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Transcoding

Universal Content Delivery: High-Quality Transcoding for Every Screen

Scalable, cloud-native transcoding to reach every audience, everywhere.

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Transcoding
Overview
Challenges
Features & Capabilities
Benefits
Why Choose Planetcast for Cloud Playout
Frequently Asked Questions
Upcoming Events
• Overview

Planetcast’s Transcoding

Perfectly optimized content for any device, platform, or network

In today’s multi-screen world, delivering flawless content across every device is essential. Planetcast’s cloud-native transcoding solutions ensure your media is optimized for broadcast, OTT, FAST, and mobile platforms, preserving quality while meeting platform-specific requirements. Integrated into our NEXC unified media operations platform, transcoding becomes part of a fully automated workflow that connects ingest, MAM, and multi-platform distribution. Whether converting live feeds or large VOD libraries, we ensure universal content compatibility, adaptive bitrate streaming, and broadcast-grade quality — ready for any audience, anywhere.

• Challenges

Solving the multi-platform content delivery puzzle

Here are the common challenges we help you overcome

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  • Device fragmentationDelivering content seamlessly across diverse devices and OS environments
  • Quality degradationMaintaining visual and audio fidelity during format conversion.
  • Slow processingInefficient transcoding workflows delaying time-to-market.
  • High compute costsManaging infrastructure for peak workloads
  • Codec & DRM complexityHandling varied encoding, packaging, and protection requirements.
  • Scaling limitationsInability to handle large content volumes during peak demand.
• Features & Capabilities

Broadcast-grade transcoding with built-in scalability

Multi-Codec & Format Support
Multi-Codec & Format Support

SD, HD, UHD, 4K, and all major video/audio codecs.

Adaptive Bitrate (ABR) Streaming
Adaptive Bitrate (ABR) Streaming

Automated ABR ladder creation for smooth playback.

Cloud-Native Architecture
Cloud-Native Architecture

Elastic scalability for high-volume transcoding.

Integrated Quality Control
Integrated Quality Control

Automated and manual checks for compliance and fidelity.

DRM Packaging
DRM Packaging

PlayReady, Widevine, FairPlay integration for secure delivery.

Metadata Pass-Through
Metadata Pass-Through

Preserve essential metadata through processing.

Watermarking & Branding
Watermarking & Branding

Insert logos and watermarks dynamically

High Concurrency
High Concurrency

Process multiple assets in parallel without bottlenecks.

• Benefits

Quality, speed, and reach - without compromise

Universal reach
Universal reach

Get content into workflows in record time.

Superior viewing experience
Superior viewing experience

Maintain high quality across all screens.

Faster distribution
Faster distribution

Accelerate time-to-market.

Reduced costs
Reduced costs

Optimize infrastructure with cloud-native scalability.

Full compliance
Full compliance

Meet codec, format, and DRM requirements.

Secure processing
Secure processing

Protect content at every stage.

• Why Choose Planetcast for Cloud Playout

Cloud-powered transcoding with broadcast DNA

Planetcast’s video transcoding services blend decades of broadcast expertise with scalable cloud infrastructure to deliver content that’s ready for any screen. Our adaptive bitrate streaming, multi-codec support, and integrated DRM packaging ensure smooth, secure, and high-quality delivery, every time.

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• Frequently Asked Questions

Your top questions, answered

How does Planetcast ensure high video quality after transcoding for different platforms?

We use advanced algorithms and ABR streaming, plus integrated QC, to ensure top-tier quality across devices.

What is the benefit of cloud-native transcoding compared to on-premise solutions?

Cloud-native architecture scales instantly for peak workloads, reduces costs, and ensures continuity.

Does your transcoding solution support content protection like DRM?

Yes - we integrate with PlayReady, Widevine, and FairPlay for secure content delivery.

How quickly can content be transcoded for distribution?

Our elastic architecture processes large volumes rapidly, enabling faster time-to-market.

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September 12-15, 2025 | Rai Amsterdam

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