Video Settings

Here are the basic video settings available for every output, their compatibility with other settings, a description of what they do, and the defaults used if they aren't explicitly set.

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<query>
    <userid>[UserID]</userid> <!-- required-->
    <userkey>[UserKey]</userkey> <!-- required-->
    <action>AddMedia</action>
    <source>[SourceFile]</source> <!-- required-->
    <format> <!-- required -->
        <output>[output]</output> <!-- required -->
        <video_codec>[VideoCodec]</video_codec>
        <ftyp>[mp42|3gp5]</ftyp>
        <size>[WxH]</size>
        <keep_aspect_ratio>[yes|no]</keep_aspect_ratio>
        <set_aspect_ratio>[AspectRatio]</set_aspect_ratio>
        <bitrate>[BitRate]</bitrate>
        <maxrate>[MaxBitRate]</maxrate>
        <minrate>[MinBitRate]</minrate>
        <muxrate>[MuxRate]</muxrate>
        <cbr>[yes|no]</cbr>
        <framerate>[FrameRate|copy]</framerate>
        <framerate_upper_threshold>[FrameRateThreshold]</framerate_upper_threshold>
        <keyframe>[KeyFramePeriod]</keyframe>
        <force_keyframes>[KeyFramePosition]</force_keyframes>
        <video_sync>[SyncParam]</video_sync>
        <remove_grain>[RemoveGrainFilter]</remove_grain>
        <video_only>[yes|no]</video_only>
        <dc>[DCPrecision]</dc>
        <lmin>[MinLF]</lmin>
        <lmax>[MaxLF]</lmax>
        <rc_min_vbv_use>[MinRC]</rc_min_vbv_use>
        <rc_max_vbv_use>[MaxRC]</rc_max_vbv_use>
        <color_range>[ColorRange]</color_range>
        <colorspace>[ColorSpace]</colorspace>
        <color_primaries>[ColorPrimaries]</color_primaries>
        <color_trc>[ColorTRC]</color_trc>
        <transfer_characteristics>[TransferCharacteristics]</transfer_characteristics>
        <matrix_coefficients>[MatrixCoefficients]</matrix_coefficients>
        <scaler>[default|fast_bilinear|bilinear|bicubic|neighbor|area|bicublin|gauss|sinc]</scaler>
        <scaler_flags>[ScalerFlags]</scaler_flags>
        <video_tag>[Tag]</video_tag>
        <mxf_profile>[MXFProfile]</mxf_profile>
        <mxf_multiplex_type>[MXFMultiplex]</mxf_multiplex_type>
        <scaler_lib>[default|zscale]</scaler_lib>
        <alpha_mask>[yes|no]</alpha_mask>
        <framerate_interpolation>[yes|no]</framerate_interpolation>
        <framerate_method>[FrameRateConversionMethod]</framerate_method>
    </format>
</query>
{
    "query": {
        "userid": "[UserID]", // required
        "userkey": "[UserKey]", // required
        "action": "AddMedia", // required
        "source": "[SourceFile]", // required
        "format": { // required
            "output": "[output]", // required
            "video_codec": "[VideoCodec]",
            "ftyp": "[mp42|3gp5]",
            "size": "[WxH]",
            "keep_aspect_ratio": "[yes|no]",
            "set_aspect_ratio": "[AspectRatio]",
            "bitrate": "[BitRate]",
            "maxrate": "[MaxBitRate]",
            "minrate": "[MinBitRate]",
            "muxrate": "[MuxRate]",
            "cbr": "[yes|no]",
            "framerate": "[FrameRate|copy]",
            "framerate_upper_threshold": "[FrameRateThreshold]",
            "keyframe": "[KeyFramePeriod]",
            "force_keyframes": "[KeyFramePosition]",
            "video_sync": "[SyncParam]",
            "remove_grain": "[RemoveGrainFilter]",
            "video_only": "[yes|no]",
            "dc": "[DCPrecision]",
            "lmin": "[MinLF]",
            "lmax": "[MaxLF]",
            "rc_min_vbv_use": "[MinRC]",
            "rc_max_vbv_use": "[MaxRC]",
            "color_range": "[ColorRange]",
            "colorspace": "[ColorSpace]",
            "color_primaries": "[ColorPrimaries]",
            "color_trc": "[ColorTRC]",
            "transfer_characteristics": "[TransferCharacteristics]",
