video_encoder

Convert one raw video stream into encoded access units. video_encoder accepts raw video only and can feed rtmp_push, srt_push, or segment.

{
  "name": "h264",
  "type": "video_encoder",
  "inputs": ["mix_video"],
  "config": {
    "codec": "h264",
    "bitrateBps": 2500000,
    "keyframeIntervalSec": 2
  }
}

Field	Default	Description
codec	required	h264, h265, vp9, or av1.
bitrateBps	auto	Target bitrate, capped at 50 Mbps.
keyframeIntervalSec	2	GOP interval, capped at 10 seconds.
enableBFrames	false	Enable encoder B-frames.

Equivalent compiler-generated nodes with the same input, filters, and config are shared across sinks. A Job may contain at most one video_encoder after sink encoding shortcuts are expanded. RTC sinks, including WHIP, reject encoded input and must receive raw video.