The x265 (HEVC) codec is already a master of efficiency, but sometimes those "high-quality" encodes are still too large for mobile storage or cloud backups. Shrinking an already compressed x265 file requires a delicate balance of and encoder presets to avoid "generation loss" —the digital equivalent of a photocopy of a photocopy.
The primary way to "shrink" a file is to lower the bitrate [7]. x265's true strength lies in its ability to maintain visual clarity at bitrates where H.264 becomes "blocky," particularly in dark or complex scenes [8]. Constant Quality (RF/CRF): Instead of setting a strict bitrate, using a Constant Rate Factor (CRF) is recommended for personal libraries. A value between shrinking x265
Because the codec can only do so much. The rest is up to the hands that wield it. The x265 (HEVC) codec is already a master
If a 4K x265 file is still too big, consider downscaling it to 1080p. x265's true strength lies in its ability to