Prime Highlights:
Eclipsa Audio, a spatial audio format developed by Google and Samsung, will be supported in Chrome and Android.
The format is open-source and based on the Immersive Audio Model and Formats (IAMF), developed under the Alliance for Open Media (AOM).
Eclipsa Audio is expected to be available on a wide range of devices, including TVs and soundbars from multiple manufacturers in 2025.
The format is designed to be accessible to everyone, allowing anyone to create spatial audio files with freely available tools.
Key Background:
In a major development this week, Google confirmed the forthcoming arrival of Eclipsa Audio support for both Chrome and Android, following an earlier announcement by Samsung at the start of 2025. This open-source spatial audio format, co-developed by Google, Samsung, and other contributors within the Alliance for Open Media (AOM), is designed to provide immersive audio experiences for a broad audience.
Eclipsa Audio is built upon the Immersive Audio Model and Formats (IAMF), an audio format created to simplify the creation and playback of spatial audio, which has long been reserved for industry professionals in fields such as music and film. This new format, released under the AOM’s royalty-free license, aims to democratize spatial audio creation, making it accessible to anyone with the right tools.
The format will be supported in a wide array of devices and platforms. Notably, YouTube has already announced that content creators will be able to upload videos with Eclipsa Audio tracks, enhancing the audio experience for viewers. In addition to support for Samsung’s 2025 TV lineup, including the Crystal UHD series and Neo QLED 8K models, Eclipsa Audio will be available in Chrome later this year, with further support arriving in an upcoming Android AOSP release.
For creators, Google will be releasing a free Eclipsa Audio plugin for AVID Pro Tools Digital Audio Workstation in the spring of 2025. In the meantime, users can test their Eclipsa Audio files in the browser using the Binaural Web Demo Application or through an open-source reference renderer for spatial audio playback. To ensure quality, Samsung and Google will introduce a certification and brand licensing program for devices that support Eclipsa Audio, helping manufacturers and consumers identify products that meet the format’s standards. The broader rollout of support will extend to TVs and soundbars from multiple manufacturers later in 2025, making Eclipsa Audio a significant step forward in bringing immersive audio to mainstream audiences.