Sonarr Prefer X265 [better] Link

If you want Sonarr to prioritize these space-saving releases automatically, you need to configure its custom formats or release profiles. This guide will walk you through exactly how to make Sonarr prefer x265, step-by-step. Why Prefer x265 in Sonarr?

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Create two Sonarr instances – one for x264 (remote users) and one for x265 (local 4K library). sonarr prefer x265

Creating the format does nothing until you attach it to a Profile.

: Create a new format (e.g., named "x265") and add a Release Title condition with a regular expression like /\b([xh].?265|hevc)\b/i to catch common naming conventions. If you want Sonarr to prioritize these space-saving

Click the "+" button to add a new custom format. Give it a meaningful name, such as "x265 Preferred." Then add a condition by clicking "Add Condition" and selecting as the condition type.

The only significant downside to x265 is the processing power required to decode it. While modern devices like Apple TV, Nvidia Shield, Fire TV sticks, and newer Smart TVs handle x265 natively (Direct Play), older streaming sticks, web browsers, and budget tablets may not. If a client device cannot decode x265 natively, your media server (Plex/Jellyfin) will have to transcode the video on the fly, heavily taxing your server's CPU or GPU. How to Configure Sonarr to Prefer x265 "Alright," he whispered, cracking his knuckles

Sonarr utilizes (v3) or Custom Formats (v4) to evaluate and score torrents or Usenet NZBs before downloading them. For Sonarr v4 (Recommended)

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Now that Sonarr knows what an x265 file looks like, you need to tell it that these files are "worth more." Settings > Profiles Select the Profile you use (e.g., Scroll down to Custom Formats Find your new x265 / HEVC format and give it a positive score (e.g., Save Changes Step 3: Set an Upgrade Goal (Optional)

"name": "✅ x265 / HEVC (Prefer)", "includeCustomFormatWhenRenaming": false, "specifications": [