AV1 offers dramatically better compression than H.264. Converting an existing H.264 video to AV1 can cut file size in half while maintaining the same visual quality — ideal for archiving, web delivery, or YouTube uploads where AV1 streams at lower bitrates.

Free H.264 to AV1 Converter Online

Re-encode H.264 MP4 to AV1 — shrink file size by up to 50% without visible quality loss.

Create a free account to claim 1000 tokens — enough for about 1000 minutes of 1080p H.264/H.265 or roughly 200 minutes of 1080p AV1 encoding.
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Max file size: 200 MB · Max duration: 300s
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert H.264 to AV1 online?

Upload your H.264 file using the tool above, make sure the output codec is set to AV1 and the container to MP4, then click Convert. No software installation required — encoding runs on our GPU servers.

Is the H.264 to AV1 converter free?

Yes. No sign-up is required for the free tool. You get up to 720p output and files up to 200 MB. Create a free account to unlock 1080p, larger files, and 1,000 free encoding minutes.

How long does it take to convert H.264 to AV1?

Encoding speed depends on file length and selected resolution. Most short clips (under 5 minutes) finish in under 60 seconds on our GPU infrastructure.

What is the difference between H.264 and AV1?

AV1 is a modern video codec with significantly better compression than H.264 and H.265, reducing file size by 30–50% at the same quality. Converting to AV1 is ideal for web streaming, archiving, and platforms like YouTube that support AV1 delivery.

Will audio be preserved when I convert H.264 to AV1?

Yes. By default the tool re-encodes audio to AAC at 192 kbps for MP4/MKV/MOV, or Opus at 128 kbps for WebM. You can also choose to copy the original audio stream unchanged or strip it entirely using the Audio selector.