# \#media-optimizer **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/media-optimizer/105.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [Optimized versions are now HEVC, but I need H264](https://forums.plex.tv/t/optimized-versions-are-now-hevc-but-i-need-h264/942281)
**Author:** [@rjm05](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rjm05)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/optimized-versions-are-now-hevc-but-i-need-h264/942281 "2026-09-18T13:55:14Z")
Server Version#:1.43.3.10896 Player Version#: Not relevant I have a Synology DS418play as Plex server. I use it to play movies on a Chromecast V3. The chromecast cannot deal with HEVC encoded movies. The DS418play can … --- ## [Request: more optimization options](https://forums.plex.tv/t/request-more-optimization-options/939404)
**Author:** [@mcandre](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mcandre)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/request-more-optimization-options/939404 "2026-06-04T18:29:49Z")
Buffering spinners between short clips in playlists interrupts the viewing experience. Can we please get more capabilities to completely remove this lag? For example, preload the next video when the current video has 5 … --- ## [Can you tell me whether this means that the Optimizer is deinterlacing?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-you-tell-me-whether-this-means-that-the-optimizer-is-deinterlacing/938586)
**Author:** [@hi\_phi](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hi_phi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-you-tell-me-whether-this-means-that-the-optimizer-is-deinterlacing/938586 "2026-05-05T20:48:45Z")
\-filter\_complex "\[0:0\]yadif\[0\];\[0\]scale=w=720:h=540:force\_divisible\_by=4\[1\];\[1\]format=pix\_fmts=yuv420p|nv12\[2\]" I don’t know what “\[0:0\]yadif\[0\]” means. Does it deinterlace? The input file was interlaced (visibly, and … --- ## [\[Feature Request\] Keep the optimized movie version only](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-keep-the-optimized-movie-version-only/129150)
**Author:** [@Smashkins](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Smashkins)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-keep-the-optimized-movie-version-only/129150 "2026-04-25T04:32:27Z")
I would be able to provide a way to delete the original movie and keep the optimized version automatically --- ## [Plex Re-Encoder — Free GPU-Accelerated HEVC Batch Encoder with Dolby Vision Support](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-re-encoder-free-gpu-accelerated-hevc-batch-encoder-with-dolby-vision-support/937134)
**Author:** [@TarquinDouglass](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TarquinDouglass)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-re-encoder-free-gpu-accelerated-hevc-batch-encoder-with-dolby-vision-support/937134 "2026-03-15T17:52:25Z")
Recode GPU-accelerated H.265/H.264 re-encoding for Plex media libraries with Dolby Vision support. Features Encoding GPU Encoding — NVIDIA NVENC, AMD VAAPI/AMF, Intel QSV/VAAPI hardware acceleration (10-50x faster … --- ## ["Optimize" and HDR content](https://forums.plex.tv/t/optimize-and-hdr-content/936387)
**Author:** [@hi\_phi](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hi_phi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/optimize-and-hdr-content/936387 "2026-02-15T02:04:33Z")
Hello! (I’m really sorry if this has already been answered, but I’m not a power user.) If I use “optimize” on a file using the “original” or “Television” setting, will any HDR (personal backups of UHD Blu-Rays) content … --- ## [What transcode quality value do you use for LiveTV-DVR?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/what-transcode-quality-value-do-you-use-for-livetv-dvr/936149)
**Author:** [@deyraud](https://forums.plex.tv/u/deyraud)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/what-transcode-quality-value-do-you-use-for-livetv-dvr/936149 "2026-02-11T21:00:10Z")
Tuner Make/Model: HD HomeRun Flex 4K Hardware Transcoding Enabled: yes Transcode Quality: 99 (default) Transcode Codex: HEVC Transcode Hardware: Intel QSV It’s Olympics time and this is the first time I’ve ever serious… --- ## [Ability to remux with stream stripping](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ability-to-remux-with-stream-stripping/935930)
