YouTube announces AV2 codec: sharper video and lower data use from 2027
YouTube plans to launch AV2 streams in the browser in early 2027. The codec is said to be about 30% more efficient than AV1, which could mean sharper video or lower data use.
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YouTube plans to launch AV2 streams in the browser in early 2027. The codec is said to be about 30% more efficient than AV1, which could mean sharper video or lower data use.
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