As I get more and more 4k content, I have realized that even though I may produce a 1080p or 720p optimized file, if the bit rate doesn’t match exactly from the requestor, it will always transcode the 4k file, which kills my server. For instance, if I transcode my 4k file to 20mbps 1080p and someon…

Use Closest resolution file for transcodes!

tom80H Archived March 23, 2022, 1:26pm 6

2022 clean-up: duplicate

Topic		Replies	Views
[Feature Request] Stop transcoding from 4k version when alternative versions exist Feature Suggestions	23	770	August 12, 2018
Optimized Versions for UHD Files? General Discussions	18	2185	January 7, 2020
Will Plex transcode from an optimized version? Desktops & Laptops server-windows	5	541	January 8, 2020
Feature Request - Transcode from Closest available resolution, rather than source file if optimized versions exist Feature Suggestions	2	210	September 30, 2018
Plex transcoding HEVC version instead of 1080p version General Discussions	7	422	March 3, 2019