**Author:** [@r2\_d21](https://forums.plex.tv/u/r2_d21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ability-to-remux-with-stream-stripping/935930 "2026-01-31T21:06:32Z")
Would be nice to have a feature to get rid of unwanted streams from the video, without touching the original video stream. TVs often have a limit on the number of streams they can handle, and the content I have usually … --- ## [Retry All Failed Optimizes](https://forums.plex.tv/t/retry-all-failed-optimizes/931860)
**Author:** [@HeyHoLetsGo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/HeyHoLetsGo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 1:08am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/retry-all-failed-optimizes/931860 "2025-09-28T01:08:12Z")
I’m optimizing a library of 6000 videos and have had it running for days. It’s been running perfectly fine, no bugs to report. My problem came from not realizing a “retry failed” feature isn’t available. I had to reorgan… --- ## [Hitting "Optimize" for my 'TV Shows' Folder has made my files unreadable](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hitting-optimize-for-my-tv-shows-folder-has-made-my-files-unreadable/930863)
**Author:** [@GeneDiesel1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/GeneDiesel1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hitting-optimize-for-my-tv-shows-folder-has-made-my-files-unreadable/930863 "2025-09-15T12:58:18Z")
Server Version#: Latest Player Version#: Latest \ My question is simple: I hit the “Optimize” button for my HTPC Pl… --- ## [Unable to optimize any Plex content](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-optimize-any-plex-content/930287)
**Author:** [@stephan\_weidts\_de](https://forums.plex.tv/u/stephan_weidts_de)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-optimize-any-plex-content/930287 "2025-09-01T08:54:51Z")
It’s a brand new deployment of a Plex server as I’m migrating systems. Added one movie. Attempted to optimize the movie. It gets added to the queue and then just sticks on “waiting” forever. Confirmed Plex has access to … --- ## [Issues with Now Playing displaying accurate bandwidth details for Optimized items?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/issues-with-now-playing-displaying-accurate-bandwidth-details-for-optimized-items/928960)
**Author:** [@bradis1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bradis1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 2:16am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/issues-with-now-playing-displaying-accurate-bandwidth-details-for-optimized-items/928960 "2025-08-12T02:16:20Z")
Server Version#: 1.42.1.10060 Player Version#: Plex for PlayStation 5 - (unk. version) I optimized the movie Prisoners for my friend to watch on his PS5. While he’s watching it, when viewing the entry in Now Playing, i… --- ## [Optimizer runs twice](https://forums.plex.tv/t/optimizer-runs-twice/926743)
**Author:** [@b3nny27](https://forums.plex.tv/u/b3nny27)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/optimizer-runs-twice/926743 "2025-07-22T16:04:15Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.9.9961 Player Version#: NA Issue: Plex optimiser runs two times, first using the intel iGPU (verified with intel top), then again using only the CPU. Setup: Plex official truenas docker CPU: in… --- ## [Optimization Optimization](https://forums.plex.tv/t/optimization-optimization/923983)
**Author:** [@cbriarnold](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cbriarnold)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/optimization-optimization/923983 "2025-06-25T19:59:32Z")
I would like the optimization functionality to be able to be configured to optimize off of the next highest quality instead of the top quality. For Example: Blu-ray movie has been ripped to an MKV file. The MKV file h… --- ## [Series Optimisation doesn't trigger when new episode added to empty series](https://forums.plex.tv/t/series-optimisation-doesnt-trigger-when-new-episode-added-to-empty-series/920673)
