THRON accepts any type of digital asset: images in all professional formats, videos, Office documents and PDFs, audio files, and vector graphics. Once uploaded, the system automatically processes each file and makes it available for distribution on active channels, in the optimal format and quality for each device — without any manual conversion.

This page lists all supported input (upload) and output (delivery) formats.

Input formats

Video

THRON accepts major consumer and broadcast video formats. The source file is automatically transcoded upon completion of the upload.

.mp4 · .mov · .avi · .mkv · .wmv · .flv · .webm · .mpeg · .3gp · .mxf

Audio

.mp3 · .wav · .aac · .flac · .ogg · .wma · .m4a · .aiff

Images

THRON supports standard formats, major RAW formats from popular cameras, and native formats of professional graphic suites.

Note — RAW formats
Support for RAW formats depends on compatibility with camera manufacturers and system library updates. Not all camera models are guaranteed.

Note — PSD files
For .psd files larger than 100 MB preview is not guaranteed.

Documents

Major Office formats, Apple iWork and OpenDocument formats are supported, as well as PDFs and structured text formats.

Output formats

When an asset is delivered on a channel, the platform always delivers it in the most suitable format for the device and the end-user's connection. Conversion happens automatically and completely transparently.

Note — AI MediaBoost
The image and video formats available for output depend on the AI MediaBoost profile active on your platform: not all formats are available on all plans. Check the AI MediaBoost Profiles page for details by plan.

Video delivery: streaming and download

THRON supports two video delivery modes, automatically selected based on the channel and distribution context.

Streaming

Used for adaptive playback on web, embedded players, and mobile.

• Format: HLS (with automatic quality selection during playback)
• Optimized for variable networks and low startup latency
• Supported codecs: H.264, H.265 (HLS / Fragmented MP4)

Download

Used for static distribution and direct download.

• Format: Progressive MP4
• Single quality optimized per channel
• Supported codecs: H.264, H.265, AV1

Streaming and download modes can coexist on the same environment based on distribution needs.

Automatic image optimization

During delivery, images are dynamically resized and optimized:

• Maximum generated width: 4096px
• Dynamic resizing available upon request
• Transparency preserved where supported by the output format

Video channel configuration

Video transcoding is based on predefined channel configurations that determine resolution, codec, bitrate, and delivery mode.

H.264 Channels

H.265 Channels

AV1 Channels

The Quality Setting is an internal compression parameter: lower values produce higher quality and larger file sizes.

Audio

Resolution management

• Content is never upscaled beyond its original resolution
• Channels with a resolution higher than the source are automatically skipped
• Aspect ratio is always preserved
• Vertical videos are handled automatically

Compatibility

To ensure maximum compatibility:

• Existing H.264 channels must remain active
• H.265 and AV1 channels can be added incrementally
• For new environments, it is recommended to directly use the standard configurations indicated above
• Existing environments may require compatibility configurations to preserve active integrations

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For technical problems, write to support@thron.com.