If you want to encode your own x265 files like RARBG did (for archiving or Plex), use:
ffmpeg -i input.mkv -c:v libx265 -crf 20 -preset slow -pix_fmt yuv420p10le -x265-params "aq-mode=3:strong-intra-smoothing=0:sao=0:deblock=-1,-1:psy-rd=2.0" -c:a aac -b:a 224k output.mp4 Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Key Differences from RARBG RARBG Encoding Settings - GitHub Gist rarbg x265 encoding settings better
RARBG's x265 encoding philosophy focused on achieving a high balance of visual quality and efficiency, typically targeting file sizes of . Their encodes were known for being "Main 10" (10-bit), which reduces color banding even on 8-bit displays. If you want to encode your own x265
RARBG typically used --aq-mode 2 (Auto-variance). The new standard is (Auto-variance with bias to dark scenes). This prevents the "crushing blacks" seen in old RARBG releases. RARBG typically used --aq-mode 2 (Auto-variance)
High values help preserve the original "feel" of the film grain. 0 (Off)
For a balance of efficiency and "transparent" quality, use these settings in Handbrake or FFmpeg:
If you want to encode your own x265 files like RARBG did (for archiving or Plex), use:
ffmpeg -i input.mkv -c:v libx265 -crf 20 -preset slow -pix_fmt yuv420p10le -x265-params "aq-mode=3:strong-intra-smoothing=0:sao=0:deblock=-1,-1:psy-rd=2.0" -c:a aac -b:a 224k output.mp4 Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Key Differences from RARBG RARBG Encoding Settings - GitHub Gist
RARBG's x265 encoding philosophy focused on achieving a high balance of visual quality and efficiency, typically targeting file sizes of . Their encodes were known for being "Main 10" (10-bit), which reduces color banding even on 8-bit displays.
RARBG typically used --aq-mode 2 (Auto-variance). The new standard is (Auto-variance with bias to dark scenes). This prevents the "crushing blacks" seen in old RARBG releases.
High values help preserve the original "feel" of the film grain. 0 (Off)
For a balance of efficiency and "transparent" quality, use these settings in Handbrake or FFmpeg: