The latest articles on DEV Community by dOs'gr (@dos_gr). https://dev.to/dos_gr https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3159626%2F1d5aeba7-f393-4394-928f-644e2cf97ec4.png https://dev.to/dos_gr en dOs'gr Tue, 13 May 2025 19:46:56 +0000 https://dev.to/dos_gr/live-streaming-1080p-vp9-via-icecast-no-cdn-just-webm-1g9d https://dev.to/dos_gr/live-streaming-1080p-vp9-via-icecast-no-cdn-just-webm-1g9d <h2> What is this about? </h2> <p>This is a live stream of <strong>1080p / 2K TV broadcast</strong> via <strong>Icecast</strong>, using the open-source <strong>VP9/WebM</strong> video format. It works completely <strong>plugin-free</strong> and <strong>100% browser-native</strong>.</p> <h2> The Tech Behind It </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>Icecast 2.x</strong> for streaming</li> <li><strong>VP9 encoding via FFmpeg</strong></li> <li>Simple <strong>HTML5 </strong> tag for playback (no JavaScript player required)</li> </ul> <p>We’ve been experimenting with this since 2017, and today even low-end machines can stream <strong>WebM</strong> at stunning quality with low bitrate!</p> <h2> Why Icecast + WebM? </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>No royalties</strong> – It’s free and open-source.</li> <li> <strong>Open standard</strong> – No proprietary software.</li> <li> <strong>Low bitrate / high quality</strong> – Great streaming performance.</li> <li> <strong>Browser-native</strong> – Works on all major browsers.</li> </ul> <h2> Who is this for? </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>Indie TV stations</strong> looking for cost-effective solutions.</li> <li> <strong>Radio stations</strong> wanting to show live studio cams.</li> <li> <strong>Small streamers</strong> or anyone on a tight budget who wants to stream video in high quality.</li> <li> <strong>Events, webinars, and product demos</strong>.</li> </ul> <h2> Live Demo </h2> <p>Check out the live stream here:<br><br> <a href="https://rdst.win:59000/dos.webm" rel="noopener noreferrer">Live Stream</a></p> <p>Server status:<br><br> <a href="https://rdst.win:59000" rel="noopener noreferrer">Server Status</a></p> <p>Feel free to ask if you need any setup help or want the configuration details!</p> <h2> Why does this matter? </h2> <p>Streaming in <strong>high quality</strong> without relying on <strong>CDNs</strong> or proprietary solutions is a game-changer for small broadcasters. WebM and VP9 bring fantastic <strong>video quality</strong> while keeping the system requirements low.</p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fvi3jdgvy9x7elupx6d3d.gif" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fvi3jdgvy9x7elupx6d3d.gif" alt="Image description" width="480" height="270"></a></p> streaming vp9 webm icecast