Encode AV1: How to Convert MP4 (or MKV/WebM) to AV1 on PC

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How to Convert MP4 (or MKV/WebM) to AVI?

1️⃣ Import Video

2️⃣ Select Format

3️⃣ Export File

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AV1 or AV01 is an open, royalty-free video format developed as the successor to VP9 and now popular on various streaming platforms. Compared to older codecs like H.264 and even HEVC (H.265), AV1 delivers higher compression efficiency, meaning you can get smaller file sizes with superior video quality.

If you want to convert your MP4 or HEVC/H.265 videos to AV1 format, you've come to the right place. Below, I will show you in detail how to convert MP4 (as well as HEVC/MKV/WebM) to AV1. Please read on.

💡 AV1 is compatible with video containers like MP4, MKV, and WebM. The method below applies to converting any video to AV1 in these containers.

Powerful Video Converter with AV1 Support

WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is a powerful video conversion program for Windows that can handle all kinds of conversion tasks with ease. It supports all mainstream formats and codecs, including AV1, and can help you encode any video in AV1 effortlessly. If needed, you can transcode AV1 videos into other formats like HEVC or H.264.

The software is highly efficient, thanks to its support for hardware acceleration. Meanwhile, its intuitive interface allows you to complete the entire conversion process with just a few clicks. Now you can download and install download and install this software and follow the steps to start your first conversion.

How to Convert MP4 (or MKV/WebM) to AVI?

Step 1: Import your video into the software

Launch HD Video Converter Factory Pro and click Converter. Next, press + Add Files to import your video into the converter. Or you can drag and drop the file directly into the program.

💡 The software fully supports HEVC/H.265 encoded videos (in MP4, MKV, or MOV formats). You can directly import these videos and encode them to AV1.

Step 2: Select AV1 as the output format

Click the format image on the right to open the output format list. Then under the Video tab, select AV1 as the output format.

🌟 If you want to convert MKV or WebM to AV1, please first select the corresponding video container format. Then open Parameter settings and manually select AV1 from the video encoder drop-down option. While in here, you can adjust other parameters such as resolution, frame rate, and bitrate as you see fit.

Step 3: Export the final file

At last, click the ▼ button at the bottom of the converter to choose the output folder and press Run to start the conversion immediately.

💡 The software supports hardware acceleration. If your computer is equipped with a capable graphics card that supports AV1 encoding, the software can leverage it to significantly boost the conversion speeds.

Wrap-up

That's the whole process of converting MP4, MKV, or WebM to AV1. Follow the same steps and you'll be able to convert between other video formats with ease. That's all I want to share, and I hope this article was helpful to you. Thanks for reading!

FAQs

1. What is AV1?

AOMedia Video 1 (AV1) is an open, royalty-free video coding format developed by the Alliance for Open Media to replace VP9 for video transmission over the Internet. Currently, AV1 is widely used for video content on YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, and Netflix， and supported by modern versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Windows 10/11, newer Android devices, and recent Apple devices..

2. Is AV1 better than H.265?

In terms of efficiency, AV1 is better than H.265. When encoding the same video, AV1 takes 15-20% less bitrate than H.265. However, the encoding time will be about twice that of H265 encoding. Also, there are fewer devices supporting AV1 than H.265. But it's recommended to convert HEVC to AV1 because AV1 is a completely royalty-free, open-source video codec.

3. Can I convert MP4 to AV1 with FFmpeg?

FFmpeg allows you to convert video to AV1. You can use the command lines to complete the task:

ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libaom-av1 -crf 30 av1_test.mkv

For more information, you can refer to this article: [FFmpeg AV1] How to Encode and Decode AV1 Files Easily