DRM-X 4.0 FAQs

What Is the Haihaisoft DRM-X Digital Rights Management Platform?

The Haihaisoft DRM-X Digital Rights Management Platform is a next-generation, revolutionary DRM solution offering high security, low cost, and on-demand deployment. It helps content owners comprehensively address digital piracy and unauthorized distribution.

Using DRM-X, you can encrypt, publish, and sell audio, video, documents, web content, images, JavaScript, and more—combined with Haihaisoft Smart Prevent Screen recording technology to prevent illegal downloading, sharing, re-recording, and screen capture. DRM-X also supports Zoom meeting DRM protection, securing online meetings, remote training, and live teaching sessions.

DRM-X provides complete and precise control over who can access content, under what conditions, and for how long—enabling fine-grained digital rights management.

With DRM-X, enterprises and content creators can not only significantly enhance the security of their digital content, but also increase content monetization value, accelerate the launch of products and services, and attract more users and customers. Whether for online education, enterprise training, video-on-demand, digital publishing, or Zoom meeting and internal document protection, DRM-X is a trusted Digital Rights Management platform.

Who Is DRM-X Suitable For?

DRM-X is designed for individuals and enterprises that need to protect digital content, prevent piracy, and stop unauthorized distribution.

It supports encryption and protection for video, audio, PDF documents, web pages, images, and Zoom meeting, combined with Haihaisoft Smart Prevent Screen recording technology.

Whether you are an online education platform, video content creator, content distribution service, or an enterprise that needs secure document and video delivery, DRM-X offers a reliable, stable, and easy-to-deploy DRM solution.

What Business Models Does DRM-X Support?

The Haihaisoft DRM-X Digital Rights Management platform provides content owners and publishers with multiple flexible monetization models, enabling secure content distribution and sustainable revenue generation.

DRM-X seamlessly integrates with existing user authentication systems and order management systems, granting specific users authorized access to designated content. Combined with video encryption and Smart Prevent Screen Recording Technology, DRM-X ensures that content is used strictly within the authorized scope, effectively preventing piracy and unauthorized distribution.

With DRM-X, you can easily implement the following common digital content monetization models:

● Subscription Services ● Purchase & Download (Pay-per-Item) ● Rental Services ● Video-on-Demand, VOD ● Pay-Per-View (PPV) ● Preview-and-Purchase

These models apply to videos, online courses, audio, PDFs, and Zoom meeting, maximizing content value while ensuring copyright security.

What Do I Need to Use DRM-X?

Getting started with DRM-X is simple. Register a DRM-X account, choose a service plan, and start encrypting and publishing your content.

View pricing plans:

https://www.drm-x.com/Fees-Compare-4.0.aspx

How Does DRM-X Prevent Downloaded Content from Being Tampered With?

The Haihaisoft DRM-X Digital Rights Management platform employs multiple security mechanisms to ensure that downloaded digital content is not illegally tampered with or misused throughout its entire lifecycle.

DRM-X encrypts digital content and applies signature protection using authorization licenses. Even if encrypted files are copied or distributed, any tampering or corruption will be automatically detected by Haihaisoft client software, and playback will be denied to prevent unauthorized use.

In addition, DRM-X assigns a unique license to each authorized piece of content and binds it to specific device hardware. This effectively prevents digital media files from being illegally copied and redistributed. Even if the encrypted file itself is transferred to another device, it cannot be played on an unauthorized device.

At the same time, DRM-X adopts industry-standard tamper-resistance technologies to protect local DRM license files. When combined with Smart Prevent Screen Recording Technology, this approach further prevents illegal re-recording, screen capturing, and secondary distribution, providing comprehensive copyright protection for digital content.

How Does DRM-X Prevent Downloaded Content from Being Tampered With?

The DRM-X Digital Rights Management platform comprehensively prevents unauthorized access and misuse of digital content through a combination of content encryption, rights control, and license verification.

DRM-X encrypts digital content and binds clearly defined usage rights to each piece of content, including who is allowed to access the content, when it can be accessed, and how long it can be used. Only users with valid authorization can play DRM-protected videos, audio files, documents, and Zoom online meeting through Haihaisoft client software.

