AWS Elemental MediaStore
Video origin storage (legacy)
Support ended in November 2025. It was storage optimized for video, acting as a low-latency origin for live streams.
- Cost$ Low
- Difficulty●●●●●
- Costs money when idle?A little
- Serverless
⚠️ Retired or retiring service
Open Elemental MediaStore on the map →
End of support November 2025
Think of it asLike a warehouse dedicated to video that has now closed.
When to use it
✓ Use it when
Not for new projects; only for understanding older architectures.
✗ Avoid it when
In all cases → MediaPackage or S3 + CloudFront.
Common uses
- Origin for live streams (legacy architecture)
What does it cost?
- Pricing model: Billed per GB stored and data ingest fees.
