AV1 is a program for Windows with which you can watch videos encoded in the AV1 format. Generally speaking, it serves as a file extension that may be processed only by various media players since it does not have a graphical interface of its own.

Encoding standard

AV1 is a special multimedia codec developed by Alliance for Open Media. It is commonly used to encode video signals transmitted over communication channels. Among its advantages, one can note the ability to provide high quality image output with the highest compression ratio available. This means you are able to ensure fast loading of video content even with a slow Internet connection. By activating hardware support, it is possible to shift decoding operations to the GPU. This will reduce power consumption, which is especially important for working on a laptop.

Video playback

After installation, you can play videos that were created using a modern encoding standard. It is necessary to remind you that you have to install VLC Media Player or any other media player. The extension also allows you to watch clips embedded into websites using a browser. If you want to watch videos in HEIF or HEIC format, you may use a similar software distribution called HEIF.

Features

free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
allows you to watch video content in AV1 format;
the program does not come with a graphical interface;
you have the ability to activate hardware support.