Protect yourvideos with media-grade DRM

Same encryption Netflix and Disney+ rely on, with watermarks and access rules that turn it into a full protection stack.

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Encrypted by project

DRM is a per-project setting: switch it on, and every video uploaded to that project gets encrypted on the way in. Widevine and FairPlay protect every resolution at the file level, so any download attempt returns ciphertext.

Protected from extractors

Each playback fetches a per-session license key from our DRM server, and without it the stream is unplayable. Downloaders like SaveFrom or VLC get nothing, and screen recording is blocked at the OS level.

Traced if it ever leaks

Dynamic watermarks burn the viewer's name, email, or ID into every frame. Static watermarks add your logo or fixed text on top. A leaked screen recording traces back to the exact viewer who shared it.

Works almost everywhere

Plays on Udemy, Moodle, Webflow, Canvas, and any platform that accepts an embed code. Widevine and FairPlay cover around 99% of consumer devices, with the few exceptions covered in the full compatibility list.

Encrypted by project

DRM is a per-project setting: switch it on, and every video uploaded to that project gets encrypted on the way in. Widevine and FairPlay protect every resolution at the file level, so any download attempt returns ciphertext.

Protected from extractors

Each playback fetches a per-session license key from our DRM server, and without it the stream is unplayable. Downloaders like SaveFrom or VLC get nothing, and screen recording is blocked at the OS level.

Traced if it ever leaks

Dynamic watermarks burn the viewer's name, email, or ID into every frame. Static watermarks add your logo or fixed text on top. A leaked screen recording traces back to the exact viewer who shared it.

Works almost everywhere

Plays on Udemy, Moodle, Webflow, Canvas, and any platform that accepts an embed code. Widevine and FairPlay cover around 99% of consumer devices, with the few exceptions covered in the full compatibility list.

Match playback access to your own rules

DRM stops downloads and screen recording, but it doesn't know which viewers are allowed to play. Kinescope works with your auth backend: when a viewer presses play, we pass their identifier to your server, and your rules decide whether the key gets released. The access decision stays in your system, where it always was.

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Go beyond DRM with more access rules

Stack more access controls on top of DRM, in any combination that fits the scenario.

Lock the perimeter

Control which sites can host the player.

  • Domain restrictions for embedded playback.
  • Wildcard subdomain support (*.yourcompany.com).
  • Block embedding entirely for direct-link-only delivery.
  • Private-link override to bypass restrictions for one-off sharing.

Hand out the keys

Pick how each viewer identifies themselves before the player loads.

  • Auto-generated per viewer links.
  • Password set per video.
  • One-time codes with session limits and expiry.
  • Access by approved email domains.
  • SSO (SAML) on the Mega plan.
«Kinescope's affordable, scalable, and accessible video solution has been a game-changer, empowering us to deliver world-class education to hundreds of thousands.»
Eriky Kunitake
Head of Business & Operations, Ada (500K+ learners)
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«Kinescope's affordable, scalable, and accessible video solution has been a game-changer, empowering us to deliver world-class education to hundreds of thousands»

Eriky Kunitake, Head of Business & Operations, Ada (500,000+ learners · moved from Mux to Kinescope)
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Need DRM but not the price that goes with it on Vimeo?

On Vimeo, the Enterprise plan you need just to turn on DRM is real. So are the storage and delivery caps below it. None of that lives in Kinescope: DRM ships in every paid plan from €10/month, alongside unlimited storage and bandwidth. For the rest, see the full breakdown.

Coming from YouTube or some other free service? You gain DRM, a full set of access restrictions, and a branded, ad-free player.

The move itself is on us — free on Super and Mega plans. We'll pull your library across (all metadata preserved) and set you up on our side. All usually done in a week or less.

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FAQ

Can’t find the answer you need? Check out our Help Center.

What is DRM?

DRM (Digital Rights Management) is encryption built into the video stream itself. Every viewer's device fetches a temporary license key from our server before playback starts, and without that key the file is unplayable data on disk.

What exactly does DRM protect against?

DRM (Widevine + FairPlay) encrypts the video stream and issues a per-session license key. This blocks the most common attack vectors: direct file download, CDN link harvesting, and stream ripping tools. Combine it with dynamic watermarks and you can trace any leak back to the individual viewer who shared it.

Can't viewers just record their screen?

Screen recording is hard to prevent entirely on every device, since it's a system-level action. Kinescope blocks it on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows where the OS allows it. Beyond that, dynamic watermarks tag every frame with the viewer's identity, making a leak traceable and acting as a strong deterrent. Casual sharers won't risk passing on a recording with their name on every frame.

Does DRM work on all devices and browsers?

Yes, on Widevine (Chrome, Android, and most browsers) and FairPlay (Safari, iOS, macOS), together covering 99%+ of devices viewers actually use. Some edge cases don't support DRM playback: Firefox ESR on desktop, Firefox and UC Browser on Android, and Chrome's incognito mode on Android. Viewers there get a clear in-player message instead of a black screen.

Does turning on DRM cost extra?

No. DRM-protected delivery is priced the same as plain delivery, and DRM itself is included on every paid plan from €10/month.

What happens to existing videos when I turn DRM on?

DRM is set per project and applies to videos uploaded after you switch it on. Videos already in the project keep their previous setting until you re-upload them or move them into an encrypted project.

Will DRM affect my playback analytics?

No. Every retention metric works the same as on plain videos: drop-off points, watch-through rates, real-time viewer counts, and traffic breakdowns by country or device.

Stop paying enterprise prices for DRM

Get full protection from €10/month. No card required.

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