**Author:** [@Robmonster](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Robmonster)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/series-optimisation-doesnt-trigger-when-new-episode-added-to-empty-series/920673 "2025-06-05T18:25:50Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.7.9823 Player Version#: I have a few ongoing series that require conversions to play properly my end and so I have set up a Series Optimisation, limited to 2 items. This works fine if I am behind… --- ## [Downloads/Sync not utilizing optimized versions](https://forums.plex.tv/t/downloads-sync-not-utilizing-optimized-versions/920445)
**Author:** [@crakerjac21](https://forums.plex.tv/u/crakerjac21)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/downloads-sync-not-utilizing-optimized-versions/920445 "2025-05-28T18:03:12Z")
Server Version#: (Linux) Version 1.41.7.9823 Player Version#: (Android) 10.26.0.2578 I have my media optimized to easily sync with tablets for trips/flights. In the past, anything I’ve optimized (correctly) would get … --- ## [Optimized Versions just sit at waiting. Logs have a message that says diskFull but I have lots](https://forums.plex.tv/t/optimized-versions-just-sit-at-waiting-logs-have-a-message-that-says-diskfull-but-i-have-lots/906283)
**Author:** [@barron\_mertens\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/barron_mertens_gmail_com)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/optimized-versions-just-sit-at-waiting-logs-have-a-message-that-says-diskfull-but-i-have-lots/906283 "2025-05-09T17:59:42Z")
My automated optimized versions hav been working fine for years, in the last couple of weeks I started to have issues where it would only do one or two files from the backlog and then sit at waiting. I am now at the poin… --- ## [Optimizer broken on Nvidia Shield?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/optimizer-broken-on-nvidia-shield/906968)
**Author:** [@jfree427](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jfree427)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/optimizer-broken-on-nvidia-shield/906968 "2025-05-08T00:03:27Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.4.9463 When using my Nvidia Shield to optimize any file, I’m not able to play it back. It completes the optimization process but when I go to play it back I get a generic error. This has been happe… --- ## [Review optimizer bitrate/res options now that we have HVEC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/review-optimizer-bitrate-res-options-now-that-we-have-hvec/908696)
**Author:** [@wdesmedt](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wdesmedt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/review-optimizer-bitrate-res-options-now-that-we-have-hvec/908696 "2025-03-12T15:52:17Z")
Now that HVEC encoding is embedded in Plex, the options for optimizing and streaming(transcoding) media feel outdated Especially for 1080p → the minimum option is 8mbs but with HVEC encoding 6mbs provides the roughly sa… --- ## ["Unwatched Only" option behaviour when doing optimized version](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unwatched-only-option-behaviour-when-doing-optimized-version/908652)
**Author:** [@another-cog-in-the-wheel](https://forums.plex.tv/u/another-cog-in-the-wheel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unwatched-only-option-behaviour-when-doing-optimized-version/908652 "2025-03-12T00:10:06Z")
In this article https://support.plex.tv/articles/213095317-creating-optimized-versions/#:~:text=Unwatched%20Only,part%20of%20the%20optimization%20job Unwatched Only Choose whether or not the optimization should appl… --- ## [Plex optimization parameters](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-optimization-parameters/888642)
**Author:** [@alboon2000](https://forums.plex.tv/u/alboon2000)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-optimization-parameters/888642 "2024-09-24T14:03:00Z")
Hi, I’d like to know what are the video and audio (and subs) parameters used by Plex when I chose “optimize for TV” option. Indeed, I would like to convert videos myself with my PC, as it’s much quicker than with my QNAP… --- ## [File naming of optimized files](https://forums.plex.tv/t/file-naming-of-optimized-files/887531)
**Author:** [@pummra](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pummra)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/file-naming-of-optimized-files/887531 "2024-09-06T22:43:03Z")
I use the media optimizer to transcode a load of files which I transfer to a portable hard drive so I have access to media when I don’t have internet access. At the moment the file names are changed from the original fil… --- ## [Files in "Behind the Scenes" folders not optimized](https://forums.plex.tv/t/files-in-behind-the-scenes-folders-not-optimized/886278)
