YouTube streams may look better and buffer less as soon as early 2027
Technology · First reported 24 Oct, 17:23 · Updated 22:10
YouTube plans to begin rolling out AV2 streaming on its web platform in early 2027. The codec is expected to improve video quality or reduce bandwidth use compared with AV1, although broader adoption will depend on compatible devices and software.
- YouTube plans to launch AV2 on the web version of its platform in early 2027.
- The article says AV2 is expected to be about 25% to 32% more efficient than AV1.
- As of March 19, 2026, more than 90% of YouTube’s catalog, weighted by watch time, was available in AV1, according to the company statement cited in the report.
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