YouTube streams may look better and buffer less as soon as early 2027
YouTube has announced plans to roll out the AV2 codec across its platform in early 2027, beginning with the web version. The AV2 codec offers significant efficiency gains over AV1, enabling either higher video quality at the same bitrate or equivalent quality using less bandwidth. This codec advancement could reduce data usage for viewers and improve streaming performance, particularly benefiting experiences like multi-view content.
Key points
- YouTube to launch AV2 codec in early 2027 starting with web
- AV2 is 25-32% more efficient than current AV1 codec
- Enables better quality or lower bandwidth consumption
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