When content is played or opened, the player automatically checks whether the user’s device holds a valid DRM authorization license. If no valid license is detected, the user is redirected to an authorization or registration page, ensuring that content is accessed only within a legally authorized environment.

DRM-X licenses are independent of the actual content files. Even if encrypted content is widely distributed, only users with valid licenses can access and use the content. This mechanism ensures strong security while also providing content providers with greater flexibility in content distribution.

In addition, DRM-X supports assigning unique access credentials to different users and, when combined with Haihaisoft Smart Prevent Screen Recording Technology, effectively prevents illegal recording, re-recording, and secondary distribution, providing comprehensive copyright protection for digital content.

How does DRM-X integrate with existing LMS, CMS, or order management systems?

The DRM-X Digital Rights Management platform provides standard XML Web Service APIs, enabling seamless integration with existing LMS platforms (such as Moodle, WordPress with LearnPress or LearnDash plugins), CMS systems (such as WordPress websites), order management systems, and other business platforms.

For example, when a user accesses a DRM-protected video course through your LMS, the client automatically calls the DRM-X integration API URL configured by your developers. Within the integration logic, the system verifies the user’s eligibility to obtain a DRM authorization license based on course order records and user authorization data stored in your own database, including course usage duration and access conditions.

Once the authorization conditions are confirmed, the system automatically updates the user’s rights and issues the corresponding DRM authorization license for the course, without any manual intervention. This enables secure content delivery and fine-grained, automated rights control.

This integration mechanism is not limited to video courses. It also applies to audio content, PDF documents, and Zoom online meeting. When combined with Haihaisoft Smart Prevent Screen Recording Technology, it effectively prevents illegal downloading, re-recording, screen capturing, and unauthorized distribution, ensuring comprehensive copyright protection for digital content.

The DRM-X licensing workflow is independent of the content files themselves, ensuring high security while providing exceptional flexibility for content distribution and business model expansion, allowing platforms to launch and scale rapidly.

• API documentation:

  https://4.drm-x.cn/haihaisoftLicenseservice.asmx

  https://4.drm-x.com/haihaisoftLicenseservice.asmx

• DRM-X 4.0 Integration tutorial:

  https://www.drm-x.com/DRM-X4.0_integration_tutorial.aspx

Can users play encrypted videos without an Internet connection?

Yes. Whether offline playback is supported depends on the license Rights settings defined for the content.

If offline usage is enabled in DRM-X, users can play DRM-protected videos, audio files, and documents after successfully obtaining a valid authorization license—even when no Internet connection is available. During offline playback, the content remains protected by DRM encryption and Haihaisoft Smart Prevent Screen Recording Technology, preventing illegal copying and unauthorized distribution.

Can DRM-X–protected content be assigned an expiration period?

Yes. DRM-X supports flexible content expiration control. Content providers can configure Rights to define either:

● expiration date ● A usage duration limit (for example, a specific number of hours or days)

Once the defined expiration period is reached, the content can no longer be played or accessed, ensuring that digital content is used strictly within the authorized scope.

Can DRM-X restrict user authorization to specific computers or devices?

Yes. DRM-X supports binding authorization licenses to individual users and/or specific devices. The system uniquely identifies each device using a Computer Hardware ID and validates it during the authorization process.

With this mechanism, content providers can:

● Limit the number of devices that a single account is allowed to use ● Prevent account credentials from being shared across multiple devices ● Disable or manage authorization for devices that violate usage policies

This capability effectively prevents unauthorized content distribution. When combined with other DRM-X features—such as dynamic digital watermarking and Haihaisoft Smart Prevent Screen Recording Technology—it further enhances the overall security of digital content.

Can DRM licenses be revoked if misuse is detected?

Yes. The Haihaisoft DRM-X Digital Rights Management platform provides a flexible and fully controllable license revocation mechanism. Content providers can revoke authorization licenses at any time based on actual business needs, preventing content from being further accessed or distributed.

