If you already have a library mixed with x264 and x265, Sonarr struggles to "upgrade" them because it sees both as 1080p. To force upgrades:
: Ensure "Allow Upgrades" is checked and set an "Upgrade Until Custom Format Score" if you want it to stop at a specific threshold.
Once configured, Sonarr will start preferring releases containing x265 in their name. If an existing episode is in x264, Sonarr will automatically search for and grab an x265 version, provided it meets the quality profile and score requirements. Important Considerations sonarr prefer x265
Here is the final, battle-tested recommendation for 99% of users:
This setup utilizes the standardized formatting conventions popularized by the TRaSH Guides community, ensuring maximum accuracy and minimizing false positives. Step 1: Create the x265 Custom Format Open your Sonarr web interface. Navigate to > Custom Formats . Click the + Plus icon to add a new format. Name the Custom Format: x265 / HEVC . If you already have a library mixed with
and clicked the plus icon to create a new "Must Prefer" rule. Must Contain box, he typed . Then, the crucial step: the tags. He assigned a weight of to anything labeled x265. He hit Save.
to capture high-bitrate HEVC releases while avoiding low-quality "mini" encodes? If an existing episode is in x264, Sonarr
The library was leaner, meaner, and ready for another decade of hoarding. Elias leaned back, the silent hum of the server now sounding like a victory lap. on how to set up these specific Custom Formats in Sonarr? AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more