Protect your video content with DRM, now GA
Blog post from Mux
Mux Video has launched a Digital Rights Management (DRM) feature to help creators protect their video content from piracy, making it generally available after thorough beta testing. DRM is crucial for safeguarding premium content by encrypting video files and ensuring only authorized players can decrypt them, thus deterring casual piracy and satisfying legal requirements. Implementing DRM independently can be complex, but Mux simplifies the process by offering encryption and license generation for major DRM technologies like Google Widevine, Microsoft PlayReady, and Apple FairPlay, along with DRM-enabled players across various platforms. The service is available as an add-on with a $100 monthly fee and $0.003 per license, and it includes support for high-traffic volume discounts. Access to DRM can be requested through the Mux dashboard, and while Mux handles most of the setup, FairPlay requires a separate application to Apple. The integration process is straightforward, allowing users to focus on their projects rather than DRM protocols.