Sonarr Prefer X265

: Smaller files mean faster remote streaming and less buffering on weak connections. Step 1: Create the x265 Custom Format The most reliable way to prioritize x265 is through the Custom Formats Navigate to Settings > Custom Formats to add a new format. x265 / HEVC Import JSON and paste the standard regex for HEVC (available on the TRaSH Guides "x265 / HEVC" "includeCustomFormatWhenRenaming" "specifications" "implementation" "ReleaseTitleSpecification" "required" "x265|HEVC" } } ] } Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard the format. Step 2: Assign Scores to Your Profile

Ensure your quality is set high enough so Sonarr keeps looking for better versions. sonarr prefer x265

Some release groups don't include "x265" in the filename. Sonarr may incorrectly tag these as "HDTV" or standard quality, causing it to ignore them. : Smaller files mean faster remote streaming and

Preferring in Sonarr is the "holy grail" for users with limited storage space. While x264 is the legacy standard, x265 offers similar quality at roughly half the file size . Copied to clipboard the format

: Ensure "Allow Upgrades" is checked and set an "Upgrade Until Custom Format Score" if you want it to stop at a specific threshold.

Therefore, the goal is —not outright exclusion. We want Sonarr to grab x264 to satisfy "Missing" episodes immediately, but constantly scan for an x265 upgrade to replace the bloated file.