Here you can find technical blog posts about how WebRTC, RTMP, HLS, CMAF, and other protocols are used and integrated. Build your own live streaming platform easily with these tutorials.
Every live stream you watch depends on a codec. Without one, delivering video over the internet would be practically impossible. Codecs sit at the core of every streaming pipeline — from WebRTC real-time broadcasts to HLS delivery at scale. That’s why understanding codecs matters. A codec is a software or Read more…
Your encoder is only half the equation. Every RTMP live streaming encoder comparison covers the same ground — OBS is free and flexible, Wirecast is professional-grade, vMix handles multi-camera production like a full broadcast switcher. That’s all accurate. What those comparisons consistently leave out: the encoder is only responsible for Read more…
We’re excited to introduce Ant Media Server v3.0 🚀 This is not just another release. It’s a major step forward that lays the groundwork for the next generation of Ant Media Server (AMS). Compared to the last version (2.17), this release focuses on three main areas: Getting Ready for the Read more…
NAB 2026 marked a significant milestone for Ant Media—bringing together innovation, recognition, and meaningful industry engagement in one of the most dynamic events of the year. From award-winning technology to forward-looking demos and a large partner ecosystem, this year’s NAB reinforced our role at the forefront of real-time streaming. A Read more…
A developer-focused plugin for Ant Media Server that lets you run your own Python models on live video—with real-time overlays and a REST API for detection data. The Python AI Plugin is built for developers who want to integrate custom AI models into their live streaming pipeline. Instead of routing video through Read more…
We are excited to announce that MoQ support is now available in Ant Media Server. Media over QUIC (MoQ) is one of the most interesting developments in live streaming right now, and we wanted to get early support out so you can start experimenting with it alongside us. In this Read more…
If you have heard the term OTT thrown around and wondered what it actually means, you are not alone. Over-The-Top streaming is the technology behind Netflix, YouTube, and Disney+, but it is also the same infrastructure powering telehealth consultations, live online auctions, corporate training platforms, and esports broadcasts. The over-the-top Read more…
You’ve got one stream. Your audience is on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and LinkedIn — all at the same time. Simulcasting lets you reach all of them simultaneously from a single broadcast, without running multiple encoders or creating separate content for each platform. That’s the short version. Here’s everything else you Read more…
Two powerful protocols. One streaming platform built for both. Lets focus on what happens today and what’s waiting for us in the future as Ant Media Server perspective. The live streaming world is buzzing about Media over QUIC (MoQ) — a new IETF-standard protocol that promises to combine the scalability Read more…
If you’ve ever set up a live stream — through OBS, a mobile broadcast app, or a custom WebRTC pipeline — you’ve already made decisions about the 16:9 aspect ratio without necessarily thinking about them. Your camera defaulted to 1280×720. Your streaming software suggested 1920×1080. Your viewers watched on a Read more…
