AV1 Converter
Free AV1 converter that runs entirely in your browser. No upload, no signup — convert to AV1 or from AV1 into 200+ supported formats in one click.
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About AV1
AV1
AV1 (AOMedia Video 1) is an open, royalty-free video codec developed by the Alliance for Open Media. AV1 delivers significantly better compression than VP9 and HEVC and is being adopted by YouTube, Netflix, and major browsers for next-generation streaming.
- Developer
- Alliance for Open Media
- Initial release
- 2018
- Compression
- Lossy
- Color depth
- up to 12-bit HDR
- Transparency
- No
Best for
- Next-generation web streaming
- 4K HDR video on YouTube and Netflix
- Royalty-free video delivery
- High-efficiency browser video
- Future-proof video archival
Pros
- +Open and royalty-free
- +Better compression than VP9 and HEVC
- +Supported by major browsers and platforms
- +Adopted by YouTube and Netflix
Cons
- −Very high encoding CPU cost
- −Hardware decoding still maturing
- −Slower to encode than HEVC
- −Less editing-tool support currently
How to convert with the AV1 converter
- 1
Choose the AV1 file you want to convert from your PC, Mac or mobile device, or simply drag and drop it onto the page.
- 2
When your file is uploaded, the output format is preset to AV1. You can add more files to batch-convert them together.
- 3
Click the gear icon and tweak codec, quality, resolution or other options if you need them, then apply to all files if you want.
- 4
Click the Convert button. When conversion completes, download the result to your computer or save it back to Google Drive / Dropbox.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AV1?▼
AV1 is the newest open video codec from the Alliance for Open Media. It beats HEVC on compression — similar quality at smaller files — and is royalty-free, designed for next-generation streaming.
Why convert AV1 to H.264 or HEVC?▼
AV1 support is still spreading; older devices, TVs, and players often cannot decode it. Converting to H.264 MP4 (for compatibility) or HEVC (for size) keeps the video playable everywhere.
AV1 vs HEVC — which is better?▼
AV1 typically compresses a bit better and is royalty-free, but HEVC has broader hardware support today. For web video on modern browsers, AV1 is excellent; for old gear, convert.
Is AV1 free to use?▼
Yes — AV1 is royalty-free, which is why YouTube, Netflix, and others are adopting it. That also makes it attractive for new content where licensing matters.
Are my videos uploaded when converting?▼
No — conversion runs locally in your browser.
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Batch Conversion
Convert multiple files simultaneously to save time. Fast and efficient multi-file queue.
Runs in Browser
Utilizes advanced client-side WebAssembly technology to process files directly inside your tab.
200+ Formats
Supports a wide variety of formats including images, documents, audio, video, and more.
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