AV1
Next Gen Encoding

Playback Guide

Learn how to play AV1 encoded videos with recommended players and tools.

The Future of Video Compression

AV1 is an open-source, next-generation video codec that is built for high-quality video at much smaller file sizes. It is fast becoming the future of video compression for modern times.

Quality Comparison

See how AV1 compares to other codecs:

Check out these comparisons below:

H.265 Comparison 1 | H.264 Comparison 1 | H.265 Comparison 2 | H.264 Comparison 2

Recommended Players

Get the best playback experience with these AV1-compatible players:

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MPV
Lightweight & powerful video player with excellent AV1 support
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MPC-HC
Media Player Classic with latest codec updates
Troubleshooting

For the best experience, we recommend using MPV Player with this guide

Browser Support

Most modern browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge also support AV1 playback

Advanced Tools

Tools to help you edit, mux, and enhance your experience for every encode you download.

grav1synth
Tool for film grain synthesis, analysis, and editing for AV1 encoding.
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MKV Muxing Batch GUI
Tool for batch MKV muxing, audio, and subtitles using MKVToolNix.
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MKVToolNix
Tool for muxing, editing, and managing MKV files with precision and control.
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Advanced Renamer
Tool for bulk renaming multiple files and folders at once.
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FileBot (Mod)
Tool for renaming and organizing your movies, TV shows and Anime from online databases.
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MediaInfo
Tool for viewing essential technical and tag information for video and audio files.
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