How to Add a Video Encoding Profile

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How to Add a Video Encoding Profile

You can add multiple video encoding profiles. Select from multiple output formats (like MPEG-DASH, HLS), select from multiple output resolution formats, and/or enable the DRM option.

To add a video encoding profile, click on "Encoding” in the CMS.
Click on "Add Profile" in the top right corner.
Type a profile name (e.g., 4k movies, SD Movies, etc.).
Select the “Source Type” for the video.
Select "Skip Encoding" if you want to skip the encoding process.
Select DRM (Digital Rights Management). The video will be encoded with DRM. To know more about DRM features, click here.
Select the *“Output Formats” (i.e., MPEG DASH, HLS)
Select the #“Output Resolution” (i.e., 3840x2160(4K), 1920x1080(1080p), etc.). You can select multiple resolutions. The video will be encoded and stored in the resolution you will select. To know more about encoding resolutions, click here.
Click on “Save”. You can create multiple encoding profiles. You can select the encoding profile while mapping a video file to content while adding video content.
Once the encoding profile is created, you can make it a default profile by clicking on the "Star Icon".
You can edit the profile by clicking on the "Edit Icon" on the right-hand side of the profile.
You can delete the profile by clicking on the "Trashcan Icon" on the right-hand side of the profile.

*Note:HLS

HLS has wide playback support, and it can be easily played in a browser without any additional software. It is the only format supported by the Safari browser, the default web browser on Apple devices.

MPEG Dash

MPEG-DASH relies on the Player software for playback support. iPhones, MacBooks, and other Apple products cannot play video delivered over MPEG-DASH as it is not supported on the Safari browser.

#If you select only high output resolutions (i.e., 3840x2160, 2560x1440(QHD), etc.) then your end-users may experience buffering while playing videos with low internet connection speed.