YouTube starts streaming 1080p Premium quality on Windows

YouTube brings improvements to the web version and extensions of Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome browsers. highlighted, platform received a new image quality option, two command buttons and dark mode enhancement.

According to Latest WindowsYouTube team, New features will be gradually rolled out in various regions throughout July.. You can check out the news that will be available soon below.

Premium 1080p quality

After testing on iOS and Android, YouTube will release 1080p Premium video option for web version. Exclusive to subscribers Increases the image quality of videos by increasing the bitrate.

The innovation will only be available for content with resolutions up to 1080p, but not for 4K videos. However, with the rollout of the option for subscribers, the platform is reducing the quality of videos in “standard” 1080p.

Users who are not YouTube Premium subscribers will only have access to the 1080p option. Then, when you click to change the image quality, a popup will suggest the platform subscription.

Forward and back buttons

Similar to streaming services, YouTube gained two new buttons: forward and backward. Innovation that makes navigation easier for users allows video to fast forward or rewind within 10 seconds.

It is worth noting that in PC browsers, the platform allows you to fast forward or rewind a video in five seconds using keyboard arrows. To skip or rewind the video in the mobile and tablet app, simply double-tap the left or right side of the screen.

Dark Mode Improvement

Users using YouTube’s Dark Mode may soon notice a slight change in search box suggestions. HE search field will now follow the default desktop or mobile theme.

Previously, the feature did not support Dark Mode on certain devices. An aesthetic detail that will make the platform more “beautiful” for the most attentive eyes.