Mux Video API

Mux Video API is a developer-first platform that enables fast, scalable integration of live and on-demand video into any application. With just a few API calls, developers can upload, stream, clip, and manage video content while delivering high-quality playback across devices. Mux handles the complexity of video infrastructure, allowing teams to focus on building engaging user experiences.

Features

• Direct Uploads: Upload video files directly from client applications using authenticated URLs.
• Pull-Based Inputs: Ingest videos from any web-accessible location.
• Instant Clipping: Create clips from live or on-demand videos with frame accuracy.
• Live Streaming: Support for RTMP and SRT protocols with automatic Live-to-VOD conversion.
• Just-in-Time Encoding: Videos are encoded while being watched, enabling near-instant playback.
• Adaptive Bitrate Streaming: Optimized ABR ladder for smooth playback across varying network conditions.
• Audio Normalization: Ensures consistent volume levels for better listening experiences.
• DRM Support: Protect content with digital rights management.
• Subtitles & Captions: Add manual or auto-generated captions for accessibility.
• Thumbnails & GIFs: Generate visual assets from any point in a video.
• Storyboards: Create visual summaries for AI or timeline previews.
• Multi-Track Audio: Support for alternate language tracks or audio descriptions.
• 4K Support: Encode and deliver ultra-high-definition video.
• Watermarking: Overlay branding or security marks on video content.
• Playback Policies & Signed URLs: Control access and security for each asset.
• Redundant Delivery: Multi-CDN strategy for resilient streaming.
• Live Simulcasting: Forward live streams to platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch.
• Low-Latency Streaming: Achieve latency as low as 5 seconds using LL-HLS.
• Mux Player: Drop-in video player for web and mobile with built-in analytics.
• Cold Storage: Automatically reduce storage costs for inactive assets.
• Usage Tracking: Monitor delivered minutes per asset.
• Multi-Org Access: Segregated access for multiple teams or clients.
• Webhooks: Real-time notifications for video events.
• Headless CMS Integration: Seamless video management within CMS platforms.
• Live Stream Health Monitoring: Assess stream quality and encoder performance.
• Engagement Metrics: Track views, unique viewers, and playtime.
• Video Analytics: Broadcast-grade QoE metrics for performance optimization.

Capabilities

• Upload, encode, and stream video with minimal setup
• Support for live and on-demand workflows
• Scalable infrastructure for millions of viewers
• Real-time and historical analytics
• Integration with any video player or CMS
• Secure and customizable playback options
• Developer-friendly APIs and SDKs
• Global delivery with multi-CDN support

Benefits

• Rapid Deployment: Launch video features in days, not months.
• Cost Efficiency: Reduce infrastructure and maintenance overhead.
• Scalability: Handle spikes in traffic and large-scale events effortlessly.
• Flexibility: Customize workflows and integrations to fit any use case.
• Enhanced Viewer Experience: Deliver smooth, high-quality playback across devices.
• Security & Control: Protect content and manage access with precision.
• Insightful Analytics: Make data-driven decisions with detailed performance metrics.