Product
Brilliant browser streaming
With plenty of fresh features, our PRESTOplay SDK framework is designed to drastically lower the development time and cost of delivering fantastic HTML/JavaScript video players for premium web streaming experiences.
Billions
of PRESTOplay video plays
Track record of success with millions of devices reached daily.
50+
FEATURE ENHANCEMENTS
Fixes common gaps and limitations.
Studio-recognized security
PRESTOplay successfully completed Cartesian’s extensive Farncombe Security Audit®.
30+
PLAYBACK PARTNERS
Seamlessly integrates with leading QoE tools, analytics platforms, ad tech, packagers, and UI frameworks.
IAB
Standard-compliant
OMID-certified, saving you time and cost to monetize validated inventory.
Key facts
Player highlights
Built for developers, our lightweight video player offers secure, adaptive streaming with the latest playback features.
DRM ready
Studio-approved digital rights management (DRM) systems are supported for you to protect and monetize your amazing content. PRESTOplay also works seamlessly with our scalable DRM licensing service.
Addressable ad abilities
Attain next-gen addressable ad revenue opportunities and optimizations like server-guided ad insertion (SGAI) to attract more advertisers – and their budgets. Learn more
Low latency
Give your audience that broadcast-feel with low latency live edge streaming and VOD/live fast channel zapping.
Built-in QoE & analytics
Looking to use quality of experience (QoE) or analytics tools? We’ve pre-integrated popular providers.
Added value
Over and above open source
General open-source players are great for the basics, but things get difficult when extra features, consumer-reach, or support are desired. We offer added value not available with free alternatives.
| PRESTOplay | Open source Shaka Player, Dash.js Video.js | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting-edge features Aligned with the latest industry specs to deliver the best experience |  |  |
| Frequent releases Compatibility & performance improvements to maximize audience reach | | |
| Fast expert support & SLAs Investigate workflow issues & squish sneaky bugs with priority | | |
Support
Here to help
You get more than just software! Whether it’s feature customization to enrich your audience experience, solving tricky playback challenges, or targeting extra devices, our tech experts are here to support your streaming vision.
Trial
Try it now
Demo
Visit our online browser demo to try PRESTOplay, test your own streams, and read our docs.
npm
Install our player package to experiment locally without a license.
Free trial
Get a free trial license to see how our SDK can help you deliver across browsers and web platforms.
Features
Web playback features
Want to dive deeper into PRESTOplay’s features? Take a look at our detailed list.
View full feature details| Supported browsers | Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera (and others featuring MSE/EME) |
| Supported web app frameworks | Electron (Windows, macOS, Linux) |
| Supported TV web platforms | Chromecast, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Hisense Vidaa (and others featuring MSE/EME) |
| Live & VOD adaptive bitrate (ABR) streaming MPEG-DASH, HLS, CMAF, Smooth Streaming | |
| DRM support Widevine, PlayReady, FairPlay Streaming Looking for a DRM provider? Discover DRMtoday! | |
| Addressable ads support | |
| Low & ultra-low latency | |
| Fast channel changing | |
| Multi-language subtitles & closed captions | |
| Thumbnails | |
| Playlists | |
| Third-party QoE & analytics pre-integrated | |
| Common media client/server data support | |
| Fully customizable UI | |
| Light library footprint for fast loading | |
| React Native wrapper option | |
FAQs
Have questions?
Read common questions we receive, or contact us to learn more.
| MPEG-DASH & HLS & Smooth Streaming | |
|---|---|
| Chrome | Windows & macOS & Chrome OS & Android & iOS/iPadOS & Linux |
| Firefox | Windows & macOS & Android & iOS/iPadOS & Linux |
| Safari | macOS & iOS/iPadOS |
| Edge | Windows & macOS & Android & iOS/iPadOS & Linux |
| Opera | Windows & macOS & Android & iOS/iPadOS & Linux |
| Chromecast | |
| Electron | |
| DRM system | MPEG-DASH & Smooth Streaming | HLS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Widevine | Windows® & macOS & Chrome OS™ & Android™ & Linux® | – |
| Chrome | FairPlay Streaming | – | iOS/iPadOS |
| Firefox | Widevine | Windows & macOS & Android & Linux | – |
| Firefox | FairPlay Streaming | – | iOS/iPadOS |
| Safari | FairPlay Streaming | macOS & iOS/iPadOS | macOS & iOS/iPadOS |
| Edge | Widevine & PlayReady | Windows & macOS & Android | – |
| Edge | FairPlay Streaming | – | iOS/iPadOS |
| Opera | Widevine | Windows & macOS & Android | – |
| Opera | FairPlay Streaming | – | iOS/iPadOS |
| Chromecast | Widevine & PlayReady | | – |
| Electron * | Widevine | | – |
* Widevine on Electron requires integration, or you can use our free content security build.
Looking for a DRM provider? Discover DRMtoday!
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Also available
More playback platforms
Explore our other player solutions for consistent cross-platform playback.
VMP signing
Creating a native Windows or macOS desktop player app? We can also assist with speedy Widevine Verified Media Path (VMP) signing.