Encoding and broadcast quality you can count on
MainConcept® FFmpeg Plugins make improving visual quality and performance quick and simple with advanced features that are not available with open source, such as Hybrid GPU acceleration. Perfectly suited for both VOD and live production workflows, our FFmpeg plugins give you the best of both worlds.
For more than 25 years, MainConcept has been recognized as the premier provider of professional video codecs, so you can count on us to provide you with professional quality tools you can rely on.
Resources
Video Tutorials: How to Install on Windows, How to Install on Ubuntu Linux
MainConcept Customer Forum
- Hybrid HEVC Encoder
- AVC Encoder
- AVC Broadcast Encoder
Features
- Simple plug-in approach for fast integration with FFmpeg
- Ready-to-use presets up to 4K for OTT content creation,
MPEG-DASH & Apple HLS - GPU-accelerated encoding modes on NVIDIA RTX
boards for significantly increased performance without
sacrificing quality - Hardware accelerated encoding powered by Intel Quick
Sync Video and NVIDIA NVENC - Hybrid & Driven GPU-accelerated encoding modes
on NVIDIA RTX boards for significantly increased
performance
- Main and Main 10, 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 support
- Pass encoding parameters via the FFmpeg commandline or use ready-to-use MainConcept config files with all available codec settings
- Save CPU processes for other tasks or applications
- Uses up to 30% less bandwidth for live encoding, saving hardware costs and allowing more live streams per server
- 3rd party patent royalties are covered by MainConcept for the Hybrid HEVC Encoder Plugin for FFmpeg
Features
- Simple plug-in approach for fast integration with FFmpeg
- Optimized for low bitrate encoding with superior quality and speed
- Ready-to-use presets for OTT content creation, MPEGDASH & Apple HLS
- Hardware accelerated encoding powered by Intel Quick Sync Video
- Pass encoding parameters via the FFmpeg commandline or use ready-to-use MainConcept config files with all available codec settings
- 3rd party patent royalties are covered by MainConcept for the AVC Encoder Plugin for FFmpeg
Features
- Simple plugin approach for fast integration with FFmpeg AVC/H.264 encoding support for up to 4:2:2 10-bit (plus 4:2:0 8-bit) and up to level 6.2 (8K)
- Pre-configured encoding profiles for professional Sony camcorder content creation like XAVC-Intra and XAVC LongGOP
- Pre-configured encoding profiles for professional Panasonic camcorder content creation like P2 AVC-Intra, P2 AVC Ultra and P2 AVC LongG
- Use FFmpeg’s built-in multiplexers like MP4 and MXF directly
- 2-pass encoding support for enhanced quality in filebased workflows
- Also includes ready-to-use presets for OTT content creation, MPEG-DASH & Apple HLS
- Hardware accelerated encoding powered by Intel Quick Sync Video
- Specify encoding parameters via the FFmpeg commandline or use ready-to-use MainConcept config files with all available codec settings
- 3rd party patent royalties are covered by MainConcept for the AVC Broadcast Encoder Plugin for FFmpeg
It’s never been so easy to upgrade your workflow.
Easy integration
A simple software plugin brings MainConcept encoders into your new or existing FFmpeg environment.
Better performance than open source
MainConcept HEVC and AVC codecs outperform open-source and include the familiar FFmpeg libraries and toolsets. Learn more.
Advanced features
The MainConcept FFmpeg plug-in gives you access to Hybrid GPU acceleration, ready-to-use presets, and more.
FFmpeg Products
Hybrid HEVC Encoder Plugin
$99*Discover all the benefits of MainConcept HEVC/H.265.
AVC Encoder Plugin
$79*Discover all the benefits of MainConcept AVC/H.264.
AVC Broadcast Encoder Plugin
$119*Commercial Usage
For use in a commercial setting
Including virtual environments, please contact sales to learn about package options.
