Ever wondered how the same video can play smoothly on a high-end desktop and a slow mobile connection? That’s where transcoding comes in.
Transcoding is converting a video from one format, resolution, or bitrate into others, so it fits varying devices and network speeds. It includes:
Transrating: changing the bitrate (e.g. from 16 Mbps → 5 Mbps → 1.5 Mbps)
Transsizing: changing the resolution (e.g. from 1080p → 720p → 480p)
These renditions power adaptive streaming, so viewers get the best possible quality without buffering.
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Without transcoding, many users would suffer from buffering, or wouldn’t even be able to view the stream on their devices.
👉 In short: if you want your stream to reach everyone, transcoding is essential.
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