AV1, the next-generation video codec in Meta Quest headsets
HISPlayer supports AV1 video codec also on Meta Quest
AV1 is becoming the industry standard for next-generation video streaming. It is designed for efficient video compression, especially for ultra-high resolutions 360°, 4K, 8K, HDR, wide color gamuts, high frame rates, and adaptive streaming.
HISPlayer Unity and Unreal Engine Player SDKs enable AV1 playback for immersive XR experiences on Meta Quest and other VR/AR headsets, helping OTT content deliver higher quality video with greater efficiency:
✅ Higher video quality at lower bitrates
✅ Future-proof, royalty-free codec
✅ Reduced bandwidth usage
✅ Optimized for 180°, 360°, 8K, and 3D spatial video
Supported Unity Versions:
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- Unity 6
Supported Unreal Engine Versions:
- UE 5.5
- UE 5.6
- UE 5.7
Supported Unity Rendering Mode:
- Render Texture
- Material Override
- Raw Image
- External Surface
Supported Unreal Rendering Mode:
- Texture
- UMG UI
- External Android Surface
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