Media Server works as a DLNA-compliant Digital Media Server (DMS) for streaming multimedia from indexed folders to devices on the same network.

• Stream multimedia to devices on the same network.
• Media file browsing in indexed folders by DLNA-certified devices.
• Assignment of shared folders or subfolders as indexed folders in DSM Control Panel > Indexing Service.
• Automatic network interface selection according to the current network.
• Adjustable thumbnail quality for photo and video browsing.
• Integration of video information retrieved by Video Station into DLNA menus.
• Device lists to restrict LAN device access and apply predefined profile settings.
• DLNA menu customization by language and style.
• Configurable file display formats and display order.
• Customizable MIME types to help devices identify file formats.
• Backup and restoration of package configuration with Hyper Backup.
• Video information integration available only on specific models that support Video Station.

• Supported audio formats: AIFF, APE, DSD, FLAC, M4A, Apple Lossless, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, PCM, WAV, WMA, WMA VBR, WMA PRO, and WMA Lossless.
• Supported video formats: 3GP, 3G2, ASF, AVI, DivX, DVR-MS, FLV, ISO, M2T, M2TS, M4V, MKV, MP4, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MTS, MOV, QT, SWF, TP, TRP, TS, VOB, WMV, XviD, and RMVB.
• Supported image formats: BMP, JPG, JPEG, GIF, ICO, PNG, PSD, TIF, TIFF, and UFO.
• Streaming of MKV videos with H.264 video remux to SONY TV and PS3.
• Streaming of APE, FLAC, OGG, AIFF, and ALAC audio.
• Video conversion to ASF up to 480p for XBOX 360.
• Video conversion to TS up to 1080p for other DMA devices.
• File conversion capability varies by model.
• Video conversion discontinued on DSM 7.2.2 and above, as most end devices now support a wide range of media formats.