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What is CMAF?

CMAF (Common Media Application Format) is a standardized container format for encoding and delivering fragmented media content. It aims to reduce complexity and fragmentation in the online media ecosystem by providing a single format that can be used for both HTTP-based adaptive streaming (like DASH and HLS) and progressive download. It primarily relies on fragmented MP4 (fMP4) and allows for a common encryption and content protection scheme. CMAF enables low-latency streaming and is widely used in modern streaming platforms and content delivery networks.

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What other technologies are related to CMAF?

CMAF Competitor Technologies

HLS

HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) is an adaptive bitrate streaming protocol from Apple. While it can be used with CMAF, it is often considered a competing technology as it has its own specific manifest format and ecosystem.

mentioned alongside CMAF in 6% (373) of relevant job posts

MPEG-DASH

MPEG-DASH is another adaptive bitrate streaming protocol. It can use CMAF, but has its own manifest and ecosystem and serves as a competing technology.

mentioned alongside CMAF in 11% (124) of relevant job posts

MPEG-TS

MPEG Transport Stream (MPEG-TS) is a container format, often used with HLS, which predates and competes with fMP4 as a delivery format. CMAF aims to replace it.

mentioned alongside CMAF in 17% (57) of relevant job posts

Dash

Dash is another adaptive bitrate streaming protocol. It can use CMAF, but has its own manifest and ecosystem and serves as a competing technology.

mentioned alongside CMAF in 3% (260) of relevant job posts

RTMP

Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) is a streaming protocol primarily used for live streaming. It is not adaptive bitrate and is not based on HTTP, so it's largely a competitor.

mentioned alongside CMAF in 5% (84) of relevant job posts