handbrake blu ray h265 hevc ripping guide

Handbrake Blu Ray H265 HEVC Ripping Guide

When it comes to transcoding audio, even DTS shouldn't be a taxing task for your i7 processor. Additionally, it's worth noting that Handbrake will always convert HDR to SDR unless you're using one of their experimental nightly builds. For me, having a 20TB RAID for my Plex Media Server means I'm less concerned about file size. Most movies will come out to be around 50-80GB.

For those who want to rip UHD Blu Rays without re-encoding the video track and main audio track, MakeMKV is a great option. However, if the source is VC-1, MPEG2 or you want to burn in subtitles, you may need to re-encode it. Starmax notes that 50-80GB is a reasonable size for ripping all audio tracks.

When it comes to compressing UHD without noticeable quality loss using Handbrake, I'll be following this thread closely. I've noticed some lag when streaming from my Plex server (gigabit network) only when using the DTS track (ACS has no lag but is commentary). This could be because the Plex server needs to transcode audio on the fly.

It's worth noting that UHD files can vary in size, with an example of a 46GB file for Dunkirk and a larger 74GB file for La La Land. The latter may be due to additional audio tracks being included. Despite H.265 being more efficient than H.264, the increased resolution of 4K (x4 that of Blu Ray) means file sizes can still be significant.

As someone who's just started ripping UHDs with an Asus BW-16D1HT drive, I'm excited to explore this new format further. With Amazon deliveries on their way, I'll be testing the limits of Handbrake and Plex Media Server to ensure seamless playback. For those interested in following along, I recommend pulling all audio tracks from the Blu Ray source and then compressing into Handbrake as needed.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions or need further clarification.

Handbrake blu ray h265 hevc ripping guide