Sonarr v4 manages media preferences using . This approach evaluates release titles using precise text matching and assigns scores to control what Sonarr downloads. Step 1: Create the x265 Custom Format Open the Sonarr web interface. Navigate to Settings > Custom Formats . Click the + (Add New) button. Name the format HEVC / x265 .
Follow these steps exactly:
Click on the you use for your shows (e.g., HD-1080p or Any ). sonarr prefer x265
In the section at the bottom, find your new "x265/HEVC" format and give it a positive score, such as 100 .
: High-definition x265 files are typically 40% to 60% smaller than their x264 counterparts. Sonarr v4 manages media preferences using
: Smaller file sizes mean quicker download times and significantly reduced upload strain when streaming outside your home network.
Set the to 0 (this ensures Sonarr still downloads x264 files if an x265 version is unavailable). Click Save . Method 2: Configuring Release Profiles (Sonarr v3) Navigate to Settings > Custom Formats
Sonarr uses (in Sonarr v3 and v4) to score and prioritize specific release attributes. By assigning positive scores to x265 tags, you instruct Sonarr to choose an x265 release over an x264 release whenever both are available. Follow these steps to set up x265 preferences in Sonarr v4. Step 1: Create the x265 Custom Format Open your Sonarr web interface. Navigate to Settings > Custom Formats . Click the + Plus icon to add a new custom format. Name the format something clear, such as Prefer x265 . Under the Specifications section, click Add Specification . Select Release Title from the dropdown menu.
If you are still on v3, use Release Profiles to "weight" titles. Add Preferred Terms in some versions) > Release Profiles to add a new profile. section, add Assign a score (e.g., ) to these terms.