# \[How To\] Pre-encode to avoid Transcoding (using VidCoder Presets)

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**Created:** [April 13, 2020, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-pre-encode-to-avoid-transcoding-using-vidcoder-presets/573857 "2020-04-13T22:19:07Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 22, 2020, 12:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-pre-encode-to-avoid-transcoding-using-vidcoder-presets/573857/22 "2020-04-22T00:54:00Z")

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It all depends on the Network Buffer size on the client’s device.

Give [this](https://forums.plex.tv/t/streaming-brain-and-buffer-size/170442) a read and anything @OttoKerner mentions about Network Buffer and Deep Analysis. And [this](https://forums.plex.tv/t/calculated-bandwith-vs-required-bandwidth/403057) thread too.

Remember, the Network Buffer allows for these fluctuations, and Plex’s Deep Analysis scans the file to see how the file will perform based on different sized buffers, (worst) 5/10/25/50/75/100/250/500MB (best).

Also, give the preset a go and test for yourself 🙂 You might be suprised that it works.

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