. Here is how to set it up so Sonarr always hunts for those space-saving encodes. Why Prefer x265? Massive Storage Savings
: Assign a positive value (e.g., +100 ) to your x265 format. sonarr prefer x265
Go to → Profiles (or Quality Profiles ). Select the profile you use for TV shows (e.g., "HD - 1080p" or "4K"). sonarr prefer x265
This is the most modern and flexible way to prioritize specific codecs. Create the Format Navigate to Custom Formats button to add a new format. Name it "x265/HEVC". Release Title and enter the regex: \b(x265|hevc)\b (case insensitive). Save the format. Assign Scores Select the profile you use (e.g., HD-1080p). Custom Formats section at the bottom. sonarr prefer x265