Revoking an Entire License Profile

Within DRM-X, content providers can revoke all licenses issued under a specific License Profile directly from the License Profile management interface.

Once revoked, all content encrypted using that license profile will immediately become inaccessible and can no longer be played or opened.

This method is suitable for scenarios that require a unified suspension of content usage, such as:

● Requiring all users to immediately stop accessing a specific batch of protected content ● Urgently removing or recalling content due to copyright or compliance requirements

Revoking an Individual User’s License

DRM-X also allows content providers to revoke licenses for individual users through the management console.

For example, if a user receives a refund after purchasing DRM-protected content, the content provider can immediately revoke the user’s authorization, preventing further access or usage of the related content.

Through these mechanisms, DRM-X helps ensure fair transactions while enabling content providers to effectively protect their legal rights and maintain strong copyright security.

Does DRM-X support “Download to Own” or “Download to Rent” models?

Yes. The Haihaisoft DRM-X Digital Rights Management platform supports multiple mainstream digital content distribution and monetization models, including:

● Download to Own ● Download to Rent ● Subscription

All of these models are implemented based on user authentication and license authorization mechanisms. Developers can integrate DRM-X with existing business systems through the XML Web Service APIs provided by DRM-X, ensuring that digital content is securely used strictly within the authorized scope.

Does DRM-X support digital watermarking?

Yes. DRM-X 4.0 supports dynamic digital watermarking. When users open protected content through the Xvast Browser, user-specific identity information—such as name, phone number, or user ID—is dynamically displayed on the content.

The dynamic digital watermark has the following characteristics:

● Semi-transparent and non-removable ● Remains visible even when content is captured via screen recording software or external recording devices ● Can be used as forensic evidence for piracy tracing, effectively deterring and preventing unauthorized distribution

To further enhance security, DRM-X 4.0 dynamic watermarking also supports:

● Displaying multiple watermarks simultaneously in videos ● Displaying watermarks at an angled orientation in PDF documents ● Displaying multiple watermarks within web content

When combined with Smart Prevent Screen Recording Technology, digital watermarking significantly strengthens overall anti-piracy protection.

How can DRM-X–protected content be distributed?

Content protected by the DRM-X Digital Rights Management platform can be distributed using multiple flexible and secure methods, including:

● Online streaming or progressive download via web servers ● Cloud storage downloads and P2P distribution ● Offline distribution via USB drives, external hard disks, or other physical media ● DRM-X Cloud Storage Service (based on secure 1AICloud hosting)

The DRM-X 4.0 platform supports cloud storage services powered by the 1AICloud secure cloud infrastructure. Content providers can upload DRM-encrypted content from local environments to the cloud, where only encrypted files are stored and transmitted. No plaintext source files are ever accessed, further enhancing content security and reliability.

Regardless of the distribution method used, DRM-protected content cannot be opened or played without a valid DRM authorization license.

What if I don’t have my own website but still want to publish DRM-protected media content online?

Even if you do not have your own website, you can easily publish and play DRM-protected content online by using the built-in 1AICloud cloud storage service integrated into the Haihaisoft DRM-X 4.0 management console.

In DRM-X 4.0, the 1AICloud cloud storage service is deeply integrated with the management backend. Content providers simply encrypt their audio and video content locally using DRM-X 4.0, then upload the encrypted file to the DRM-X cloud storage for centralized management and secure distribution.

At the same time, you can use AI tools to quickly generate an online playback page and securely embed DRM-protected video content stored in the 1AICloud cloud storage.

After completing these steps, you can directly host the playback page on the 1AICloud cloud storage through the DRM-X 4.0 management console. The system will automatically generate an accessible online playback URL. By sharing this link with authorized users, you can enable secure online playback of DRM-protected content—without building your own website or server infrastructure.

With DRM-X 4.0, all online playback content remains fully protected by DRM encryption, license authorization control, and Haihaisoft Smart Prevent Screen Recording Technology. This effectively prevents illegal downloading, re-recording, and piracy, making it ideal for secure distribution of video courses, audio and video content, and Zoom meeting recordings.

How does DRM-X work with my existing website and user system?

