Product
Work on sensitive content remotely
Edit, review, and collaborate on high-value content straight from your browser. No installs, no local storage, just real-time remote access to on-prem machines.
Powered by DRMtoday for WebRTC and STARDUSTmark, with studio-approved security, screen-recording protection, and single-frame watermarking to trace leaks instantly.
HDCP enforcement, anti-recording, and multi-DRM (Widevine, FairPlay, PlayReady) baked in.
STARDUSTmark forensic watermarking on all frames—even distorted stills—traces leaks back to the source.
Browser-native workflow with no software setup, just connect and work from anywhere.
Get the fluid, high-performance experience of on-prem tools from anywhere in the world. Ultra-low latency for remote editing, grading, or playback review: audio and video in sync.
facts & figures
Why studios choose us
Purpose-built for media and entertainment content security, backed by Castlabs’ 15+ years of DRM and video delivery expertise.
Our platform empowers studios to scale secure creative work without adding risk, latency, or complex onboarding.
100% browser based
NO INSTALL NEEDED
Runs on any browser.
<150ms latency
Real-time control
For video, audio, and grading work.
4K ready
HD/UHD playback
1 frame detection
watermark precision
Trace leaks from one screenshot.
H.264 & AV1
Video coded support
Optimized for quality.
SERVICE
Playback that just works
No more lag, sync issues, or glitchy frames. Our WebRTC-based remote desktop ensures ultra-low latency and seamless A/V sync, even for high-resolution playback. Whether you’re scrubbing timelines or reviewing final renders, interactivity feels local, not remote. It’s real-time performance that meets studio-grade expectations.
See Remote Desktop done right
Secure your creative pipeline with zero-trust remote access and forensic watermarking.
Key facts
Remote workflows. Zero compromise.
Provide teams with secure, browser-based access to high-value media assets, eliminating the need to move master files or build complex infrastructure. Lock down content, enable seamless collaboration, and meet compliance standards without relying on clunky RDP setups or risky workarounds.
Encrypted screen streams
Remote desktop sessions are protected with MPEG-CENC encryption and decrypted via DRMtoday using the browser’s native DRM module ensuring secure, end-to-end delivery via WebRTC and PRESTOplay.
Dubbing, unlocked remotely
Capture mic input from anywhere and send it securely to your studio setup, perfect for remote voiceover, dubbing, or ADR workflows without compromising sync or security.
Immersive audio ready
Stream stereo, 5.1, and 7.1 audio remotely to support surround workflows, flexible for mixing, review, or playback testing in studio-grade setups.
Multi-monitor magic
Switch between monitors on the fly or run multiple virtual displays – perfect for editors, graders, and engineers needing full multi-screen workflows, even on headless or cloud-based machines.
PRODUCT
Forensic watermarking
Learn more about STARDUSTmark, our groundbreaking single-frame watermarking solution available for Remote Desktop and more.
Features
Explore all features
Discover all the ways Remote Desktop powered by DRM for WebRTC provides robust content protection for creatives.
Need support with something you don’t see here? Just contact us or view our consulting and custom engineering options.
| DRM systems Including hardware-secure DRM levels. Looking for a DRM provider? Discover DRMtoday. | Widevine (L1 & L3), FairPlay Streaming, PlayReady (SL2000 & SL3000), and ClearKey |
| Supported host platforms | Windows 10+, Windows Server 2016+, Linux X11, macOS 10.12 – 14 |
| Forensic single-frame watermarking Tunable robustness can embed watermarks imperceptible to the untrained eye |  |
| QR code watermark For example: Include a user’s IP address and session timestamp as a visible, burned-in QR code | |
| Screen recording copy protection | |
| Video codec | AV1, H.264/AVC (GPU acceleration possible) |
| Audio codec | OPUS, AAC, AC-3, EAC-3 |
| Multi-channel audio | Stereo, 5.1, 7.1 |
| Adaptive bitrate streaming (ABR) Accommodates changes in bandwidth with multiple custom quality levels | |
| HDCP control | |
| Encryption schemes | CENC, CBCS (1:9 and other patterns) |
| Supported browsers No plugins or third-party software needed | Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Chromium-based and Electron apps. |
| Automated content key ingest into our DRMtoday licensing service | |
| Clipboard sharing Available with desktop sharing | |
| Multi-monitor for efficient workflows Available with desktop sharing to work across multiple screen views at once with on-the-fly switching | |
Remote work done right
Request a live demo and see it for yourself: Remote Desktop is the solution for modern creative teams.
FAQs
Have questions?
Read common questions we receive, or contact us to learn more.
Castlabs Remote Desktop solution is a browser-based, DRM-secured virtual desktop system designed for the media and entertainment industry. It enables real-time, low-latency access to remote machines with built-in forensic watermarking, multi-channel audio, and studio-grade security—no client install required.
Unlike generic RDP software or tools like Teradici or ICONIK, Castlabs Remote Desktop is built for creative professionals working on pre-release content. It features:
- Browser-based access—no install needed
- Single-frame forensic watermarking
- Studio-grade DRM (Widevine, FairPlay, PlayReady)
- Low-latency WebRTC delivery
Absolutely. It supports ultra-low latency streaming for responsive interaction during editing, review, and dubbing workflows. You can even send microphone input from the client to the host for voice-over or ADR use cases.
Yes. It supports multi-monitor workflows with on-the-fly switching and virtual displays—ideal for complex post-production, grading, or broadcast setups.
Castlabs Remote Desktop supports:
- GPU-accelerated streaming (optional)
- Multi-channel audio: Stereo, 5.1, 7.1
- Video codecs: H.264 and AV1
No. Castlabs Remote Desktop is 100% browser-based for clients. No plug-ins or local software installation required—making it simple to deploy across distributed teams.
Host machine:
- Windows 10/11, Server 2016–2022, Linux X11, macOS 10.12+
- 8–16 GB RAM
- No dedicated GPU required
Client side:
- Just a modern browser (Chrome recommended)
The Castlabs Remote Desktop solution is ideal for:
- Remote post-production
- Secure pre-release content reviews
- Film festivals & press screenings
- Cloud editing labs
- Creative teams managing confidential IP