AV1 Codec: AV1 (AOMedia Video 1)

AV1 is the latest royalty-free video codec, offering 30% better compression than H.265. It's designed for streaming and is being adopted by Netflix, YouTube, and major platforms.

Quick Compress
Choose a file, pick how small it should be, and compress locally.
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AV1 Advantages

  • 30% better compression than H.265
  • Royalty-free and open source
  • Future-proof codec gaining rapid adoption
  • Excellent for streaming services
  • Supported by Chrome, Firefox, Edge

AV1 Disadvantages

  • Very slow encoding (10-100x slower than H.264)
  • Limited hardware acceleration (only on newest devices)
  • Not yet supported on many older devices
  • Still maturing ecosystem

When to Use AV1

  • High-quality streaming on low bandwidth
  • Archiving large video collections
  • Future-proof video storage
  • When encoding time is not critical
  • Open-source and royalty-free projects

Technical Details

  • Compression: State-of-the-art lossy compression
  • Quality: Excellent - best quality at given bitrate
  • File Size: Very small - 30% smaller than H.265
  • Processing: Very slow encoding, moderate decoding (improving)

Compatible Formats

AV1 works with WEBM, MKV containers.

How to Compress with AV1

  1. Upload your video file
  2. Select WEBM format
  3. Choose AV1 codec in advanced settings
  4. Set your target size or quality
  5. Compress and download

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AV1?

AV1 (AV1 (AOMedia Video 1)) is a video codec that It's designed for streaming and is being adopted by Netflix, YouTube, and major platforms.

Is AV1 better than other codecs?

AV1 excels at: 30% better compression than H.265, Royalty-free and open source. However, it has trade-offs: Very slow encoding (10-100x slower than H.264). The best codec depends on your specific needs.

What devices support AV1?

AV1 is supported on various devices. It works with WEBM, MKV files.

When should I use AV1?

Use AV1 when: High-quality streaming on low bandwidth; Archiving large video collections; Future-proof video storage. It's ideal for these scenarios.

Can I convert videos to AV1?

Yes! Upload your video, select a WEBM format, choose AV1 as the codec in advanced settings, and compress. The conversion happens locally in your browser.

Related Codecs

VP9H.265VP8