The Haihaisoft DRM-X Digital Rights Management platform provides standard XML Web Service APIs, enabling seamless integration with your existing website and user account systems—without requiring major modifications to your current architecture.

When users access DRM-X–protected content, the client automatically calls the custom login integration URL configured within DRM-X. During this integration process, your existing website or business system handles user authentication, course or order entitlement validation, and determines whether the user meets the conditions required to obtain content authorization.

Once the verification is completed, the system sends a request to the DRM-X license server, which automatically issues the appropriate DRM authorization license to eligible users. This enables secure playback and precise access control for protected content.

Throughout the entire process, DRM-X is responsible only for content encryption, license verification, and playback control. User identity management, account systems, and order logic remain fully managed by your existing website or business platform.

This integration approach allows existing websites to rapidly add professional-grade Digital Rights Management and content protection capabilities—without altering their original system architecture.

What business application scenarios does DRM-X support?

The DRM-X Digital Rights Management system is a powerful and highly configurable DRM solution, widely used in audio and video encryption, video DRM, PDF document protection, and web content security. Through flexible licensing mechanisms and strong encryption technologies, DRM-X helps content providers and enterprises securely distribute content, protect copyrights, and achieve sustainable monetization.

Subscription-Based Content Services (Subscription DRM)

DRM-X supports mainstream subscription-based business models and is ideal for video platforms, music services, and online education platforms.

● Supports time-based DRM licenses (start date / end date) ● Allows unlimited playback of encrypted content during the subscription period ● Licenses are automatically renewed after payment and expire when the subscription ends ● Effectively prevents illegal sharing and piracy of subscription content

Single Content Purchase and Download (Pay-per-Item DRM)

DRM-X supports pay-per-item purchase and download, one of the most common digital content monetization models.

● Licenses are issued per individual audio file, video, or document ● Downloaded content remains protected by DRM ● Supports permanent licenses or time-limited licenses

Content Rental Services (Rental DRM)

DRM-X enables flexible rental models through time-based licensing.

● Supports dual restrictions: viewing window and playback duration. ● Content can be downloaded in advance and stored in encrypted form. ● Licenses automatically expire after the rental period ends.

Example: After renting a movie, users may start playback at any time within 30 days. Once playback begins, the content remains accessible for 24 hours.

Video-on-Demand (VOD) / Pay-Per-View (PPV)

DRM-X is widely used in Video-on-Demand and Pay-Per-View scenarios.

● Supports authorization by view count, content item, or user ● Supports browser-based online playback and local playback ● Strictly controls playback count and usage rights

Preview and Purchase Model (Preview & Purchase)

DRM-X supports marketing models that combine content preview with paid conversion.

● Supports limits on preview duration or number of preview plays ● User registration is required for previews, helping with user data collection ● Automatically redirects users to purchase once preview limits are reached

This model is widely used in music, video, and online course platforms.

One File, Multiple Rights (One File, Multiple Rights)

With DRM-X, a single encrypted file can be distributed under multiple licensing strategies.

● Different pricing corresponds to different usage rights ● Supports short-term, long-term, or perpetual access ● Allows optional transfer to mobile devices

Enterprise Internal Content and Sensitive Information Protection

DRM-X is widely used for enterprise internal content security management.

● Encrypts corporate training videos, technical materials, and business documents ● Access restricted to designated employees or authorized devices ● Prevents copying, external sharing, and unauthorized distribution

Online Education and Remote Training (E-Learning DRM)

DRM-X is an ideal DRM solution for online education platforms.

● Supports encryption of course videos, learning materials, and PDF textbooks ● Content can only be accessed after authorization ● Effectively prevents illegal redistribution and re-recording of courses

Additional Application Scenarios

DRM-X also supports many other flexible business models, including:

● Online schools ● Long-term licenses for single users ● Enterprise-grade private deployment ● Customized licensing strategies

The DRM-X Digital Rights Management system can be deeply customized to meet the needs of different industries and business requirements.

What file formats does DRM-X support?

