Ant Media is a privately owned company headquartered in the US. Founded in 2017, it employs approximately 40 individuals and reported $3.0M in revenue as of 2024. The company functions as a tier 3 media tech buyer. It specializes in video processing and playout, offering Ant Media Server, which is a video streaming platform and technology enabler. This platform provides Ultra-Low Latency (WebRTC) and Low Latency (CMAF & HLS) video streaming solutions, supported by operational management utilities.
On March 1, 2026, Ant Media released details on enhancing Android live streams using its Ant Media Server, incorporating DeepAR integration for augmented reality effects and Custom Canvas overlays for branding via its Android SDK. Earlier the same day, the company published a guide explaining the H.265 (HEVC) codec, which reduces streaming bandwidth by 50% compared to H.264 while maintaining visual quality, a standard ratified in January 2013. Previously, on February 25, Ant Media provided an explanation of the H.264 (AVC) codec, a lossy video compression standard jointly released in May 2003 that can reduce raw video file sizes by up to 80%. Also on February 25, the company discussed the differences between HD and SD streaming, highlighting how resolution choices affect visual clarity, bandwidth consumption, and server processing. On February 24, Ant Media explored considerations for selecting video container formats, comparing MKV and MP4 and their impact on playback compatibility and adaptive bitrate delivery.
Ant Media's customers primarily consist of connectivity infrastructure, niche sports and telecoms companies. Examples of Ant Media's customers include Electronic Arts (EA), Qualcomm and Vodafone.
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