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AWS Elemental MediaConvert

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Spec sheet

Purpose
MediaConvert processes video files to prepare on-demand content for distribution or archiving.Read 11 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
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.Read 11 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
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.Read 11 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Audio extraction
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · aws.amazon.com
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.Read 11 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
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.Read 11 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Billing
Usage is billed based on output duration and the features used, measured through normalized output minutes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Broadcast features
The service supports graphic overlays, content protection, multi-language audio, closed captions, and professional broadcast formats.Read 11 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
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.Read 11 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
High resolution and HDR
MediaConvert supports 4K and 8K sources and HDR video content, including Dolby Vision.Read 11 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Maker history
Amazon Web Services says it launched in 2006.Read 11 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Maximum output resolution
8kRead 24 Sep 2026 · aws.amazon.com
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 XAVCRead 24 Sep 2026 · aws.amazon.com
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.Read 11 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Reliability
Each job runs on redundant infrastructure across physically separated Availability Zones, and the service replaces degraded components automatically.Read 11 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Service type
It is a cloud-based, file-based video processing service for transcoding on-demand content for broadcast and multiscreen delivery.Read 11 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Workflow control
Users can launch workloads through the AWS Management Console or API, while the service handles provisioning, scaling, monitoring, and reporting.Read 11 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com

Plans and prices

Basic tier Price not published On-demand transcoding for AVC, VP8, and VP9 outputs · Includes audio-only output and animated GIF output Read 24 Sep 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Professional tier Price not published Professional video processing features and broadcast codecs · Supports HEVC output up to 8K and accelerated transcoding Read 24 Sep 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Reserved pricing Price not published Minimum 12-month commitment Read 24 Sep 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Basic tier (on-demand) Price not published Per normalized minute of output, with monthly usage-based tiers and feature multipliers. AVC, VP8, VP9, and animated GIF outputs · Basic video encoding and select processing features Read 11 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Professional tier (on-demand) Price not published Per normalized minute of output, with monthly usage-based tiers and feature multipliers. Professional codecs and processing features · Optional add-ons cost extra Read 11 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com

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