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Welcome to Snapencode

Snapencode is a powerful, self-hostable, and API-first video platform designed to give you complete control over your video-on-demand (VOD) and live streaming infrastructure.

Whether you’re creating an online course platform, a fitness app, a corporate training portal, or a full-fledged streaming service, our robust backend and flexible APIs provide the tools you need to build and scale your vision.

We handle the complexities of video processing—transcoding, storage, delivery, and security—so you can focus on what matters most: creating an amazing user experience for your audience.

Core Features

Self-Hosted & Secure

Deploy on your own infrastructure with complete control and privacy

Professional Encoding Pipeline

GPU acceleration, custom profiles, and modern codec support

Live Streaming & VOD

RTMP ingest, adaptive bitrate, and multi-platform restreaming

Bring Your Own Storage

S3-compatible storage, local storage, or any CDN integration

AI-Powered Transcription

OpenAI Whisper integration for accurate, multilingual captions

API-First Design

Comprehensive REST API for custom integrations and workflows

Ready to build?

Take control of your video workflow by deploying Snapencode on your own servers. Follow our installation guide to get your platform up and running in minutes.

New to video platforms? Check out our comprehensive guide to learn the fundamentals of video processing, streaming protocols, and content delivery.