I’d like to use filter options like “Audio is DTS” or “Codec is H.264 AND Level is greater than 4.1” to generate optimised Versions for all videos which are not supported by ATV4 for example.

+1 This would be great. I want to filter out all content that is not audio AC3 or TrueHD with 5.1 or better.

Plex have added options to filter by video, audio and subtitle codec as well as audio layout with the current PMS beta (version 1.43.2). [image] Plex Media Server Plex Media Server 1.43.2.10687 is now available to Plex Pass users in the Beta update channel. NEW: (Filters) Add filter for audio…

Add more Filter options to create better "optimised Version" tasks

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tom80H May 4, 2026, 9:03pm 3

Plex have added options to filter by video, audio and subtitle codec as well as audio layout with the current PMS beta (version 1.43.2).

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[implemented] Add Media codec info to custom filters Feature Suggestions library-management	11	541	May 4, 2026
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[implemented] Filter by audio type (DTS, DD, etc.) Feature Suggestions library-management	21	1468	May 4, 2026
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[REQ] Filter by Audio General Discussions	8	727	June 26, 2016

Add more Filter options to create better "optimised Version" tasks

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