Quality Settings (File Size)
On the Radarr/Sonarr Discord people often ask,
- “What's the best quality size settings to use?”
- “Why's are the ones from the TRaSH Guides so different to the default settings?”
Even though it is a personal preference, we will show you some recommendations to prevent low quality or fake releases.
FAQ
Why do i only see sizes starting from HDTV720p and up?
- Watching content below 720p on a big screen can result in a blurry and pixelated image, making it difficult to see details and enjoy the true quality of the content. Additionally, lower resolution videos may not fill the entire screen, leading to a less immersive viewing experience. Investing in higher quality content ensures that you are getting the best possible picture and sound quality for your viewing pleasure.
Why are some sizes set to max?
- These guides are created to achieve the highest possible quality based on the quality profiles provided.
Why is there difference between regular movies/tv shows and anime/animated/cartoons ?
- Regular movies and TV shows are set up more strictly to prevent low quality and fake releases, whereas anime, animated series, and cartoons are set up wide open.
When I set Bluray to MAX size I often get ISO's/ Bluray folder structure.
Some movies or episodes may not be grabbed due to these settings.
If you notice that some movies or episodes are not being grabbed due to size settings, you can provide proof with a screenshot showing the error that appears during an interactive search (excluding the indexer or tracker if you prefer).
- We will only consider changes for international releases; no multi-language or dubbed releases will be accepted.
- We will not accept incorrectly labeled source releases such as those from MeGusta, they need to properly name their content first.
- Changes for micro-sized releases will not be accepted.
- Documentaries and cartoons are typically much smaller, so we may not make edits to those either.
These quality file size settings have been created and tested with information gathered from release comparisons from various sources and information provided by the community.
Sonarr Quality Definitions
Make sure you have enabled 'Show Advanced' if you don't see a provision to enter the scores, under the Quality settings.
After setting the Max Size, set the 'Preferred' score as high as possible. You can accomplish that with one of the two following ways.
- 1. You move the slider to the far most right.
- 2. You enter a score of 400.
In both cases, it will automatically change to the highest possible. This will be slightly below the Max Size setting.
400 is the displayed value for Unlimited
| Quality | Minimum (MB/min) | Preferred (MB/min) | Maximum (MB/min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDTV-720p | 10 | 395 | 400 |
| HDTV-1080p | 15 | 395 | 400 |
| WEBRip-720p | 10 | 395 | 400 |
| WEBDL-720p | 10 | 395 | 400 |
| Bluray-720p | 17.1 | 395 | 400 |
| WEBRip-1080p | 15 | 395 | 400 |
| WEBDL-1080p | 15 | 395 | 400 |
| Bluray-1080p | 50.4 | 395 | 400 |
| Bluray-1080p Remux | 69.1 | 395 | 400 |
| HDTV-2160p | 25 | 395 | 400 |
| WEBRip-2160p | 25 | 395 | 400 |
| WEBDL-2160p | 25 | 395 | 400 |
| Bluray-2160p | 94.6 | 395 | 400 |
| Bluray-2160p Remux | 187.4 | 395 | 400 |
| Quality | Minimum (MB/min) | Preferred (MB/min) | Maximum (MB/min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDTV | 5 | 395 | 400 |
| WEBRip-480p | 5 | 395 | 400 |
| WEBDL-480p | 5 | 395 | 400 |
| DVD | 5 | 395 | 400 |
| Bluray-480p | 5 | 395 | 400 |
| HDTV-720p | 5 | 395 | 400 |
| HDTV-1080p | 5 | 395 | 400 |
| WEBRip-720p | 5 | 395 | 400 |
| WEBDL-720p | 5 | 395 | 400 |
| Bluray-720p | 5 | 395 | 400 |
| WEBRip-1080p | 5 | 395 | 400 |
| WEBDL-1080p | 5 | 395 | 400 |
| Bluray-1080p | 5 | 395 | 400 |
| Bluray-1080p Remux | 5 | 395 | 400 |
| HDTV-2160p | 5 | 395 | 400 |
| WEBRip-2160p | 5 | 395 | 400 |
| WEBDL-2160p | 5 | 395 | 400 |
| Bluray-2160p | 5 | 395 | 400 |
| Bluray-2160p Remux | 5 | 395 | 400 |
Questions or Suggestions?