Encoder’s support for H.264/AVC and H.265/HEVC is particularly beneficial for sports content, providing the necessary balance of speed and high-quality compression. This ensures that on-demand sports videos are delivered in crisp, high-definition formats, optimized for both streaming performance and storage efficiency.
Cinematic content
For cinematic workflows, content protection is a requirement along with HEVC and its superior compression and quality handling. Bitmovin’s support for this codec ensures up to 4K resolution with HDR and Dolby Vision, while allowing secure playback.
User-Generated Content
With the Bitmovin VOD Encoder’s support for AV1, user-generated content can leverage this codec’s fast turnaround time and superior compression capabilities, helping social platforms maintain high quality while significantly reducing costs.
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Fast and easy integration
Developer resources to get started quickly, APIs and documentation to integrate easily.
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<script type="text/javascript" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/bitmovin-player@8/bitmovinplayer.js"></script>
<div class="player-wrapper">
<div id="player"></div>
</div>
<script type="text/javascript">
var conf = {
key: '<your_player_key_from_bitmovin-dashboard>'
};
var source = {
title: 'Art of Motion',
dash: 'https://bitmovin-a.akamaihd.net/content/MI201109210084_1/mpds/f08e80da-bf1d-4e3d-8899-f0f6155f6efa.mpd'
};
var player = new bitmovin.player.Player(document.getElementById('player'), conf);
player.load(source);
</script>Purchase options
We offer a number of flexible ways to try our products, directly from Bitmovin or from
one of the following marketplaces:
Partnerships
The right partners
for every workflow
The Bitmovin VOD Encoder is integrated with trusted industry partners, providing seamless integration for Digital Rights Management (DRM) and Forensic Watermarking to Server-Side Ad Insertion and CDNs.
With this collaborative approach, Bitmovin empowers development teams to get to market faster, helping keep their content secure, maximizing ROI and streaming worldwide.
Case study
BILD
Transforming global news delivery with lightning-fast encoding, streaming, and top-notch quality
Case study
Globo
Delivering top-quality content without compromising bandwidth with Bitmovin’s 3-pass encoding
Case study
Easel TV
Leveraging Bitmovin, Easel TV reduced latency by 94% and sped up content delivery by 93%
Case study
NRL
Enhancing the National Rugby Leagues video workflow to boost efficiency and resolve issues
