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Stream a Transcode

Video transcodes are stored in cloud storage and can be requested via FileSpin CDN for global playback with ultra-low latency. Video Stream URL for playback takes the below format:-

Video Stream URL

<<CDN_HOST>>/api/v1/assets/{ASSET_ID}/transcodes/{TRANSCODE_KEY}

Poster image URL

<<CDN_HOST>>/api/v1/assets/{ASSET_ID}/conversions?resize={width},{height}

ParameterDescription
{ASSET_ID}Asset ID, 32 character alphanumeric UUID
{TRANSCODE_KEY}480p-video.mp4, 720p-video.mp4, 720p-wm-video.mp4 or any available video transcode for video stream url. Use playlist.m3u8 for Adaptive bitrate/HLS transcode.

Example Video stream URL

<<CDN_HOST>>/api/v1/assets/f99255d2bf8142b29561641491e9940c/transcodes/480p-video.mp4

Example Video Thumbnail/Poster Image URL

<<CDN_HOST>>/api/v1/assets/f99255d2bf8142b29561641491e9940c/conversions?resize=800,600

Note:
Poster image is supplied as On-demand image. All On-demand Image conversions can be applied to this image.

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If the video transcode is not public, you must create a signed url to use it for streaming. See the section below on how to create a signed url.

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