# What is AWS Elemental MediaPackage?
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AWS Elemental MediaPackage (MediaPackage) is a just-in-time video packaging and origination service that runs in the AWS Cloud. With MediaPackage, you can deliver highly secure, scalable, and reliable video streams to a wide variety of playback devices and content delivery networks (CDNs). 

MediaPackage offers a broadcast-grade viewing experience for viewers, while allowing you the flexibility to control and protect your content. Additionally, the built-in resiliency and scalability of MediaPackage means that you have the right amount of resources at the right time, with no manual intervention required.

**Topics**
+ [Are you a first-time user of MediaPackage?](first-time-user.md)
+ [Concepts and terminology](what-is-terms.md)
+ [Supported inputs and outputs](supported-inputs.md)
+ [How MediaPackage works](what-is-flow.md)
+ [Features of AWS Elemental MediaPackage](what-is-features.md)
+ [Related services](related-services.md)
+ [Accessing MediaPackage](accessing-emp.md)
+ [Pricing for MediaPackage](pricing-for-emp.md)
+ [Regions for MediaPackage](regions-and-endpoints.md)