Av1.mp4 -

AV1 is currently the most advanced open-source video codec, designed to replace older standards like H.264 (AVC) and H.265 (HEVC).

: It is royalty-free , which is why it is heavily backed by Google (YouTube), Netflix, and Amazon. Pros & Cons ✅ Performance Highlights AV1.mp4

How to make web videos way smaller in 2025 using the AV1 codec AV1 is currently the most advanced open-source video

: Delivers ~30% better compression than H.265 and up to 50% better than H.264. AV1.mp4

: Works across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari on modern hardware. ❌ Current Limitations