Digitranscode

Self-Hosted

Open-source media transcoding tool for self-hosted workflows

Overview

Digitranscode is an open-source, self-hosted media transcoding tool designed for users who want control over their media processing. It supports batch transcoding of popular formats (MP4, MKV, FLAC, AVI) with customizable quality profiles. The web UI lets you manage jobs, monitor progress, and schedule tasks. Deployment is simplified via Docker Compose, with options for GPU acceleration (requires GPU-enabled Docker setup). It integrates with local storage and S3-compatible services, plus an API for automating workflows with media servers or CMS tools—ideal for avoiding cloud transcoding costs.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  digitranscode:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: digitranscode
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Multi-format transcoding (MP4, MKV, FLAC, AVI)
Batch processing and scheduled jobs
Web UI for job management and progress tracking
GPU acceleration support for faster processing
API access and S3/local storage integration

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Digitranscode hard to install?

No—Digitranscode uses Docker Compose for one-command deployment, setting up the web UI and worker nodes. GPU acceleration requires extra Docker configuration (e.g., NVIDIA Container Toolkit), but the documentation provides step-by-step guides for most setups.

? Is it a good alternative to AWS Elastic Transcoder?

Yes—if you prefer self-hosted control and want to avoid cloud costs. It offers similar transcoding capabilities but without per-minute fees, though you’ll need to manage your own server resources (CPU/GPU) for performance.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Digitranscode is open source under the MIT License. You can use, modify, and distribute it for free with no hidden costs or restrictions.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Miscellaneous

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted control over media)
⊕ No recurring subscription fees
⊕ Docker deployment for easy setup
⊕ Customizable quality profiles

Cons

⊖ Requires significant server resources (CPU/GPU for fast transcoding)
⊖ GPU acceleration setup needs technical knowledge
⊖ Limited mobile-optimized UI features