AV1 Codec - Encoder SDK with SVT for OTT streaming: MainConcept

The MainConcept^® AV1 Encoder SDK brings you improved efficiency, scalability and performance with a design that is estimated by industry experts to be 30% more efficient than other encoding technologies.* Focused on OTT Streaming, AV1 is ideally suited for content delivery to web browsers and mobile devices.

The latest version combines MainConcept’s software encoding technology with the high performance of today’s GPU hardware processing from Intel and NVIDIA. Regardless of whether you target speed or quality, MainConcept EVA (Easy Video API) always enables the right processing for your workflow. Users get a one-stop solution for both AV1 software and hardware encoding from MainConcept.

The SDK seamlessly combines AV1 encoding with our proven MPEG-DASH multiplexing and formatting technology to greatly enhance streaming quality. It supports the common MainConcept API and adds unique features you need, such as pre-configured, ready-to-use libraries, both MPEG-DASH as well as multiplexing and formatting technology and Intel SVT framework integration.

* Industry estimates compared to HEVC

Product Highlights

4:2:0 8-bit (Main) and 10-bit profile support for 8K, 4K, 1080p and 720p
AV1 hardware encoding on dedicated GPUs via NVIDIA NVENC and Intel Quick Sync Video
MPEG-DASH or HLS compliant fMP4 and manifests/playlists
VBR and constant QP encoding