Upload | S02e01 H265

| Platform | H.265 Upload Support | Notes | |----------|----------------------|-------| | YouTube | ❌ Not accepted (transcodes to H.264) | Will re-encode, losing quality. Upload H.264 instead. | | Vimeo (Pro) | ✅ Yes (hvc1) | Keeps HEVC for original downloads. | | Telegram | ✅ Yes (up to 2GB) | Direct play possible on mobile. | | Google Drive / OneDrive | ✅ Yes (as storage) | No streaming guarantee. | | PeerTube | ⚠️ Depends on instance | Some allow HEVC direct. | | Plex / Jellyfin (personal server) | ✅ Best use case | Direct play to supported clients. | | Internet Archive | ⚠️ Discouraged | They prefer H.264 for universal access. |

Re-encode if your file uses Main (8-bit) or insanely high bitrate (>20 Mbps for 1080p). 1.3 Name the File Correctly A proper name helps you, your archive, and any automated systems. Use: ShowName.S02E01.EpisodeTitle.1080p.HEVC.AAC.MKV upload s02e01 h265

ffmpeg -i input.mkv -c copy -movflags +faststart output.mp4 | Platform | H

ffmpeg -i input.mkv -c:a copy audio.aac