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[Meta] Video Player Documentation - Move AV1 from Video to Container Section #1416

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**Notes**

- Unsupported containers will require transcoding or remuxing to play.
- AV1 is disabled by default but can be enabled for Native (AVKit) using Custom Device Profiles.

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| Video Codec | Swiftfin (VLCKit) | Native (AVKit) |
|-------------|-------------------|----------------|
| **AV1** | ✅ | ❌ |
| **AV1** | ✅ | 🟡 Limited support |
| **H.264** | ✅ | ✅ |
| **H.265** | ✅ | ✅ |
| **MPEG-2** | ✅ | ❌ |
| **MPEG-4** | ✅ | ✅ |
| **VP8** | ✅ | ❌ |
| **VP9** | ✅ | ❌ |

- AV1 is disabled by default but can be enabled for Native (AVKit) using Custom Device Profiles. Enabling AV1 may result in a [poor experience for non-A17 SOCs and higher](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_A17).
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## Subtitle Support
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- Dolby Vision Profile 10 requires AV1 to be enabled to work in Native (AVKit).
- Swiftfin (VLCKit) does not support HDR playback natively. HDR content may play back without the intended high dynamic range effect.

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