Sonarr Prefer X265 [FREE]

x265, also known as High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), is a video codec that provides efficient video compression. It is designed to reduce the file size of video content while maintaining or improving video quality. x265 is an improvement over the widely used H.264 (x264) codec, offering better compression efficiency and smaller file sizes. This makes x265 an attractive option for users who want to store high-quality video content without sacrificing too much storage space.

But with nuance.

To do this, use in Sonarr.

Sonarr uses (in v3 and v4) to prioritize specific attributes like codecs. Here is the step-by-step to set it up: 1. Create the x265 Custom Format Go to Settings > Custom Formats . Click the + to add a new format. Name it "x265/HEVC". Add a new Condition of type Release Title . sonarr prefer x265

By default, Sonarr is agnostic about codecs. It looks for the best quality (Proper, Repack, Bluray) and the best size (based on your quality profiles). It does inherently know that you want x265 over x264. x265, also known as High Efficiency Video Coding