The DRM-X Digital Rights Management system supports a wide range of mainstream digital content formats. It provides high-strength encryption and copyright protection for audio and video files, documents, web pages, websites, and online meeting content, and is widely used in video DRM, audio DRM, PDF encryption, HTML encryption, and website copyright protection scenarios.

Supported Audio, Video, and Document Formats

With a DRM-X account, you can encrypt and protect the following commonly used content formats:

● MP4 video files ● WebM video files ● MP3 audio files ● WAV audio files ● PDF documents and eBooks

These formats are widely used in online education, video platforms, enterprise training, and digital publishing.

HTML / HTML5 (H5) Encryption Protection

DRM-X 4.0 HTML encryption technology can be used to protect entire static websites or HTML5 (H5 animation) applications, including:

● HTML pages ● JavaScript scripts ● CSS style files ● Image resources ● Audio and video content ● PDF documents

All resources are loaded in encrypted form on both the client side and the cloud, effectively preventing source code theft, page copying, and unauthorized distribution.

Dynamic Website Protection

DRM-X 4.0 not only supports static content encryption, but also provides high-performance DRM protection for entire dynamic websites based on Nginx. By integrating DRM-X at the Nginx layer, dynamic website encryption is language-agnostic and supports all programming languages and frameworks supported by Nginx. This includes, but is not limited to:

● JavaScript ● CSS ● Image resources ● PHP ● Python ● Java ● Node.js ● Ruby

Because encryption is implemented at the web server (Nginx) level, no changes to existing application code or business logic are required. This enables comprehensive, high-speed DRM protection for dynamic websites while preserving system performance, scalability, and development flexibility.

Zoom Video Meeting DRM Protection

DRM-X 4.0 supports encryption and protection for Zoom video meeting and deeply integrates Haihaisoft’s core security technologies, including:

● Zoom meeting anti-screen-recording protection ● Cross-platform Smart Prevent Screen Recording Technology ● Dynamic digital watermarking with user traceability

This effectively prevents meeting content from being illegally recorded, distributed, or leaked, making it ideal for enterprise meetings, remote training, and online courses.

Does DRM-X support Renewability?

Yes. DRM-X fully supports Renewability.

Renewability is a critical security mechanism in Digital Rights Management (DRM) systems. It refers to continuously enhancing overall security by regularly updating DRM system components in order to respond to new cracking methods and emerging security threats.

Explanation of DRM-X’s Renewability security mechanism

DRM-X adopts a continuously evolving security architecture to ensure long-term and reliable system operation:

● Approximately 10–15 system updates per year to continuously enhance DRM security capabilities ● Updates include both routine security hardening and feature optimizations, as well as rapid responses to newly emerging security threats ● By continuously upgrading the client software, the content protection lifecycle is effectively extended

Authorization control and client security management

DRM-X allows content providers to finely control client security levels:

● Content providers can reject service requests from outdated or lower-security client versions ● Users must upgrade or update the specified client version before they can continue accessing protected content ● This effectively prevents content leakage caused by compromised older client versions

This mechanism ensures that only clients meeting the latest security standards can obtain content authorization.

Core value of Renewability

● Continuously improves DRM system security ● Rapidly responds to new cracking and attack methods ● Extends the copyright protection lifecycle of digital content ● Reduces the risk of illegal content distribution

Does DRM-X support Super Distribution?

Yes. DRM-X supports Super Distribution. Digital media files and PDF documents remain encrypted and protected throughout their entire lifecycle. DRM-X–protected content files can be freely shared and distributed among users without exposing plaintext content or actual usage rights.

When users without authorization attempt to access digital media or PDF files shared through Super Distribution, the system automatically redirects them to the DRM-X license acquisition page or to a content provider’s customized authorization page. Users must obtain the appropriate license according to predefined business rules. Only after successfully obtaining a DRM license can users play or view the protected content.

Does DRM-X support time-limited playback of audio, video, and PDF files?

Yes. DRM-X supports time-limited playback control for audio, video, and PDF files. Licenses used to play digital media and PDF files can flexibly specify playback start time, end time, and license validity duration. When users attempt to access DRM-X–protected digital media or PDF files using an expired license, the system automatically redirects them to the DRM-X license acquisition page or a content provider’s customized page to obtain a valid license.