            "matrix_coefficients": "[MatrixCoefficients]",
            "scaler": "[default|fast_bilinear|bilinear|bicubic|neighbor|area|bicublin|gauss|sinc]",
            "scaler_flags": "[ScalerFlags]",
            "video_tag": "[Tag]",
            "mxf_profile": "[MXFProfile]",
            "mxf_multiplex_type": "[MXFMultiplex]",
            "scaler_lib": "[default|zscale]",
            "alpha_mask": "[yes|no]",
            "framerate_interpolation": "[yes|no]",
            "framerate_method": "[FrameRateConversionMethod]"
        }
    }
}
ParameterDescriptionAllowed ValuesDefault Values
video_codecDefines the codec used for your output.flv: flv, libx264, vp6, beamr4avc, copy
fl9: libx264, beamr4avc, copy
wmv, zune: wmv2, msmpeg4, copy
android: h263, mpeg4, libx264, beamr4avc, copy
m4v: mpeg4, beamr4avc, copy
ipod, iphone, ipad: mpeg4, libx264, beamr4avc, copy
advanced_hls: libx264, beamr4avc, mainconcept_avc
fmp4_hls: libx264, hevc, beamr4avc, beamr5hevc, mainconcept_avc
advanced_mss: libx264, beamr4avc
advanced_dash: libx264, libvpx-vp9, hevc, beamr4avc, beamr5hevc, libaom-av1, libsvtav1, mainconcept_avc
advanced_fmp4: libx264, hevc, beamr4avc, beamr5hevc, libaom-av1, libsvtav1, mainconcept_avc
mpeg_dash: mpeg4, libx264, beamr4avc, beamr5hevc, hevc
mp4: mpeg4, libx264, hevc, beamr4avc, beamr5hevc, libaom-av1, libsvtav1, copy
ogg: libtheora, copy
webm: libvpx, libvpx-vp9, vp8, vp9, libaom-av1, libsvtav1, copy
mp3, wma: none
mpeg2: mpeg2video, copy
mpeg1: mpeg1video, copy
mov: mpeg4, libx264, xdcam, dvcpro, dvcpro50, dvcprohd, mjpeg, mpeg2video, copy
mpegts: libx264, mpeg2video, beamr4avc, beamr5hevc
mxf: dvcpro, dvcpro50, dvcprohd, xdcamhd422, imx30, copy
kindle_fire: mpeg4, libx264, hevc, copy
dnxhd, dnxhd_mxf: dnxhd, copy
adaptive_intermediate: libx264, hevc, beamr4avc
cablelabs_mpegts: libx264, beamr4avc, mpeg2video, hevc, beamr5hevc, mainconcept_avc, copy
mainconcept_mxf: mpeg2video, libx264, copy
qtrle: qtrle
mxf_op1a: mpeg2video, libx264, xdcamhd422, dvcpro, dvcpro50, dvcprohd, imx30, xdcam, dnxhd, copy
mxf_as11: copy
flv: flv
fl9, ipod, iphone, ipad: libx264
wmv, zune: wmv2
mp4, m4v, android, mov: mpeg4
advanced_hls, advanced_dash, advanced_mss: libx264
mpeg_dash: libx264
ogg: libtheora
webm: libvpx
mpeg2: mpeg2video
mpeg1: mpeg1video
mpegts: libx264
mxf: xdcamhd422
kindle_fire: libx264
dnxhd, dnxhd_mxf: dnxhd
adaptive_intermediate: libx264
mainconcept_mxf: mpeg2video
cablelabs_mpegts: libx264
qtrle: qtrle
mxf_op1a: mpeg2video
mxf_as11: copy
ftypSpecifies a pre-defined signature for mp4 outputs using the ftyp format.mp42,3gp5none
sizeSpecifies the video frame size.All: WxH, where W and N are any even integers.
zune: 320×180, 320×240
vp6: WxH, where W and N are multiple of 16
mxf: 720×480, 960×720, 1280×720, 1280×1080, 1440×1080, 1920×1080
Custom: To match your source aspect ratio, set X value to zero and Y value to your desired height. For example, 0x360 or 0x480.
All: None (any size possible)
iPhone: 480×368
iPad: 1280×720
Android: 800×400
zune: 320×180
mxf: None
keep_aspect_ratioSpecifies whether to maintain aspect ratio of source file.yes, noyes
set_aspect_ratioSpecify aspect ratio (DAR). When defined, the option keep_aspect_ratio will be ignored. The option only works with the following formats: fl9, mp4, m4v, ipod, iphone, ipad, android, ogg, webm, iphone_stream, ipad_stream.The ratio of width to height specified as:
• any positive integer in the w:h format.
• positive float number
• source string - aspect ratio will be taken from the source media
none
bitrateSpecifies the video bitrate.Nk (where N is any non-zero integer)All: 512k
iOS, Android: 1024k
maxrateSpecifies maximum allowed video bitrate.N or Nk — where N is any non-zero integernone
minrateSpecifies minimum allowed video bitrate.N or Nk — where N is any non-zero integernone
muxrateSet a constant muxrate.Nk (where N is any non-zero integer)none
