Sonarr Prefer X265 Here

In the field, enter terms like x265 , h265 , and HEVC .

If you remote stream and your client doesn’t support x265, your Plex server will transcode → high CPU usage. sonarr prefer x265

Note: This is risky as it will prevent downloads if an x265 version isn't uploaded yet. Summary Table: Setup Comparison Custom Formats (v4) Release Profiles (v3) Restrictions Flexibility High (weighted scoring) Medium (weighted scoring) Low (Binary Yes/No) Downloads x264 if x265 is missing Downloads x264 if x265 is missing Fails if x265 is missing Advanced Regex support String matching Basic string matching For automated cleanup of your existing library, tools like In the field, enter terms like x265 , h265 , and HEVC

HEVC is the industry standard for 4K and HDR content. In the field