Note: You do not need Transcoding in order to stream to Restream.

Transcoding is a Restream feature that allows you to downgrade the quality of specific connected channels/platforms, without affecting the rest of your streams. This can be useful with platforms that have low bitrate caps.

Transcoding will allow you to have a high-quality stream for platforms that allow it and still be able to stream to the platforms which have lower requirements and your stream will not be denied by their systems.

Important tip: Restream does not transcode incoming streams of more than 1920x1080 60 FPS.

Transcoding hours can be easily purchased here.

Why does Transcoding need to be purchased by the hour?
Stream transcoding is a very server-intensive and expensive process.

1. Navigate to Restream Dashboard and open Stream with encoder section.

2. Press the Edit button beside the channel that you would like to be transcoded.

3. Click on the Transcoding. You will get a pop-out window, where you need to turn it "on" and input the settings you wish to downgrade your stream for that specific channel

Tip: By clicking on already enabled you can disable it or change the settings.

4. Hit "Save" to apply the changes. And when you start the stream your enabled channels will be transcoded to fit the end platform.

Tip: Make sure to stream in the bitrate and quality you wish all non-transcode channels to receive!

Do not enter a higher bitrate than you are streaming into the Transcoding options!

They are divided! For example, if you've purchased 5 hours of Transcoding, and only use one channel, you will be able to stream for 5 hours. However, if you choose to stream to two transcoding channels, then you will be able to stream to 2.5 hours. (2.5 to the first channel, and 2.5 to the second channel.)

So far during our tests, we see an average of 2-3 seconds added when using transcoding. This isn't affected by how many channels are using it.

Does the Pro plan include Transcoding?

No. Transcoding feature is not included in paid plans and needs to be purchased separately.

Is there a limit to stream settings that Restream cannot transcode?

Yes, there is. We do not transcode incoming streams of more than 1920x1080 60 FPS.

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