What is AWS Elemental MediaConvert?
AWS Elemental MediaConvert is a serverless video transcoding service for file-based content. The service converts video files into various formats and resolutions for streaming platforms, broadcast, and archives. MediaConvert processes jobs without infrastructure management.
Core Features
- Multi-Format Output: HLS, DASH, CMAF, MP4, MXF in one job
- Quality-Defined Variable Bitrate (QVBR): Optimal quality at lowest bitrate
- HDR Support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
- Audio Processing: Dolby Audio, Audio Description, Loudness Normalization
- Automation: API and event-based processing with S3 and Lambda
Typical Use Cases
VOD Platforms: Convert master files into ABR ladders (Adaptive Bitrate) for Netflix-like streaming platforms. Automatic processing on S3 upload.
Content Archives: Convert legacy formats (MPEG-2, ProRes) into modern codecs (HEVC, AV1) for long-term archiving at reduced storage costs.
Social Media Distribution: Create optimized versions for different platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok) from one master file.
Benefits
- Serverless without infrastructure management
- Broadcast quality with professional codecs
- Automatically scales with workload
- Deep S3 integration for automated workflows
Integration with innFactory
As an AWS Reseller, innFactory supports you with AWS Elemental MediaConvert: workflow design, job template creation, quality optimization, and integration into content management systems.
Typical Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AWS Elemental MediaConvert?
MediaConvert is a serverless video transcoding service. It converts video files into various formats for streaming and broadcast. Inputs from S3 and outputs in HLS, DASH, CMAF, and traditional formats are supported.
How does MediaConvert differ from MediaLive?
MediaConvert is for file-based transcoding (VOD). MediaLive is for live streaming with real-time processing. For VOD content, use MediaConvert; for live events, use MediaLive.
What codecs are supported?
Input: ProRes, XDCAM, XAVC, H.264, HEVC, MPEG-2, and many more. Output: H.264, HEVC, VP8, VP9, AV1 with various profiles and quality levels.
How much does MediaConvert cost?
On-demand: From $0.0075 per minute SD, $0.015 HD, $0.030 UHD. Reserved pricing offers up to 75% discount with prepayment. Additional features like HDR or Dolby Audio cost extra.