How does APV Work?
While other smartphone codecs prioritize small file sizes, they are not built for high-quality editing. APV makes for easier editing and more creative flexibility. Now you can capture video content on your Galaxy device that behaves like cinematic professional camera footage when it’s time to edit — maintaining video quality even after repeated edits. Supporting up to 8K resolution at 30 frames per second, APV uses 10% less storage than other comparable formats while maintaining the same objective visual quality.
How to Enable APV on Galaxy S26 Ultra
Navigate to Camera > Settings > Video Format > APV
Choose preferred APV control APV HDR or APV Log
Select the type of file compression APV 422 HQ (high-quality video) or APOV 422 LQ (optimized for storage capacity and limited data rates)
Toggle selected shooting mode on or off in Camera preview
Users also have the option to record APV directly to external USB storage, navigate to Camera > Settings > Save to External Storage
Learn more about APV here, and explore the capabilities of Galaxy S26 Ultra and all the latest Galaxy devices on Samsung.com.
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