MediaConvert Introduces new video probe API and UI

Introducing Probe API, a powerful and free metadata analysis tool for AWS Elemental MediaConvert. Optimized for efficiency, Probe API reads header metadata to quickly return essential information about your media files, including codec specifications, pixel formats, color space details, and container information - all without waiting to process the actual video content. This analysis capability makes it an invaluable tool for content creators, developers, and media professionals who need to quickly validate files, automate workflows, or utilize Elementals' Step Functions to make encoding decisions based on source material characteristics.

For complete implementation details and usage examples, please visit the MediaConvert API Reference documentation. The Probe API can be utilized in any region where AWS Elemental MediaConvert is available, making it a versatile tool for streamlining your media workflow analysis.

To get started with Probe API and explore its capabilities, visit the AWS Elemental MediaConvert product page or consult the User Guide for comprehensive documentation.