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Video Encoding API, Open source video player (video.js)
Zencoder is a cloud-based video and audio encoding product suite from Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), a leading global provider of cloud content services. The Zencoder service provides customers with high quality, reliable encoding of live and on-demand video and access to unlimited video encoding power without having to pay for, manage and scale expensive hardware and software.
Zencoder is an online cloud video encoding platform offered by Brightcove, designed for speed and scalability to deliver high-quality video across devices. It emphasizes fast transcoding, broad format support, and API-driven integration for developers and creators. The product sits within Brightcove's broader video hosting and streaming ecosystem.
Zencoder provides a cloud-based video encoding service with lightning-fast transcoding, broad input/output format support, and device-agnostic delivery. It offers an API and ready-to-use libraries to integrate encoding into applications, supports auto captioning, and provides features like context-aware encoding for quality and efficiency. The platform aims to enable immediate start: up and running in hours, with scalable infrastructure and flexible upgrade/downgrade options, plus test jobs and 24/7 expert support.
Who it’s for: Content creators, developers, and enterprises needing fast, reliable cloud video encoding for 4K/HD delivery across devices and platforms.
Mentions of a trial/try-now, API integrations, and 24/7 expert support indicate product traction and a go-to-market readiness.
Jon is a former engineer and current startup founder at Mux (video for developers). He built software early in the life of Mux, but accidentally dropped the production database and was made CEO. Before Mux, Jon was co-founder at Zencoder until the company was acquired. He’s proud to say he never dropped the production database at Zencoder.
Founder of Zencoder (YC W'10, acquired) and Mux (YC W'16). Creator of the popular web video player Video.js. Father of 2 kids, 3 months apart in age, same biological mother (figure that one out).
Powers OTT online video providers with video developer tools.
