AOMedia Video 1 (AV1) is an open, royalty-free video coding format initially designed for video transmissions over the Internet.

As an emerging global standard, AV1 is making video content more accessible and affordable across all platforms, and is deployed across a variety of popular platforms and devices. It …

Dec 1, 2025 · AV1 — Now Powering 30% of Netflix Streaming Liwei Guo, Zhi Li, Sheldon Radford, Jeff Watts Streaming video has become an integral part of our daily lives. At Netflix, …

4 days ago · Netflix recently confirmed that the AV1 codec is responsible for nearly one-third of its streaming content. In a lengthy Medium post, the company explained how it helped...

Dec 3, 2025 · A new tech blog from Netflix highlights the importance of the AV1 open video codec, which now powers about 30% of the platform’s streaming and discusses a variety of …

5 days ago · Netflix has adopted the AV1 codec, powering 30% of its viewing hours with superior compression for higher quality at lower bitrates. This royalty-free technology enhances …

5 days ago · Netflix has revealed that the AV1 open video codec now accounts for about 30% of all viewing on its platform, and is on course to become its most-used compression format “very …

6 days ago · AV1 is growing faster than HEVC — Netflix confirms that it is now 30 percent of all playback. The platform is testing AV1 in sports and cloud gaming. See how the codec affects …

Nov 3, 2025 · Learn which video codec comes out on top in the fight between AV1 vs H.265. You’ll learn how they differ in efficiency, compatibility, live streaming readiness, and long-term …

An AV1 file is a video encoded with AV1 compression, which allows videos to be more efficient and buffer-less when played online. It’s an open-source, royalty free video codec that’s tailor …