YouTube streams may look better and buffer less as soon as early 2027

AV2 is coming to YouTube in the not too distant future.

YouTube has announced plans to introduce AV2, a new video compression codec, as early as 2027, according to recent reports. The AV2 codec, announced by the Alliance for Open Media earlier this year, is expected to deliver up to 25% to 32% more efficiency compared to its predecessor, AV1. This enhanced efficiency means users can enjoy higher-quality streaming with the same bitrate or maintain comparable quality at a lower bitrate, ultimately reducing the amount of bandwidth consumed.

While other major streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon, and Apple have not yet disclosed their rollout plans, YouTube seems to be moving ahead with its own adoption of AV2. The web version of the platform is set to be the initial focal point for the new codec, according to sources from FlatpanelsHD.

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