**Author:** [@SechoDB](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SechoDB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/files-in-behind-the-scenes-folders-not-optimized/886278 "2024-08-27T05:30:18Z")
Server Version#: 1.40.5.8897 Player Version#: 4.136.0 Media in “extras folders” for movies does not get optimized. How can I make plex optimized those? \\Movies\\Movie\_Name\_1\\Movie\_Name\_1.mkv (Optimizes from mkv to mp4… --- ## [Pleydia Organizer: Native Mac app to Rename TV & Movie files for quickly Organizing your Library](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pleydia-organizer-native-mac-app-to-rename-tv-movie-files-for-quickly-organizing-your-library/884082)
**Author:** [@Jeehut](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Jeehut)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pleydia-organizer-native-mac-app-to-rename-tv-movie-files-for-quickly-organizing-your-library/884082 "2024-08-01T15:12:33Z")
I’m happy to announce that I developed a native Mac app using Apple’s latest technologies for anyone who likes to organize their media files using a Mac (e.g. a Mac mini, a great media server). You basically just drag & … --- ## [non-Web Optimized media does not play on PS4](https://forums.plex.tv/t/non-web-optimized-media-does-not-play-on-ps4/882526)
**Author:** [@b5c](https://forums.plex.tv/u/b5c)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/non-web-optimized-media-does-not-play-on-ps4/882526 "2024-07-13T15:20:10Z")
Server Version#: 1.40.3.8555 Player Version#: 4.129.1 There is a is a boolean when showing the metadata of a file called “Web Optimized” in the plex UI. I have isolated the problem down to this when encountering that i… --- ## ["Scan library files" should remove references to "Optimized Versions" when files have been deleted](https://forums.plex.tv/t/scan-library-files-should-remove-references-to-optimized-versions-when-files-have-been-deleted/880158)
**Author:** [@ferzkopp](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ferzkopp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/scan-library-files-should-remove-references-to-optimized-versions-when-files-have-been-deleted/880158 "2024-06-15T17:55:44Z")
Server Version#: 1.40.3.8555 Feature request: “Scan library files” should remove references to “Optimized Versions” when files that references optimized versions are deleted It is easy to run into the Optimize error “T… --- ## [Video stream on HD Optimized videos converts to a solid green screen of video](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-stream-on-hd-optimized-videos-converts-to-a-solid-green-screen-of-video/873634)
**Author:** [@rbolande](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rbolande)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-stream-on-hd-optimized-videos-converts-to-a-solid-green-screen-of-video/873634 "2024-03-30T20:45:38Z")
Server Version#: 1.40.1.8227 Player Version#: 1.90.1.118-a4bc1429 (mac) but seems to be a server-side issue The video stream of optimized versions of HD videos does not work for me. Playback on Mac client, AppleTV, vi… --- ## [Problems with plex optimizer](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problems-with-plex-optimizer/868379)
**Author:** [@andrei944](https://forums.plex.tv/u/andrei944)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problems-with-plex-optimizer/868379 "2024-02-05T20:47:23Z")
Server Version#: 1.32.8.7639 So, when I optimize anything, it just copy it to the optimized folder. For example if I have a 1080p file and I want to optimize it for mobile, so 720p, 4mbps, it just copies it over to the … --- ## [Optimiziong only audio](https://forums.plex.tv/t/optimiziong-only-audio/865822)
**Author:** [@forza\_s](https://forums.plex.tv/u/forza_s)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/optimiziong-only-audio/865822 "2024-01-10T10:22:58Z")
Hello, It seems that new LG WebOS TVs cannot play DTS audio(i have a 2023 model, does not play DTS, while the old 2018 model plays DTS with no issues). Now, when transcoding audio + serving subtitles it seems that Ples… --- ## [Digital photo frame feature and App](https://forums.plex.tv/t/digital-photo-frame-feature-and-app/388533)
**Author:** [@kequinox](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kequinox)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2023, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/digital-photo-frame-feature-and-app/388533 "2023-09-17T08:08:54Z")
A really helpful new feature that would make many users happy would be a a Plex Slideshow app (for android and iOS) or integration into the native Plex App so users can have a tablet set aside as a digital picture frame … [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/media-optimizer/105.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=media-optimizer)