Rarbg X265 Encoding Settings

20 to 22. This is the "sweet spot." Lower values (18) increase size significantly, while higher values (24+) may introduce blurring in fast-moving scenes.

Using 10-bit (Main10) is a secret weapon. Even if your source is 8-bit, encoding in 10-bit reduces "banding" in gradients and actually compresses more efficiently. Rarbg X265 Encoding Settings

Slow or Slower. HEVC requires more computational power; using a slower preset allows the encoder to use more advanced algorithms like RDO (Rate-Distortion Optimization) to save bits. Advanced Command Line Settings 20 to 22