M3U8 player with HLS Streaming protocol is a key requirement for setting up a broadcast-level live streaming solution for broadcasters, course creators, and event managers. Live streaming has always been technically challenging; ensuring a smooth playback experience at a high scale requires significant work. This article explains all technical concepts about M3U8 and HLS in simple language, as well as how they can be set up on your own, or with the help of a ready-to-use live streaming solution/M3U8 URL provider. Table of Contents: What Is an M3U8 File? What is M3U8 Playlist? M3U8 In context of live streaming? What…
What is Video Bitrate, and How Does it Affect Video Quality?
Some of the most common questions I get asked on video quality are- What is the size of a video for a certain pixel quality? (Say 1 hour 1080p video) What does kbps mean? How much video bandwidth will 1 hour 1000 kbps video consume? I want my videos in 1080/720/480/360 p like Youtube. How does VdoCipher enable that? How many video quality options I need to have to ensure smooth playback across the world? Why does VdoCipher provide video bitrate (kbps) as quality options and not pixels (p)? Here are some key definitions and concepts to help everybody better understand…
History of Netflix- Founding, Model, Timeline, Milestones (2025)
Here at VdoCipher, we are in awe of how the history of Netflix has consistently innovated in video streaming. Over the history of Netflix, the company has maintained a content catalog that was earlier delivered via mail. When the technology infrastructure became available Netflix pioneered video technology, which revolutionized home-based video entertainment. The technical decisions that Netflix takes often serve as guides for VdoCipher's course of action, while the long-term vision that the company has executed in its two decades has helped it stand out from the competition. Netflix offers a fantastic glimpse into how long-term strategy and decision-making ensured…
Top 25+ Online Video-On-Demand (VOD) Platforms in Asia [2025]
Streaming movies and TV shows have become a big part of our daily lives, and Asia’s Video-on-Demand (VOD) platforms are leading the way. With millions of viewers tuning in, these platforms offer a mix of local hits, international blockbusters, and exclusive originals that keep audiences hooked. Whether it’s Bollywood dramas, K-dramas, Chinese web series, or Japanese anime, Asian streaming services have something for everyone. Popular platforms like Tencent Video, iQIYI, Bilibili, Disney+ Hotstar, and Netflix India are competing to offer the best content and viewing experience. Some platforms focus on free, ad-supported content, while others provide premium shows through subscriptions.…
How to takedown content from Telegram channels & groups in 2025?
Telegram is a social media messaging app with inbuilt unique features of anonymity and large group creation that gives it a distinct positioning in the overall messaging app ecosystem. It is used by individuals looking to communicate with their friends and strangers, as well as businesses or individuals looking to broadcast their messages to a large audience across the world. However, this anonymity has also led to rampant telegram piracy and telegram copyright infringement. As a result, understanding the process of a telegram takedown is essential for content creators and rights holders. Table Of Content: Forms & Avenues of copyright…
Video Transcoding: What is Transcoding & Its Importance?
Digital storage of any media requires conversion from analog to digital format. The initial digital format after media production is still a raw file. For it to be stored and accessed across different devices, it needs to be compressed in a particular digital format compatible across the device. This form of video compression for files to make them compatible with a target device is called encoding. The terms video encoding and video transcoding are sometimes used interchangeably, in spite of the use-case difference between the two. Table Of Content: What Is Transcoding? How Does Video Transcoding Differ From Encoding? How…