The brand new AV1 codec isn't enabled automatically. Here is how you are able to install AV1 codec in Windows 10 to enable AV1 video codec support.

AV1 codec is free and produced by Open Media as a successor to the existing VP9 codec. Much like with VP9, AV1 codec is produced for the web use like online movies online. When compared with libvpx-vp9, x264 much talked about, and x264 main profile, AV1 codec achieved higher data compression and keep the standard. Not only that but unlike HEVC, AV1 codec is royalty-free. This simply means the creators do not have to be worried about unnecessary patent infringements.

Taking into consideration the open nature from the AV1 codec, Microsoft included support for AV1 codec in Windows 10. For videos encoded with AV1 codec to experience, you need to set up AV1 codec in Windows 10 and let it. Without the AV1 codec, the built-in player cannot play AV1 encoded videos. You will see the "This item was encoded inside a format that's not supported" 0xc00d5212 error. Installing the AV1 codec will fix the 0xc00d5212 error.

Thankfully, it is rather easy to install the AV1 codec in Windows 10. Allow me to show you how.

Steps to Install AV1 Codec in Windows 10

Fundamental essentials steps you need to follow to set up the AV1 codec in Windows 10.

Go towards the official AV1 codec store page and click "Get".
If prompted, click the "Open Microsoft Store" button.
In the Microsoft Store app, click on the "Get" button.
As soon while you click the button, the shop will download the AV1 codec and install it automatically.
Close the shop app.
Reboot Windows.

That is it. You've installed the AV1 codec in Windows 10. To verify if the codec is working properly, download AV1 codec encoded video and try to play it using the Movies & TV app. If the app plays the recording, you've succeeded in installing the AV1 codec. Do remember that some third-party media players like VLC have built-in support for AV1 codec.

Uninstall AV1 Codec from Windows 10

If the AV1 codec causes problems or performance issues, you can uninstall it pretty easily.

Adopt these measures to uninstall AV1 codec in Windows 10.

Open the Settings app (press Win + I).
Go to the "Apps" page.
Click around the "Apps & features" tab on the left panel.
On the best panel, click "AV1 Video Extension".
Click "Uninstall".
Click on the "Uninstall" in the flyout menu.
Close the Settings app.
Reboot Windows.

As soon as you click the Uninstall button, the AV1 codec is going to be uninstalled in the system. If you want to reinstall it, follow the steps in the very first section.