Transcoding SDK

MainConcept^® Transcoding Software Development Kit (SDK) is an all-in-one production tool that gives developers the ability to manage multiple codecs and encoding parameters in one place. It supports the latest encoders and decoders from MainConcept, including HEVC/H.265, AVC/H.264, Apple ProRes, DVCPRO, and MPEG-2. The latest version enables decoding, encoding and transcoding of officially approved Dolby Digital AC-3 and E-AC-3 audio, including Dolby Evolution Framework and metadata processing support.

The MainConcept API replaces the need to set conversion parameters manually by allowing you to configure the encoders with predefined profiles, letting the transcoding engine take care of the rest. The transcoder generates compliant streams across different devices, media types, and camera formats, and includes support for MPEG-DASH and Apple HLS adaptive bitstream.

Product Highlights

Processing filters and HDR conversion
Includes ready-to-use video and audio filters for a variety of production environments and occasions. For easy integration, it also lets you use your own filters via the Transcoding SDK Filter API. For finishing, it includes HDR conversion to multiple formats as well as the ability to create SDR content compliant with non-HDR devices.

Specifications

Core API

Transcoding process control
Management of processing modules
Utility functions
Built-in processing modules

Input formats

DirectShow import (Win)
QuickTime import (Win + Mac)
GStreamer import (Win + Linux)
MPEG-1/2, MPEG-4 Part 2, VC-1, HEVC/H.265 & AVC/H.264
DV/DVCPRO, JPEG 2000
Apple ProRes
Avid DNxHD/DNxHR

Audio output formats

PCM/LPCM
MPEG Layer 1/2 Audio
AAC, HE-AAC
WMA
AMR
Raw DV
Dolby Digital Plus Pro (AC-3 & E-AC-3)

Video output formats

HEVC/H.265 8- and 10-bit (incl. IQSV & NVENC)
AVC/H.264 8- and 10-bit (incl. IQSV & NVENC)
MPEG-1/2
DV/DVCPRO 25/50/100 (HD)
VC-1
JPEG 2000
MPEG-4 Part 2
RAW/YUV

Muxer output formats

Elementary Streams
MPEG-2 Program Stream
MPEG-2 Transport Stream
MP4
3GP
F4V
ASF
DV
DIF
MJ2
MXF
RAW

Related Products

SDKs: AAC SDK, Audio SDK, AVC/H.264 SDK, Converter & Scaler Pack, Decoder SDK for Apple ProRes, Dolby Digital Plus SDK, DVCPRO 25/50/HD SDK, HEVC/H.265 SDK, JPEG2000 SDK, MPEG-1/2 SDK, MPEG-4 Part 2 / H.263 SDK, VC-1 SDK
Technologies: Easy Video API, Hardware Encoding, Hybrid GPU HEVC Encoding
Applications: Blackmagic Design Plugin

Transcoding SDK Base Package

Contains the actual Transcoding Core and all import modules for ingesting files as well as all MainConcept audio/video decoders and demuxers needed to import and decode the files.

Transcoding Core
Input Modules: DirectShow, QuickTime, GStreamer, MPEG-1/2, MPEG-4 Part 2, VC-1, AVC/H.264, DV / DVCPRO, JPEG 2000
Video: HEVC/H.265, AVC/H.264, MPEG-1/2, DV / DVCPRO 25/50/100 (HD), VC-1, JPEG 2000, MPEG-4 Part 2, H.263, RAW/YUV, Apple ProRes, Avid DNxHD, Avid DNxHR
Audio: AAC, HE-AAC, PCM, LPCM, MPEG, WMA, AMR, Raw, WAV, DV, AC-3, E-AC-3, MP3
Format: Elementary Streams, MPEG-2 PS/TS, MP4, 3GP, F4V, ASF, DV, DIF, MJ2, MXF, RAW

HEVC/H.265 Encoder Package

Set of flexible HEVC Main and Main 10 transcoding profiles up to 12K, incl. Blu-ray UHD, DASH-265 and Apple HLS HEVC. Includes HEVC/H.265 accelerated GPU encoding by using Intel’s Quick Sync Video and NVIDIA NVENC as well as MainConcept Hybrid GPU encoding technology.

HEVC/H.265 SABET Encoder Package

Using Smart Adaptive Bitrate Encoding Technology that enables efficient accelerated encoding across HEVC/H.265 profiles of up to 10 output streams from a single source while maintaining equal high quality across all levels within an adaptive stream set. Includes HEVC/H.265 accelerated GPU encoding by using Intel’s Quick Sync Video and NVIDIA NVENC as well as MainConcept Hybrid GPU encoding technology.

AVC/H.264 Encoder Package

Numerous AVC/H.264 8-bit 4:2:0 transcoding profiles for many popular formats and devices, such as Adobe Flash, Apple HLS, Blu-ray, AVCHD, Silverlight, HTML5 and many Sony as well as Apple devices. Includes AVC/H.264 accelerated GPU encoding by using IntelQuick Sync Video and NVIDIA NVENC technology.

AVC/H.264 Broadcast Encoder Package

Extended AVC/H.264 transcoding profiles up to 10-bit High 4:2:2, incl. support for Panasonic P2 AVC-Intra / LongG and Sony XAVC professional camcorders, and the adaptive streaming format DASH-264. Includes AVC/H.264 accelerated GPU encoding by using Intel Quick Sync Video and NVIDIA NVENC technology.

MPEG-1/2 Encoder Package

Numerous MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 transcoding profiles for many popular formats and devices, such as DVD, Blu-ray, Digital TV, and many professional camcorders from the Sony XDCAM portfolio up to 10-bit 4:2:2.

DVCPRO 25/50/HD Encoder Package

DV, DVCPRO 25, 50 and 100 content creation, including Panasonic P2 DVCPRO HD and Sony DVCAM professional camcorder support.

JPEG 2000 Encoder Package

DCI compliant JPEG2000 stream generation ready for immediate Digital Cinema Packaging.

MPEG-4 Part 2/H.263 Encoder Package

MPEG-4 Part 2/H.263 transcoding profiles for creating streams compliant with older generation portable devices, such as Apple iPod, Sony PSP and many cell phones and tablets.

VC-1 Encoder Package

Ready-to-use VC-1 profiles for creating Windows Media, Silverlight and Blu-ray compliant streams.

Dolby Digital Plus Pro Encoder Package

Add professional Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus audio tracks up to 7.1 channels to many of your transcoding profiles if supported by the standard and format.