Overview
Expression Encoder is a transcoding and linear video editing program. It features a graphical user interface based on Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) as well as a command line interface.
Expression Encoder can export videos to H.264 or VC-1 formats. It can prepare video streams for distribution via Microsoft Silverlight; it supports Silverlight player controls and Silverlight templates.
Microsoft Expression Encoder is available in different editions:
- Pro edition, the full-featured commercial incarnation of the product available through retail or volume licensing outlets as well as the BizSpark program
- Pro edition without codecs, which lacks royalty-incurring codecs and is available to DreamSpark, WebsiteSpark or MSDN subscribers; this version does not support H.264, Advanced Audio Coding (AAC), AVCHD, MPEG-2 and Dolby Digital (AC-3) formats
- Express edition, which is free of charge but feature-limited; this version does not support Live Smooth Streaming and Silverlight DRM
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