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ApsaraVideo VOD supports video capture, editing, upload, media asset management, automated transcoding, content moderation, and accelerated distribution.
The service is built upon Alibaba Cloud's robust architecture, including Alibaba Cloud OSS, CDN, and a high-performance transcoding engine. You can manage your services via our web console or build custom applications with our complete developer toolkits. Resources are automatically scaled, eliminating the need for complex architectural design, development, and maintenance.
Content Security
Provide robust security features, including hotlink protection, playback authentication, and video encryption.
Stable and Smooth Playback
Leverage Alibaba Cloud CDN with over 3,200 nodes and 180 Tbps of bandwidth to deliver a high-quality streaming service.
Versatile Features
Provide easy-to-use features, including content moderation, transcoding, asset management, and AI-powered content production.
Features
Video Production
Product-Level Short Video SDK for Multi-Channel Video Production
PGC/UGC Content
Seamlessly process both professionally generated and user-generated content.
Live Recording
Convert live streams into on-demand video assets with a single click.
Video Upload
Choose from multiple upload methods with support for resumable and concurrent uploads.
Multiple Platforms
Utilize the console, API, SDK, or PC client to upload videos from any environment.
Flexible Upload
Enjoy unlimited uploads with single files up to 50TB. Concurrent and resumable transfers ensure reliability and speed.
Video Processing
Enjoy a professional and customizable video transcoding service that supports major industry-wide formats and Narrowband HD™ transcoding.
Rich Transcoding Templates
Transcode videos with a rich library of presets, from SD to Ultra HD. Customize output formats, including 2K and 4K, to meet higher requirements.
Narrowband HD™
Reduce bandwidth costs by up to 30% without compromising on quality.
Video Enhancement
Breathe new life into your archival footage by increasing the frame rate and restoring damaged content.
Watermarking
Upload a PNG image as the watermark and customize its position on our intuitive interface.
Broad Compatibility
Support mainstream video formats and codecs, including H.264, H.265, and H.266.
Encryption
Secure your videos with Alibaba Cloud proprietary encryption to prevent unauthorized access and hotlinking.
Media Asset Management
Categorize your media library and search assets in seconds.
Intelligent Management
Free your team from tedious manual work with Video AI features, including smart tagging, automated review, and duplicate detection.
Metadata & Multi-Dimensional Search
Manage video metadata, including titles, descriptions, thumbnails, tags, and categories. Support multi-dimensional search through a comprehensive API suite.
ApsaraVideo Player SDK
Deliver a superior, cloud-integrated playback experience across platforms.
Stable and Smooth Playback Experience
Stable and Reliable Quality, Easy to Support over 100 Million Daily Playback VV (Video View), Second Opening Rate Greater than 95%, Hundred Seconds Card Duration Less than 100 Ms
Cross-Platform Integration
Customize versatile features using our simple, developer-friendly APIs.
Advanced Playback Capabilities
Engage your audience with features like VOD-to-Live streaming (using DASH), unobtrusive overlays, ASS subtitles, and client-side video enhancement, ideal for emerging scenarios like short drama.
Comprehensive Data & Analytics
Gain deep insights with 23 core QoE and QoS metrics to quickly diagnose and resolve playback quality issues.
Content Security
Protect your content with a multi-layered security framework, including encryption, playback authentication, and anti-hotlinking.
Video Encryption
Protect your content with the HLS standard encryption and our proprietary solution, ensuring end-to-end security from transcoding to playback.
Playback Authentication
Add a second layer of security on top of the Alibaba Cloud AccessKey pair and verify the identity of every playback request to control access.
Hotlink Protection
Configure Referer/IP whitelists and blacklists to prevent unauthorized access.
Statistics
Gain insights into your service usage in real-time and measure the performance of your published content.
Granular Usage Data
Query and export up to 90 days of detailed business statistics to monitor usage and assess performance.
Scenarios
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Online Videos
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Short Play
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Online Education

Online Videos
Provide a stable and customizable end-to-end VOD service
Whether you're a startup launching your first video service or an established enterprise managing a massive media library, our customizable VOD solution provides everything you need to quickly build a secure, reliable, and feature-rich video application that delivers an exceptional viewing experience.
Benefits
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End-to-End Workflow
Cover the entire workflow from content creation and upload to transcoding and accelerated distribution.
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Multi-Scenario Capabilities
Provide a full suite of video services, including transcoding, content moderation, asset management, and AI-powered production.
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Massive Scalability
Handle millions of concurrent plays and ensure a low-latency viewing experience for a global audience.
Related Services

Short Play
Make Short Play Development Easier
Our one-stop solution for the short drama industry covers everything from content creation and processing to secure distribution. It helps optimize your cost structure, supercharge production efficiency with AI, and deliver a flawless, high-definition viewing experience to viewers worldwide.
Benefits
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AI-Powered Production
Leverage AI technologies to streamline content creation workflow, such as video translation and batch production, preparing your short dramas for a global market.
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Smooth Playback Experience
Provide secure, stable, and reliable content delivery with our global network of 3,200+ nodes. ApsaraVideo Player SDK supports low TTFF, adaptive bitrate streaming, and quality monitoring.
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Cost Optimization
Narrowband HD™ transcoding is specifically optimized for the short drama format. It enhances visual details while reducing bitrates to slash traffic costs.
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Online Education
Protect your educational resources with enterprise-grade encryption
Built on our all-in-one VOD service, you can seamlessly integrate powerful video capabilities into your applications. Our end-to-end encryption solution ensures your educational content remains secure throughout the entire delivery and playback process.
Benefits
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Copyright Protection
Provide a full suite of security features, including encrypted transcoding, secure downloads, playback authentication, and hotlink protection.
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Flexible Operations Management
Maintain complete control with cloud-based configuration of video watermarks and security policies.
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Cross-Platform Support
Deliver a consistent learning experience on any device based on the cross-platform Player SDK.
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