Sonarr Prefer X265

Give the profile a name (e.g., "Prefer HEVC") and click . Advanced Tip: TRaSH Guides Integration

Sonarr does not have a simple "prefer x265" checkbox. Instead, you achieve this by using (in Sonarr v3) or Custom Formats (in Sonarr v4). Method 1: Using Custom Formats (Sonarr v4)

: Smaller file sizes mean quicker download times and significantly reduced upload strain when streaming outside your home network. sonarr prefer x265

Set the to 0 . This ensures Sonarr will still download standard x264 files if no x265 release exists, preventing your queue from stalling. Click Save . Dealing with the "WebRip" and "Web-DL" Conundrum

To ensure your media server handles these new files smoothly, let me know: Which you use (Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, etc.). The operating system or hardware running your server. What streaming devices you use to watch your content. Give the profile a name (e

What do you stream to? (Firestick, Apple TV, PC, Web Browser?)

Before forcing your system to fetch x265 content, verify that your media playback ecosystem can handle it. Method 1: Using Custom Formats (Sonarr v4) :

Purpose: Identify releases whose release title contains encoder/codec hints (x265, HEVC, 10bit, HDR terms). Sonarr can match custom formats to release titles for scoring.