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google-cloud-video-transcoder

library1.20.0pypypi✓ verified 84d ago

The `google-cloud-video-transcoder` client library provides a Python interface for interacting with the Google Cloud Transcoder API. This API allows users to transcode video content into various formats, catering to broadcasters, production companies, and individuals needing to adapt videos for different devices. It is an actively maintained library within the larger `google-cloud-python` ecosystem, with continuous updates aligning with Google Cloud's rapid release cadence.

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pip install google-cloud-video-transcoder

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INSTALL

IMPORT

SIG · GOOGLE-CLOUD-VIDEO

google-cloud-video-transcoder

gcppythonv1.20.0

Install

5.3s avg

Import

1691ms

Disk

66MB

Pass rate

10/ 10

Env Coverage10 / 10

glibc

3.9–3.13

musl

3.9–3.13

Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

tested against v1.20.0 · pip install

no network on importno background threads

Install × environment matrix

Each cell = how many times install + import succeeded across repeated harness runs. Partial = flaky.
glibc = Debian/Ubuntu slim · musl = Alpine Linux

musl

py 3.10–3.920 runs

installs and imports cleanly · install 0.0s · import 1.945s · 68.3MB

glibc

py 3.10–3.920 runs

installs and imports cleanly · install 5.3s · import 1.437s · 66MB

66MB installed

● package 66MB

Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

TranscoderServiceClient

✓ from google.cloud.video.transcoder_v1 import TranscoderServiceClient

video_transcoder_v1

✓ from google.cloud import video_transcoder_v1

✗ from google.cloud.video.transcoder import TranscoderServiceClient

The client class is within a versioned submodule, typically `transcoder_v1`.

This quickstart demonstrates how to instantiate the `TranscoderServiceClient`. Before running, ensure you have a Google Cloud project, billing enabled, and the Transcoder API enabled. Authentication typically relies on Application Default Credentials (ADC); set the `GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS` environment variable or run `gcloud auth application-default login`.

import os from google.cloud.video.transcoder_v1 import TranscoderServiceClient # Set up Application Default Credentials or specify a service account key path # os.environ['GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS'] = 'path/to/your/key.json' project_id = os.environ.get('GCP_PROJECT_ID', 'your-gcp-project-id') try: client = TranscoderServiceClient() print(f"Successfully instantiated TranscoderServiceClient for project: {project_id}") # Further API calls would go here, e.g., to list jobs: # parent = f"projects/{project_id}/locations/us-central1" # for job in client.list_jobs(parent=parent): # print(f"Job: {job.name}") except Exception as e: print(f"An error occurred: {e}") print("Ensure you have authenticated and enabled the Transcoder API for your project.")

Debug

Known issues

breakingPython 3.8 and older are no longer supported. The library now requires Python 3.9 or newer.

fix

Upgrade your Python environment to 3.9 or a newer active version. Update your `google-cloud-video-transcoder` library to the latest version after upgrading Python.

affects: <=1.x.x (for Python < 3.9 compatibility), >=1.0.0 (for requiring Python 3.9+)

gotchaAuthentication is required for all Google Cloud API interactions. Applications running locally often rely on Application Default Credentials (ADC).

fix

Set the `GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS` environment variable to the path of your service account key file, or authenticate via the gcloud CLI using `gcloud auth application-default login`. Ensure the service account has the necessary permissions (e.g., 'Transcoder Editor' or 'Owner').

affects: All versions

gotchaThe Transcoder API and billing must be explicitly enabled in your Google Cloud project before making API calls.

fix

Navigate to the Google Cloud Console, select your project, go to 'APIs & Services' -> 'Library', search for 'Transcoder API', and enable it. Also, ensure billing is enabled for your project.

affects: All versions

Errors

Common errors & fixes

google.auth.exceptions.DefaultCredentialsError: Could not automatically determine credentials.

The application could not find valid Google Cloud authentication credentials.

fix

Authenticate your environment. For local development, run `gcloud auth application-default login` or set the `GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS` environment variable to a service account key JSON file path.

google.api_core.exceptions.NotFound: 404 Not Found: The requested URL was not found on this server.

This error often indicates that the specified resource (e.g., project, location, job) does not exist or is misspelled, or the Transcoder API is not enabled for the project.

fix

Verify that your project ID, region, and any resource names are correct. Ensure the Transcoder API is enabled for your Google Cloud project in the API Library.

ImportError: cannot import name 'TranscoderServiceClient' from 'google.cloud.video.transcoder'

Incorrect import path for the client class. The client is typically located in a versioned submodule.

fix

Use the correct import path: `from google.cloud.video.transcoder_v1 import TranscoderServiceClient`.

Upgrade

Version history

1.20.0latest on PyPI · released Mar 26, 2026

Audit

Dependencies

pythonrequiredRequires Python 3.9 or newer.

google-api-corerequiredCore library for Google API clients.

google-authrequiredHandles authentication for Google Cloud services.

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/googleapis/google-cloud-python ↗

packagehttps://pypi.org/project/google-cloud-video-transcoder/ ↗