What is AV1?
The future of video compression
AV1 is a next-generation, open-source video codec
designed to deliver high-quality video at much smaller file sizes.
It's quickly becoming the standard for modern video compression.
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Superior Compression: Reduces file sizes with equal
or better quality:
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✅ Up to 30% better compression than H.265 /
HEVC
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✅ Up to 50% better compression than H.264 /
AVC
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Free & Open: AV1 is royalty-free —
no licenses required, unlike H.265.
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Modern & Future-Proof: Ideal for 4K, 8K, HDR,
streaming, and archiving.
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Industry Support: Backed by Google, Netflix,
Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, and more.
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Efficient for Streaming & Downloads: Smaller sizes
= faster downloads, less bandwidth, smoother playback.
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Noise Control: For encodes that require film-grain
(Except NF WEB-DL), use
grav1synth
to add or remove grain
How to play AV1: Use modern players like
VLC,
MPV (recommended),
MPC-HC (with AV1 plugin), Kodi, or
Skybox VR Player.
Most browsers like Chrome, Firefox,
and Edge support AV1 too.
Best Experience Tips:
- Windows/Android → VLC or MPV
- VR → Skybox
- Smart TVs → 2020+ models
- Browsers → Use latest Chrome or Firefox
Why we use AV1: To give you great quality with
minimal file size. It’s fast, efficient, and future-ready.