Enhance your Windows experience with the AV1 Video Extension, the official AV1 codec developed by Microsoft. This powerful tool lets you view and encode videos using the advanced AV1 codec, created by the Alliance for Open Media, which includes tech giants like Google, Apple, and Microsoft. AV1 is the successor to HEVC, offering superior compression for higher quality videos at the same file size, or smaller files at the same quality. On average, it is 30% more efficient than HEVC for 4K video compression. One of AV1's standout features is its open standard, meaning no royalties are required for usage or installation, unlike HEVC. Once installed, you can enjoy AV1-encoded videos on streaming platforms or from your hard drive via the Movies & TV app. If your PC has compatible hardware for AV1 decoding, you'll benefit from reduced resource and power consumption. Download the AV1 Video Extension today and elevate your video playback and encoding capabilities on Windows.

The AV1 Video Extension?! OMG, it’s a dream! The levels of detail are insane! Plus, it works seamlessly with my setup. I was so thrilled while watching my favorite concerts online. Just wow!