PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1870018
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1870018
The global digital rights management market size was estimated at USD 6.16 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 14.48 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 10.1% from 2025 to 2033, due to the rising adoption of digital content across streaming platforms, e-books, gaming, and enterprise data sharing, which has increased the need to protect intellectual property from piracy and unauthorized access. As organizations increasingly rely on digital assets, such as videos, e-books, software, and confidential documents, there is a growing need to safeguard these assets from unauthorized access, piracy, and illegal distribution.
As organizations increasingly rely on digital assets, such as videos, e-books, software, and confidential documents, there is a growing need to safeguard these assets from unauthorized access, piracy, and illegal distribution. Digital rights management (DRM) solutions provide encryption, license management, and secure access control, ensuring that intellectual property owners retain control over their digital content while enabling legitimate usage.
The rapid expansion of online streaming platforms and digital media services also contributes to the growth of the digital rights management industry. With the proliferation of OTT platforms, music streaming apps, and e-learning portals, content creators and distributors are prioritizing robust DRM tools to protect premium content and ensure compliance with licensing agreements. The surge in digital consumption, especially in developing economies, is fueling the demand for scalable, cloud-based DRM systems that can secure content across multiple devices and formats.
In addition, stringent government regulations and compliance requirements are reinforcing the adoption of DRM solutions across industries. Laws such as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) emphasize data protection and intellectual property rights, encouraging enterprises to implement advanced DRM technologies. Furthermore, the increasing use of AI and blockchain technologies in DRM systems is enhancing authentication, tracking, and transparency in content usage, thereby driving innovation and market growth.
The rise in remote work and digital collaboration has amplified the importance of secure document sharing and enterprise-level data protection. Organizations are deploying DRM solutions to protect sensitive business files, intellectual property, and customer data from insider threats and external breaches, further contributing to market expansion. For instance, in February 2025, BuyDRM announced that Passes, a subscription platform for creators, adopted its KeyOS MultiKey Service to prevent unauthorized content access. The move reflects a growing trend of smaller creator platforms embracing advanced DRM solutions to protect digital assets and ensure secure content distribution.
Global Digital Rights Management Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global digital rights management market report based on component, deployment, application, end use, and region.