cbrSpecifies whether to use CBR (Constant bitrate).yes, nono
framerateSpecifies the frame rate.Any non-zero float or N/M where N and M are non-zero integers
‘copy’ – take source’s framerate
mxf: 60, 59.94, 60000/1001, 50, 29.97, 30000/1001, 25, 23.98, 24000/1001
all: none,
qtrle: 60000/1001
framerate_upper_thresholdIf the source frame rate lower then framerate_upper_threshold, then the source frame rate will be used.Any non-zero float or N/M where N and M are non-zeronone
keyframeDefines the keyframe interval, in number of frames.Positive integer300
force_keyframesSpecify when to capture keyframes.• positive integer number: N - insert IDR frame every N frames
• positive integer or float with "s" suffix. Ns - insert IDR frame every N second
• comma separated list of integer or float numbers. N1,N2,...,Nk insert IDR frame on N1,N2,...,Nk seconds
none
video_syncSpecify the method for video synchronization.old — Keep old behavior (for compatibility)
passthrough — Each frame is passed with its timestamp from the demuxer to the muxer
cfr — Frames will be duplicated and dropped to achieve exactly the requested constant framerate
vfr — Frames are passed through with their timestamp or dropped so as to prevent 2 frames from having the same timestamp
auto — Chooses between cfr and vfr depending on muxer capabilities
none
remove_grainThe removegrain filter is a spatial denoiser for progressive video.4 integer numbers(from 0 to 23 including) separated with colon.
Each number specifies filter for each plane.
For example: 4:4:4:4
Available modes:
0 – Leave input plane unchanged. Default.
1 – Clips the pixel with the minimum and maximum
of the 8 neighbour pixels.
2 – Clips the pixel with the second minimum and maximum
of the 8 neighbour pixels.
3 – Clips the pixel with the third minimum and maximum
of the 8 neighbour pixels.
4 – Clips the pixel with the fourth minimum and maximum
of the 8 neighbour pixels. This is equivalent to a median filter.
5 – Line-sensitive clipping giving the minimal change.
6 – Line-sensitive clipping, intermediate.
7 – Line-sensitive clipping, intermediate.
8 – Line-sensitive clipping, intermediate.
9 – Line-sensitive clipping on a line where the neighbours pixels
are the closest.
10 – Replaces the target pixel with the closest neighbour.
11 – [1 2 1] horizontal and vertical kernel blur.
12 – Same as mode 11.
13 – Bob mode, interpolates top field from the line
where the neighbours pixels are the closest.
14 – Bob mode, interpolates bottom field from the line
where the neighbours pixels are the closest.
15 – Bob mode, interpolates top field. Same as 13 but with
a more complicated interpolation formula.
16 – Bob mode, interpolates bottom field. Same as 14 but with
a more complicated interpolation formula.
17 – Clips the pixel with the minimum and maximum of
respectively the maximum and minimum
of each pair of opposite neighbour pixels.
18 – Line-sensitive clipping using opposite neighbours
whose greatest distance from the current pixel is minimal.
19 – Replaces the pixel with the average of its 8 neighbours.
20 – Averages the 9 pixels ([1 1 1] horizontal and vertical blur).
21 – Clips pixels using the averages of opposite neighbour.
22 – Same as mode 21 but simpler and faster.
23 – Small edge and halo removal, but reputed useless.
none
video_onlyUse only video streams in outputyes, nono
dcIntra DC precisionPositive integer numbernone
lminMinimum lagrange factor (VBR)Positive integer numbernone
lmaxMaximum lagrange factor (VBR)Positive integer numbernone
rc_min_vbv_useMinimum Rate Control VBV factorPositive integer numbernone
rc_max_vbv_useMaximum Rate Control VBV factorPositive integer numbernone
color_rangeColor rangeFor cablelabs_mpegts, apple_prores, mxf, and mov output formats:
• 0 – unknown
• 1 – tv
• 2 – pc
• 3 – unspecified
• 4 – mpeg
• 5 – jpeg

