Whitepaper: Adaptive Bitrate Streaming

Videos should play smoothly on every device, regardless of location and internet speed.

Adaptive bitrate streaming continuously adjusts video quality to network conditions. The video consists of segments a few seconds long, each available in several quality levels. For every segment, the player selects the quality that the current bandwidth and device allow.

The whitepaper explains how the player moves up and down the encoding ladder and which streaming protocols support ABR, including HLS and DASH. It also shows the benefits ABR streaming offers companies, from higher video quality and less buffering to access for viewers with slower connections.

The 3Q video player delivers high playback quality and a smooth viewing experience on every device.

Download the free whitepaper “Adaptive Bitrate Streaming”.