YouTube’s 1080p for Premium subscribers now available on desktop web

YouTube’s enhanced Bitrate 1080p will make videos look more crisp and clear, but is only available for premium users

YouTube's high resolution 1080p is now available for all premium subscribers using desktop web.

Spokesperson Paul Pennington told The Verge that the company was officially launching the “enhanced bitrate” 1080p in April on iOS after an earlier test.

While non-premium members can still browser videos on 1080p, the enhanced bitrate on Premium will make videos “look extra crisp and clear, especially for videos with lots of detail and motion."

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The enhanced 1080p Premium membership is also available for Chromecasts and video game consoles for living rooms. The feature isn't yet available for Android users.