# Help with bitrate

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**Category:** Plex Media Server\
**Tags:** server-windows\
**Created:** [April 30, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/help-with-bitrate/915786 "2025-04-30T22:58:53Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 30, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/help-with-bitrate/915786/1 "2025-04-30T22:58:53Z")

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I have a question. I have a series with a bitrate of 2668 kbps according to the information from Plex, but when it’s shown on the panel, it says 15 Mbps. And when I limit it to 1080p 10 Mbps from server, it transcodes. Why is that? The bitrate is much lower than that. Or am I confused? I need help, please.

I use windows 10, PMS 1.41.6.9685

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