Creating the format tells Sonarr how to find x265 files, but you still need to tell Sonarr to actually want them. Navigate to > Profiles .
: A CLI utility that can be integrated with Sonarr and Radarr as a custom script, converting newly downloaded files to formats that support direct playback on your media server. sonarr prefer x265
In the Regular Expression (Regex) field, paste the following standard string to catch x265 tags: \b([hx].?265|hevc)\b Creating the format tells Sonarr how to find
: For the most optimized setup, many users use tools like Profilarr or follow the pre-made scoring lists at TRaSH Guides to ensure they only get high-quality x265 encodes rather than "trash" ones. In the Regular Expression (Regex) field, paste the
Click on the you use for your shows (e.g., HD-1080p or Any ). Scroll down to the Custom Formats section at the bottom.
: Use release group filtering to favor reputable encoders known for quality x265 work. Create custom formats that score trusted groups higher while penalizing or blocking known low-quality encoders.
You will see your "x265 HEVC" format listed. Set the to something positive, like 100 .