EncodingProduct Launch
Agora adds full VP9 support in Safari browsers
Agora has announced that it is the first real-time video platform-as-a-service (PaaS) provider to offer full support for VP9 video in browsers, including Safari. This release enhances video capabilities for its users across different web environments.
Key Takeaways
- Agora says it is the first real-time video PaaS provider to offer full VP9 support in browsers.
- Safari is included in Agora’s VP9 browser support release.
- The update expands VP9 video support across different web environments for Agora users.
Why It Matters
Agora’s release brings full VP9 browser support, including Safari, to its real-time video PaaS. For teams building browser-based video experiences, that means VP9 is now available through a single platform across more web environments. The key competitive signal is Agora’s claim to be first among real-time video PaaS providers to offer this coverage. Watch for whether Agora expands the same support to additional browsers or related encoding paths beyond the VP9 rollout.
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