AV1 Roadmap

AV1: The Evolution of the Video Ecosystem Begins Here

Adoption of a new codec always happens in waves, and AOMedia members are speeding industry rollout of AV1.

• Bitstream specification to unblock silicon implementations
• Unoptimized, reference software codec released
• Reference streams for product validation made available
• Binding specifications for popular media formats and encryption

• Licensing and cost clarity

• Better optimized reference codec
• Popular open source tools and developer frameworks support AV1
• Early preview in desktop browsers

• Commercial AV1 codec projects emerge

• Current generation game consoles support AV1
• Next-generation silicon used by new AV1-enabled PC, mobile, TV and set=top-box devices

• Commercial video tools differentiate AV1 with greater optimization and efficiency for scale

• All new consumer devices support AV1:
  • Playback
  • Camera capture
  • Real-time communication

How the Codec Adoption Engine Works