Scalable API solutions for innovative video platforms

Seamlessly integrate 3Q's API solutions into your video workflows and stream the highest quality content on any device, anywhere in the world.

Video infrastructure

Storage, encoding and delivery (CDN) on 3Q proprietary hardware in Europe. Global distribution via multi-CDN — reliable and scalable.

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API

Managing live streaming, video on demand, Live2VOD and VOD2live has never been easier.

HTML5 Player (web SDK)

Seamless integration of the powerful 3Q player for an optimal viewing experience. Includes options for video advertising, multitrack audio, and subtitling, and more.

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Benefits

For even more convenience, take advantage of 3Q's video AI tools and analytics solutions.

The 3Q API license is always included at no additional cost.

The drawbacks of DIY solutions

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Integration of too many individual components (encoder, CDN, player, analytics)
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Complex workflows, high implementation costs
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Difficult to scale for extensive live streaming and VoD projects
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Fragmented APIs from different providers
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Adaptive bit rate, low latency, and quality assurance are difficult to optimize yourself

The API gives you everything you need to integrate video features into your app or platform:
uploading, encoding, player integration, streaming, analytics, and more —
all through a single, consistent API.

Upload videos from any source and optimize them for any endpoint with flexible APIs.
1async function fetchVideoMetadata() {
2  const apiUrl = "https://api.3qsdn.com/v3/files"; 
3  try {
4    const response = await fetch(apiUrl, {
5      method: "GET",
6      headers: {
7        Authorization: `Bearer ${token}`,
8        Accept: "application/json",
9      },
10    });
11 
12    const data = await response.json();
13    console.log("Fetched metadata:", data); 
14  } catch (error) {
15    console.error("Error:", error);
16  }
17} 

Live and on-demand
for your target audience.

Customizable video player designed with accessibility
in mind to ensure a great user experience for everyone.
Fast, reliable video transmission. Adaptive bitrate streaming and multi-CDN delivery ensure reliable video playback of any length across all devices, channels, and network speeds.
Accelerated development process: SDKs offer a simple, standardized way to access the 3Q platform’s features, speeding up development and ensuring compatibility. Our world-class support team is by your side to make every step of your video transformation quick and easy.

What are the benefits of a video API over DIY solutions?

Video technology is complex, from encoding and streaming protocols to CDNs, player optimization, and analytics, all of which require significant time and resources.
Our video API streamlines these tasks into one consistent, fast, and scalable solution.

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No need to set up or operate an encoding infrastructure yourself
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One unified API instead of multiple fragmented services
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Quick integration with SDKs
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Scalable & adaptable
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Shorter time-to-market
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No hidden costs
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Documented support

3Q stands for developers first

With over 15 years of video expertise, 3Q provides the most comprehensive and scalable APIs for seamlessly embedding videos into your application.

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Integration of too many individual components (encoder, CDN, player, analytics)
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Complex workflows, high implementation costs
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Difficult to scale for extensive live streaming and VoD projects
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Fragmented APIs from different providers
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Adaptive bit rate, low latency, and quality assurance are difficult to optimize yourself

3Q is a development partner for

OTT video portals
In-app videos
E-learning
Webcasts
Online videos
Livestream shopping
Intranet portals
Webinars
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Home advantage for developers building solutions for EU companies

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3Q offers GDPR-compliant solutions with its own infrastructure in the EU
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No bundling of third-party services
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Independence from hyperscalers
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Personal support in German and English
Made in Germany for Europe

Any questions?

The Developers Hub gives you access to documentation and videos.

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Talk to us! Whether it's a demo request or technical questions — we're here for you.