Documentation
Encode video into your own storage, or let us host and
deliver it. Every request is JSON over HTTP, every field is snake_case, every id
carries its type (job_, vid_, ori_), and every response
is versioned by date. Start with the quickstart, or jump to
the API reference.
Video Hosting
NewUpload a video, let Transcodely transcode, host, and stream it via global CDN — with an embeddable player and per-video cost reporting. Three API calls end-to-end.
Getting Started
8 pagesGet up and running with Transcodely in minutes. Create your first transcoding job.
Core Concepts
17 pagesUnderstand the building blocks — jobs, organizations, presets, origins, and pricing.
Encoding
11 pagesCodecs, containers, resolutions, quality tiers, and streaming formats explained.
API Reference
23 pagesComplete reference for all API endpoints, request parameters, and response fields.
Guides
13 pagesStep-by-step tutorials for common workflows like storage setup and adaptive streaming.
Resources
9 pagesError codes, encoding options, pricing, and changelog.
Run this against your own file
A free account includes 30-second test encodes, so the request on this page can be tried before anything is configured.