AWS Elemental MediaConvert
AWS Elemental MediaConvert is a cloud, file-based service that transcodes video files for on-demand distribution, broadcast, multiscreen delivery, or archivi…
What AWS Elemental MediaConvert is
AWS Elemental MediaConvert is a cloud, file-based service that transcodes video files for on-demand distribution, broadcast, multiscreen delivery, or archiving. Jobs can be launched through the AWS Management Console or API, while the service handles provisioning, scaling, monitoring, and reporting. It supports CMAF, HLS, DASH, MOV, MP4, MPEG-TS, MXF, WebM, raw outputs, and other listed formats, with codecs including AVC, HEVC, AV1, Apple ProRes, MPEG-2, VP8, VP9, and XAVC. Output reaches 8K, and HDR content including Dolby Vision is supported. Features include audio extraction, graphic overlays, content protection, multi-language audio, closed captions, and broadcast formats. Basic processing covers selected AVC, VP8, VP9, and MP3 outputs. Professional processing adds options such as HEVC up to 8K, AV1, DRM, ad signaling, captions, and multiple audio tracks. Billing is based on normalized output minutes and selected features; reserved pricing requires a 12-month commitment. There is no free plan.
Good
- Supports output up to 8K
- Handles HDR and Dolby Vision
- Broad codec and format support
- Console and API job launches
- Broadcast processing features
Watch out
- No free plan
- Usage billing varies by features
- Reserved pricing requires 12 months
- Professional options are tiered
Who it suits
It is aimed at video providers such as media companies, broadcasters, online video platforms, sports organizations, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and government agencies. Teams can use the console or API for on-demand processing workflows.
Verdict
MediaConvert covers file transcoding, packaging, broadcast features, and high-resolution output in a managed cloud workflow. Buyers should match the Basic or Professional tier to their required codecs and processing features.
Plans and prices
From AWS Elemental MediaConvert's own pricing page, checked 24 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Basic tier | — | On-demand transcoding for AVC, VP8, and VP9 outputs · Includes audio-only output and animated GIF output |
| Professional tier | — | Professional video processing features and broadcast codecs · Supports HEVC output up to 8K and accelerated transcoding |
| Reserved pricing | — | Minimum 12-month commitment |
| Basic tier (on-demand) | — | AVC, VP8, VP9, and animated GIF outputs · Basic video encoding and select processing features · Per normalized minute of output, with monthly usage-based tiers and feature multipliers. |
| Professional tier (on-demand) | — | Professional codecs and processing features · Optional add-ons cost extra · Per normalized minute of output, with monthly usage-based tiers and feature multipliers. |
The facts
Each one read from AWS Elemental MediaConvert's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio extraction
- Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026
- AWS integrations
- MediaConvert can run standalone or integrate with other AWS Media Services, and AWS says it supports end-to-end workflows using other AWS services.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Basic tier limits
- The Basic tier supports AVC with speed-optimized or balanced single-pass encoding, VP8 and VP9 with speed-optimized multi-pass encoding, and MP3 audio output.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Broadcast features
- The service supports graphic overlays, content protection, multi-language audio, closed captions, and professional broadcast formats.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- AWS states that it supports 143 security standards and compliance certifications, including PCI-DSS, HIPAA/HITECH, FedRAMP, GDPR, FIPS 140-3, and NIST 800-171.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Formats
- Supported compression standards include AVC, HEVC, AV1, Apple ProRes, and MPEG-2, and packaging formats include CMAF, Apple HLS, DASH ISO, and Microsoft Smooth Streaming.checked 11 Oct 2026
- High resolution and HDR
- MediaConvert supports 4K and 8K sources and HDR video content, including Dolby Vision.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- AWS says MediaConvert is designed for video providers including media companies, broadcasters, online video platforms, sports organizations, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and government agencies.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Maximum output resolution
- 8kchecked 24 Sep 2026
- Output formats
- CMAF DASH,CMAF HLS,DASH,F4V,HLS,MOV,MP4,MPEG-TS,MPEG-2,MSS,MXF,WebM,Y4M,and raw/no-container outputs; supported codecs include AV1,AVC (H.264),HEVC (H.265),VP8,VP9,Apple ProRes,MPEG-2,AVC-Intra,VC-3,and XAVCchecked 24 Sep 2026
- Professional tier features
- The Professional tier supports codecs including HEVC up to 8K, AV1, video passthrough, DRM, ad signaling, captions, and multiple-track audio processing.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- MediaConvert processes video files to prepare on-demand content for distribution or archiving.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Reliability
- Each job runs on redundant infrastructure across physically separated Availability Zones, and the service replaces degraded components automatically.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Service type
- It is a cloud-based, file-based video processing service for transcoding on-demand content for broadcast and multiscreen delivery.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Workflow control
- Users can launch workloads through the AWS Management Console or API, while the service handles provisioning, scaling, monitoring, and reporting.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Billing
- Usage is billed based on output duration and the features used, measured through normalized output minutes.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker history
- Amazon Web Services says it launched in 2006.checked 11 Oct 2026
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