Personal Plex media server encoding for a movie collection. H.265 for storage efficiency, 1440p for high-quality on desktop monitors, CRF 26 as a good quality/size balance, Opus for modern audio, MKV for subtitle and chapter support.
| Video Codec | H.265 |
| CRF | 26 |
| Resolution | 1440p |
| Audio | Opus |
| Container | MKV |
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libx265 -crf 26 -vf scale=-2:1440 -c:a libopus -b:a 128k output.mkvMKV (Matroska) can contain virtually any codec combination and supports unlimited subtitle tracks, chapters, and attachments (like fonts). This flexibility is why it is the preferred format for media servers like Plex and Jellyfin.
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