Managing a media library requires balancing video quality with storage capacity. Television shows with multiple seasons can quickly fill up hard drives. The x265 video codec—also known as HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding)—offers a solution by providing the same visual quality as older x264 encodes at roughly half the file size.
Now, we need to add the conditions. Click the button.
In the section, add a "Release Title" specification. sonarr prefer x265
The most effective way to manage this in Sonarr is through and Quality Profiles , ideally using recommendations from community-driven resources like the TRaSH Guides . 1. Create the x265 Custom Format Navigate to Settings -> Custom Formats in Sonarr. Click the + button to create a new Custom Format. Name it x265 (or similar).
Ensure that "Upgrades Allowed" is checked in your Quality Profile, and that the "Upgrades Until" quality tier is set high enough to trigger a scan. Managing a media library requires balancing video quality
: If a client device cannot play x265 directly, your media server (Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin) must decode it on the fly. This process requires significant CPU power or hardware-accelerated GPU transcoding. Method 1: Configuring Custom Formats (Sonarr v4)
In the world of automated media management, Sonarr is the undisputed king for TV show acquisition. But beneath its sleek interface lies a critical, often misunderstood setting: the preference for (also known as HEVC) over the long-reigning champion, x264 (H.264). Now, we need to add the conditions
By using Custom Formats, you can tell Sonarr to specifically look for, grab, and upgrade existing x264 files to x265 releases automatically. How to Set Up "Sonarr Prefer x265" (Step-by-Step)
Click on the you want to update (e.g., HD-1080p or Any ).