DASH Streaming
Articles, guides, and resources about Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH), an international standard for adaptive bitrate streaming and video delivery.
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Video Compression for Web Streaming
Optimize your videos for web streaming with advanced compression techniques. Learn about DASH adaptive bitrate streaming and how to prepare videos for DASH delivery.
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How to Convert Videos to Different Formats
Learn how to convert videos to streaming-friendly formats including DASH. Step-by-step guide with optimization tips for DASH streaming delivery.
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About Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH)
DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP) is an international standard for adaptive bitrate streaming developed by MPEG. Unlike proprietary solutions like HLS, DASH is codec-agnostic and platform-neutral, making it the preferred choice for global streaming services that need maximum flexibility. DASH enables seamless quality adaptation across different devices and network conditions while supporting advanced features like multi-period content, subtitles, and multiple audio tracks.
Universal Standard
- Codec agnostic: Works with any video/audio codec
- International standard: ISO/IEC 23009-1 specification
- Platform neutral: No vendor lock-in
- Advanced features: Multi-period, subtitles, audio tracks
- DRM integration: Common Encryption support
Enterprise Applications
- Global OTT: YouTube, Vimeo international delivery
- Broadcasting: BBC iPlayer, ARD Mediathek
- Sports streaming: Multi-camera, multi-language events
- Enterprise video: Corporate training, communications
- Educational platforms: MOOCs, online universities
DASH Architecture
MPD Manifest
Media Presentation Description (MPD) files contain all metadata about available representations, segments, and timing information
Representations
Multiple quality levels (bitrates, resolutions) allow adaptive streaming based on device capabilities and network conditions