Glossary
What Is AV1?
AV1 is a newer video codec that can give a sharper picture at a lower bitrate, but not every platform or device accepts it yet.
The short answer
AV1 can look sharper at the same bitrate, but platform and device support varies. Check a platform’s accepted formats before you choose it.
How to do it in Streamdzy
- Read the definition, then find the same word in Streamdzy: under Settings, in the scene, or on the Go live screen.
- Try it in a short test recording or a private stream, so the word means something you have seen.
- Read the feature page for it to see the settings, then set it up for your show.
- Check the pricing page for how use is counted. Every feature is free.
What to know first
Definitions are general; platforms and tools set their own limits and names, so check each platform’s guidance when a number matters to your show.
Questions
Should I stream in AV1?
Only if the platform accepts it. H.264 is the widely accepted choice.
Want all of this in one app?
Streamdzy is a free streaming and recording app for Windows: several cameras, your phone as a camera, going live to many places at once, and recording first so a bad connection never costs you the show.