Key Features
1. Sofdec-Compatible Codec List
With AV1 support, Sofdec can now play four different codecs.
For smartphone game titles, AV1 is the ideal choice thanks to its high compression ratio and compatibility with advanced playback features.
2. More Than Double the Compression Efficiency
Movies are great for creating immersive game experiences, but they often come with large file sizes—leading to increased app storage and longer download times for users.
By adopting AV1, Sofdec solves these challenges.
Compared to VP9, AV1 delivers up to 30% smaller file sizes while maintaining visual quality.
3. Advanced Video Playback for Special Effects
Supports special playback features such as:
- Alpha movies (videos with transparency)
- Concatenated playback of multiple videos
- Simultaneous playback
These capabilities make it easy to create dynamic battle cut-ins and other rich in-game effects.
4. Reduced Download Times
Improved compression means shorter download times—up to 35% faster compared to H.264.
This reduces user wait times, improves accessibility, and saves network bandwidth.
5. Game Engine Support
Sofdec supports Unity, widely used for mobile game development, and AV1 playback is available on these engines. (Work is in progress for Unreal Engine 5.)
By using AV1 instead of Unity’s default VP9 codec, you can further reduce video data size.
Supported Platforms
iOS / Android™ / Windows / macOS / Nintendo Switch™
Workflow for Data Creation and Playback
Sofdec provides both encoding tools and runtime libraries, supporting the entire process from data creation to in-app integration and playback.
About Source Code
The AV1 codec includes open-source software under OSS licenses for certain platforms.
Proper license attribution is required when using these components.
Details are included in the license documentation bundled with the platform SDK.
AV1 is provided separately from the standard package—if you do not use AV1, the open-source code will not be included.
