8K (4320p) at 30 fps with AV1: What You Need to Know
Whether you are a streamer, filmmaker, or content creator, working with 8K (Full Ultra HD / 4320p) at 30 fps using AV1 encoding comes with specific storage and bandwidth considerations.
8K pushes the boundaries of current display technology with 33 million pixels per frame. While consumer 8K adoption is still limited, it provides unmatched flexibility for cropping, stabilization, and future-proof archiving. This resolution is particularly favored by future-proofing archivists who want maximum source quality.
At 30 frames per second, video appears smooth and natural for most content types. It is the default for the vast majority of online video platforms and provides excellent compatibility across all devices.
The AV1 codec offers best-in-class compression efficiency with roughly 50% savings over H.264, and it is completely royalty-free. AV1 represents the future of video compression. YouTube, Netflix, and all major browsers now support it. While encoding is demanding, the bandwidth savings are substantial — especially valuable for creators paying for CDN delivery.
With these settings, a 10-minute clip weighs approximately 2.80 GB, while a full hour reaches 16.82 GB. You will need a minimum upload speed of 60.2 Mbps for reliable streaming. The total video bitrate for this configuration is 40.0 Mbps.