YouTube plans to adopt a new video format called AV2, which could mean faster loading and less mobile data use as soon as early 2027.
YouTube plans to adopt a new video format called AV2, and Android Authority reports it could arrive as soon as early 2027. If it does, videos could load faster and use less data on your phone.
AV2 is a new way of packing video into a smaller file. The technical term is compression. Better compression means the same video takes less data to send. Less data to send can mean a quicker start and fewer pauses while you watch.
Anyone who watches YouTube could notice the change. People on mobile data have the most to gain, since smaller videos use less of a data plan. Businesses that post videos to YouTube may also care, because viewers could get a smoother experience.
There is a catch. You may need newer devices to get the full benefit. Older phones, TVs and computers may not handle the new format as well.
YouTube has not set out the full details in the material available so far. Until it does, there is nothing to change on your phone or account. Watch for news on device support if you are thinking about buying a new phone or TV.
A new YouTube video format, AV2, could cut load times and data use by early 2027, but older devices may not get the full benefit.
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