DRM-X supports both license activation dates and expiration dates, providing great flexibility for digital content distribution and management. For example, digital media or PDF files can be distributed in advance but disabled for playback or viewing until the intended release date. Content becomes accessible only after the license takes effect.

Does DRM-X support limiting the number of times audio, video, or PDF files can be played?

Yes. DRM-X supports limiting the number of times audio, video, and PDF files can be played. Through DRM-X’s license playback count mechanism, content providers can specify the exact number of times a protected file is allowed to be played. Once the playback count reaches the specified limit, the license automatically expires and the content can no longer be played or viewed.

Does DRM-X support limiting the number of copies of protected files?

DRM-X allows encrypted packaged files to be freely copied and distributed between computers. However, each device that plays the file must obtain a separate valid license. Therefore, content providers can indirectly control the actual number of usable copies and playback scope of protected content by limiting the number of licenses that can be issued under a DRM-X account.

How does DRM-X prevent account and password sharing?

DRM-X uniquely identifies each device using a Device Hardware ID. During license acquisition and usage, devices are identified and bound. Through this mechanism, content providers can securely distribute DRM-X–protected files. Users can open files on any device using Haihaisoft client software, but once a file is opened for the first time on a specific device, it becomes automatically locked and can only be accessed on that device in the future, effectively preventing account and password sharing.

At the same time, DRM-X also supports limiting the number of devices that an account can use. For example, if the device limit is set to three, the same username and password can be used on a maximum of three computers. If users want to use the service on additional devices, they must obtain a new account. This mechanism fundamentally resolves account sharing and abuse issues.

Why is Digital Rights Management (DRM) so important?

In the past, content owners with high-value digital assets often lacked a reliable and viable solution for licensing, distributing, and selling their digital or streaming products online. Traditional content management systems were difficult to implement, poorly integrated with transaction systems, and unable to provide effective licensing mechanisms to prevent piracy. As a result, high-quality digital content could be easily copied and distributed without any loss of quality. Media content and eBooks were widely distributed across the Internet through both authorized and unauthorized channels, causing serious copyright and revenue losses for content owners.

When effective security measures are not in place, piracy becomes inevitable. Digital Rights Management (DRM) systems were created to address this problem. Through DRM, content providers can encrypt digital content and maintain continuous control over how content is distributed and used. Content providers can issue individual licenses for each digital media file or PDF document, precisely controlling playback rights, usage duration, and access scope, thereby effectively preventing illegal copying and distribution.

However, relying solely on encryption and license control is no longer sufficient to fully prevent content leakage. With the widespread use of screen recording software and hardware capture devices, illegal screen recording has become one of the most significant piracy methods. Therefore, anti-screen recording technology has become an indispensable capability of modern DRM systems. By combining anti-screen recording technology with DRM, screen recording behavior can be effectively blocked or disrupted, and digital watermarking can be used when necessary to trace the source of leaks, further enhancing content protection levels.

At the same time, license registration and acquisition processes allow content providers to collect valuable customer information, helping businesses better understand user behavior and maintain closer relationships with their customers. A stable and powerful DRM system not only protects content copyrights but also ensures that high-quality audio, video, and digital publications are securely delivered to end users, promoting the healthy and sustainable development of the digital content industry.

How does DRM-X protect audio and video content?

DRM-X provides a complete audio and video encryption and copyright protection solution. It applies high-strength encryption to audio and video files and uses licenses to precisely control playback rights, usage duration, and access scope, effectively preventing illegal downloading, copying, distribution, and re-recording.

DRM-X 4.0 adopts a browser-based audio and video encryption technology, supporting both online streaming and local playback. It can be combined with anti-screen recording, device binding, and playback count limitations to meet copyright protection requirements for online education, video platforms, and enterprise training scenarios.

For detailed operation steps and encryption workflows, please refer to the DRM-X 4.0 video encryption tutorial:

https://www.drm-x.com/DRM-X4.0_encryption_tutorial.aspx