AV2 Video Codec Adoption Talked Up, SVT-AV2 Being Developed
YouTube plans to introduce AV2 video streams on the web as early as 2027, according to YouTube Director of Engineering Des Keane. The Alliance for Open Media reports rapid ecosystem adoption and momentum for the royalty-free video codec following the release of the AV2 v1.0 specification back in May. Major technology companies including Amazon, Apple, Google, and Intel back the codec. Platforms such as Google Chrome, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix are expected to get AV2 video support soon.
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- ✓ The AV2 v1.0 specification was released back in May as a next-generation, royalty-free video codec.
- ✓ The Alliance for Open Media states that AV2 is backed by Amazon, Apple, Google, and Intel.
- ✓ YouTube Director of Engineering Des Keane is targeting an early 2027 release for AV2 streams on the web.
- ✓ The AV2 codec provides about 30 percent better compression than AV1 alongside improved HDR support.
What changed
YouTube announced a specific target of early 2027 to begin rolling out AV2 streams on the web.
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YouTube Targets Early 2027 for AV2 Video Codec Streams
YouTube plans to introduce AV2 video streams on the web as early as 2027, according to YouTube Director of Engineering Des Keane. The Alliance for Open Media reports rapid ecosystem adoption and momentum for the royalty-free video codec following the release of the AV2 v1.0 specification back in May. Major technology companies including Amazon, Apple, Google, and Intel back the codec. Platforms such as Google Chrome, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix are expected to get AV2 video support soon.
Why it matters
The AV1 successor offers improved HDR support and is roughly 30 percent more efficient than AV1, though it requires more decoding effort. Development on the SVT-AV2 encoder is actively underway to support this next-generation standard. These efficiency gains aim to deliver sharper streaming quality and reduced buffering for users across the web.
What is confirmed
- The AV2 v1.0 specification was released back in May as a next-generation, royalty-free video codec.
- The Alliance for Open Media states that AV2 is backed by Amazon, Apple, Google, and Intel.
- YouTube Director of Engineering Des Keane is targeting an early 2027 release for AV2 streams on the web.
- The AV2 codec provides about 30 percent better compression than AV1 alongside improved HDR support.
Still unconfirmed
- Google Chrome, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix are receiving AV2 video support soon.
What to watch next
- Official rollout of AV2 video streams on YouTube in early 2027
- Further updates on the development and performance of the SVT-AV2 encoder
- Announcements from other supported platforms regarding their exact AV2 integration timelines
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