media server transcoding

COMA Transcoding for Better Playback Compatibility

Use COMA Media Server transcoding for unsupported codecs, bandwidth limits, subtitles, HDR fallback and smoother remote media playback.

Compatibility when direct play cannot work

Transcoding converts media when a browser, device, subtitle format, HDR source or network connection cannot handle the original file cleanly.

Quality choices

Remote playback can use lower quality options such as 10 Mbps or 4 Mbps where bandwidth or device performance needs a lighter stream.

Transcode visibility

COMA surfaces active and failed transcode jobs so server owners can troubleshoot FFmpeg, CPU, GPU and subtitle burn-in problems.

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Remote Streaming With COMA

Stream your self-hosted COMA Media Server library outside your home with secure remote access, Cloudflare-style tunnels, relay-ready playback and account controls.

Open feature Direct Play in COMA

Direct Play in COMA Media Server keeps playback efficient by streaming compatible files without conversion for better quality and lower CPU use.

Open feature Shared Family Libraries in COMA

Share COMA Media Server libraries with family accounts using private invites, scoped permissions, profiles, playback controls and download rules.

Open feature COMA Docker Support

Run COMA Media Server with Docker using a Compose package for containerised private streaming, remote access and self-hosted media libraries.

Open feature Private Streaming With COMA

Build a private cloud streaming setup with COMA Media Server while keeping media files on your own server and controlling account access.

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