Recommended Format for VOD Ingest
  • 14 Mar 2024
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While we take video in all formats, we suggest videos be sent in the mp4 format at 1080p or above for HD streaming.

HLS  Recommended Specifications
Video Resolution
Video Codec
RCM Quality Level
Max Bitrate Video
Frame RateAudio CodecBitrate Audio

426 × 240p

Mpeg-4 AVC (H.264)
QVBR (Auto)
447 kbps30AAC-LC 2.0 Stereo 48 Khz
96 kbit/sec

640 × 360р
Mpeg-4 AVC (H.264)
QVBR (Auto)
768 kbps
30AAC-LC 2.0 Stereo 48 Khz 96 kbit/sec

854 × 480р
Mpeg-4 AVC (H.264)
QVBR (Auto)
1146 kbps30AAC-LC 2.0 Stereo 48 Khz
112 kbit/sec 

1280 × 720р
Mpeg-4 AVC (H.264)
QVBR (Auto)
4500 kbpsSame as source
AAC-LC 2.0 Stereo 48 Khz
128 kbit/sec

1920 × 1080р
Mpeg-4 AVC (H.264)
QVBR (Auto)
6000 kbpsSame as source
AAC-LC 2.0 Stereo 48 Khz
128 kbit/sec








MP4 Recommended SpecificationsVideo Resolution
Video Codec
RCM Quality Level
Max Bitrate Video
Frame Rate
Audio Codec
Bitrate Audio

426 × 240рMpeg-4 AVC (H.264)
QVBR (Auto)
447 kbps30AAC-LC 2.0 Stereo 48 Khz
96 kbit/sec 

854 × 480рMpeg-4 AVC (H.264)
QVBR (Auto)
2.2 Mbps30AAC-LC 2.0 Stereo 48 Khz 112 kbit/sec

1280 × 720р
Mpeg-4 AVC (H.264)
QVBR (Auto)
4.1 Mbps
Same as sourceAAC-LC 2.0 Stereo 48 Khz
128 kbit/sec

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