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Ant Media Server v2.17.0 reflects our ongoing goal of making Ant Media Server extensible and building a strong AMS ecosystem. This allows both AMS users and our internal team to develop new plugins and add new features. We are continuously adding new plugins to the AMS ecosystem. At the same time, we continuously improve Ant Media Server to simplify its usage and enhance the overall user experience. We release new versions quarterly, and v2.17.0 is Read more…

Getting into live streaming requires the right encoder software from day one. Two platforms dominate the encoder market for independent streamers and professional broadcasters alike: Streamlabs and OBS Studio. Both handle scene composition, audio mixing, and RTMP publish to media servers — but they differ on CPU overhead, setup complexity, plugin availability, and built-in feature sets. This guide breaks down exactly what each platform does, where each performs better, and which hardware profiles and streaming Read more…

We are very excited to introduce the AWS Streaming Service Wizard which may change your streaming experiences. With this tool, you will be able to create your own streaming app on AWS in minutes by providing only 2 inputs: number of the streams you need and number of the players you need. What AWS Streaming Service Wizard does? AWS Streaming Service Wizard creates an auto-scaling streaming service on AWS in minutes according to your requirements. You Read more…

VP9 is an open-source, royalty-free video codec developed by Google that reduces streaming bitrate by 30–50% compared to H.264 at equivalent visual quality. Google released VP9 in June 2013 after acquiring On2 Technologies and its VPx codec lineage for $124.6 million in February 2010. YouTube, the largest VP9 content distributor, encodes all 4K video in VP9 format by default, serving billions of daily views through VP9 compression. VP9 browser compatibility reaches 96.26% across desktop and Read more…

Hello friends! We are excited to announce that Ant Media Server Enterprise is now available on the Google Cloud Marketplace! This is a fantastic development that combines the powerful features of Ant Media Server with the capabilities offered by Google Cloud, taking your live streaming experience to the next level. Deploying through Google Cloud Marketplace simplifies provisioning, billing, and infrastructure configuration. Instead of manually setting up virtual machines and installing dependencies, you can launch a Read more…

WebRTC is a streaming protocol with real-time communication (RTC) capabilities in web browsers and mobile applications. WebRTC allows for audio, video, and data sharing between browser clients (or native apps) without needing plugins or any third-party software. It uses JavaScript APIs to establish peer-to-peer communication, making it highly suitable for applications like video calls, file sharing, live streaming, and instant messaging. WebRTC testing is challenging because it requires real-time communication, multiple browsers, and varying network Read more…

Ant Media Server’s Enterprise Edition includes powerful plugins that let you expand the server’s capabilities with added features and customization options. One of the latest plugins, the Clip Creator Plugin, is a game-changer for users looking to easily create shareable MP4 clips from live streams. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to the Clip Creator Plugin, show you how to set it up, and walk you through its key features so you can start capturing Read more…

Integrating AI workflows with media streaming has never been easier! With my newly developed Python plugin for Ant Media Server, you can effortlessly integrate your Python-based AI models, whether for real-time object detection, speech recognition, or any other AI-driven media processing task. This blog post will guide you through setting up and using this plugin to enhance your streaming experience. This tutorial is targeted towards developers who have python and AI experience and want to Read more…