Other output formats:
• tv
• mpeg
• pc
• jpeg
• unknown
• unspecified
cablelabs_mpegts, apple_prores, mxf, and mov: 0
other formats: none
colorspaceColorspace• rgb
• bt709
• fcc
• bt470bg
• smpte170m
• smpte240m
• ycocg
• bt2020nc
• bt2020c
• smpte2085
• chroma-derived-nc
• chroma-derived-c
• ictcp
• unknown
• unspecified
none
color_primariesColor PrimariesFor cablelabs_mpegts, apple_prores, mxf, and mov output formats:
• 2 – auto
• 1 – ITU-R BT.709
• 5 – ITU-R BT.601 625-line
• 6 – ITU-R BT.601 525-line
• 9 – ITU-R BT.2020
• copy

Other output formats:
• bt709
• bt470m
• bt470bg
• smpte170m
• smpte240m
• film
• bt2020
• smpte428
• smpte431
• smpte432
• jedec-p22
• unknown
• unspecified
cablelabs_mpegts, apple_prores, mxf, and mov: 2
other formats: none
color_trcColor transformation characteristics• bt709
• gamma22
• gamma28
• smpte170m
• smpte240m
• linear
• log
• log_sqrt
• log316
• iec61966_2_4
• bt1361
• iec61966_2_1
• bt2020_10
• bt2020_12
• smpte2084
• arib-std-b67
• unknown
• unspecified
none
transfer_characteristicsTransfer Characteristics2 – auto
1 – ITU-R BT.709 / BT.601 / BT.2020
16 – SMPTE ST 2084 (PQ)
18 – BT.2100 Hybrid Log Gamma
5 – ITU-R BT.470 / ITU-R BT.601 625-line
6 – ITU-R BT.601
copy
2
matrix_coefficientsMatrix Coefficients2 – auto
1 – ITU-R BT.709, 6 – ITU-R BT.601
9 – ITU-R BT.2020
5 – ITU-R BT.470 / ITU-R BT.601 625-line
6 – ITU-R BT.601 525-line
copy
2
scalerVideo scaling algorithmdefault, fast_bilinear, bilinear, bicubic, neighbor, area, bicublin, gauss, sincdefault
scaler_flagsVideo scaler flagsScaling flags list. Each flag should start with + or - sign.
For now available flags are: accurate_rnd, full_chroma_int, full_chroma_inp, bitexact
none
video_tagVideo TagStringnone
mxf_profileMXF profilesony_xdcam, panasonic_p2, dci_2k, dci_4k, as11_dppnone
mxf_multiplex_typeMXF multiplex typexdcam_hd, xdcam_imx, xdcam_dv, xdcam_sxs_hd, xdcam_sxs_imx, xdcam_sxs_dv, xavc_sxs, xavc_mel, p2_dvcpro, p2_avci, p2_avc_ultranone
scaler_libScaler librarydefault, zscaledefault
alpha_maskApply alpha masking filteryes, nono
framerate_interpolationChange the output frame rate by interpolating new video output frames from the source framesyes, nono
framerate_methodFrame rate conversion methoddefault, filterdefault

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Remux / track passthrough / copy

Using the 'copy' parameter value will retain all original source settings in the output and ignore any additional parameters. For most codecs, this will result in a remux instead of a decode/encode cycle, passing through the original video stream.

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Dolby Audio compatibility

'flv' output with ‘vp6‘ video codec is incompatible with the ‘dolby_audio‘ audio codec.

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For size parameter

You can specify only one dimension: either width or height. In this case, set other dimension to 0. (I.e. 640×0). The output will be set to match the same aspect as the source.

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For framerate_upper_threshold parameter

If framerate_upper_threshold is specified then the framerate parameter will be ignored.

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For muxrate parameter

  • parameter works only for mpeg-ts output format.
  • It's not recommended to use along with , , , and parameters as the output may be invalid.

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For video_only parameter

<video_only /> parameter works only for mp4, mainconcept_mxf and advanced multibitrate output formats.

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For color_primaries, transfer_characteristics, and matrix_coefficients parameters

<color_primaries />, <transfer_characteristics />, and <matrix_coefficients /> parameters are supported only in mov, cablelabs_mpegts, mxf, and apple_prores output formats.

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For video_tag parameter

<video_tag > parameter available only for mxf output format.

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For mxf_profile and mxf_multiplex_type parameters

<mxf_profile > and <mxf_multiplex_type > parameters available only for mainconcept_mxf output format.