Samsung and Advanced Professional Video technology allow you to record content with cinematic standards directly from your mobile phone, optimizing image quality and memory usage.
Samsung Electronics announced the inclusion of the new Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec in the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, a technology designed to elevate the professional level of mobile video creation and facilitate the capture of high-quality content directly from a smartphone. The development of this standard was carried out in cooperation with Qualcomm Technologies and has been optimized for the mobile platform Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for the Galaxy processor running on the brand’s new flagship device.
Codec Advanced Professional Video (APV) representative a new open standard for professional video creation on mobile devicesallowing capture images with higher visual fidelity, greater editing flexibility, and more efficient use of device memory. This innovation is part of Samsung’s commitment Integrate advanced tools for content creators, filmmakers, and users looking for professional-level results from their phones.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra thus becomes the first APV-compatible device in the Galaxy serieswhich allows create higher quality video files without significantly increasing the file weight. Unlike many codecs used in smartphones, which prioritize reducing file sizes at the expense of quality, APV was specifically designed to preserve the integrity of the material during complex editing processesbringing the mobile recording experience closer to film production standards.
Technology allows you to record videos with a resolution of up to 8K at 30 frames per secondoffering Improved visual performance with up to 10% less memory consumption compared to comparable formatswhile maintaining the same objective image quality. This makes it easy to create high-resolution content without compromising on device capacity.
APV also greatly improves the editing experiencesince the files generated They behave like footage shot by professional camerasmaintaining quality even after multiple editing, color correction or post-production processes. this opens up new creative possibilities for content creators, audiovisual filmmakers and communication professionals working from mobile devices.
To use this feature in Galaxy S26 Ultrausers can activate the APV codec from the camera settingsby choosing the video format and recording type that best suits your needs. Among the available options are APV HDR or APV Login addition to different compression levels such as APV 422 HQ aimed at maximum image quality and APV 422 LQ optimized for data storage and transmission.
Another notable feature is the ability to record directly to an external USB drivewhich allows Manage large video files more efficientlyespecially in audiovisual projects that require long recording sessions or high-resolution material.
With this innovation, Samsung is committed to expanding the tools available for creating audiovisual content from mobile devicesstrengthening his commitment technologies that bring professional production standards closer to a wider audience of users and creators.
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