• Save bandwidth and improve quality by ensuring that you are delivering the most efficient codec for every platform
  • Compared to AVC, codecs such as AV1, VP9 or HEVC can deliver the same quality with lower bitrates
  • This enables up to 50% bandwidth saving by matching the codec to the browser dynamically
  • Multi-codec streaming ensures that the best quality possible is delivered for each user
Performance
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** assuming 1.000.000 Views and 0.04 USD Distribution Cost per GB

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Bitrate
AV1
Capabilities
  • AV1 is fully integrated into Bitmovin VOD workflows
  • Smart presets (speed, standard, quality)
  • Fast & Hybrid 3-pass
  • Per-Title
Benefits
  • AV1 is completely royalty free and open-source
  • Up to 40% more efficient than VP9/HEVC
  • UHD renditions at traditional SD bitrates (700kbit/s)
  • Similar realtime factor as VP9/HEVC due to highly scalable architecture
When to use
  • If you are mainly targeting browsers and Android and DRM is a low priority
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UHD ladder generated using Per-Title + AV1
HEVC
Capabilities
  • Full HDR support (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG)
  • Presets (speed, standard, quality)
  • 3-pass
  • Per-Title
Benefits
  • Up to 40% more efficient than AVC
  • HD renditions at traditional SD bitrates (700kbit/s)
When to use
  • For a cinematic livingroom experience utilizing HDR and 4k
  • If you mainly cover apple devices it can be used to save delivery costs
VP9
Capabilities
  • 10-bit for enhanced color range
  • Presets (speed, standard, quality)
  • 3-pass
  • Per-Title
Benefits
  • Up to 40% more efficient than AVC
  • HD renditions at traditional SD bitrates (700kbit/s)
When to use
  • If your viewers are mainly using Android and have low bandwidth