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What is api.video?
api.video provides an all-in-one developer platform for handling video content through a single API. The platform allows users to upload videos in any format, which are then encoded to work on any screen. It offers hosting, management, and delivery capabilities with a customizable video player and analytics to track engagement.
Built-in AI features include video transcription and summarization, available through API calls. The infrastructure supports heavy loads with real-time scaling, delivering videos globally through a robust CDN with 140+ points of presence. The platform emphasizes speed, with fast video encoding and low-latency live streaming options.
Features
- Video Encoding: Free encoding for unlimited minutes with support from 240p to 4K resolution
- AI Features: Built-in AI transcription and summarization for videos in multiple languages
- Live Streaming: Concurrent live streams with low-latency, DVR functionality, and simulcasting
- Video Delivery: Global delivery through 140+ points of presence with adaptive delivery for all devices
- Customizable Player: Built-in HTML5 player that can be branded and styled to fit needs
Use Cases
- Online learning platforms for corporate training
- Social and entertainment apps for short-form video content
- E-commerce sites to promote products using video
- Communication tools for user-generated video recording and sharing
- Generative AI applications to manage AI-generated videos
FAQs
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Do you have a free plan?
Yes, there is a sandbox environment with unlimited tests, but videos are limited to 30 seconds, watermarked, and deleted after 24 hours. Upgrade to a paid model for production use. -
How is usage measured?
Usage is measured by hosting minutes (duration of content stored monthly) and delivery minutes (duration of video viewed by viewers). -
What do you mean encoding is free?
Encoding videos into multiple qualities is provided at no cost, as the platform optimizes its dedicated infrastructure to offer this service. -
Will I pay for every quality/bitrate that is delivered?
No, you only pay for the minutes delivered, regardless of the quality or codec. -
Do you support Enterprise type agreements?
Yes, enterprise agreements are available with options for quotes, master service agreements, SLAs, and custom payment terms.
