Transcoding is a necessary task to ensure that the content reaches the widest audience possible with different devices and Internet resources. It converts an encoded digital file (MPEG4, for instance) into a “new version” to reduce size, and better meet the audience’s hardware and Internet speed resources. What is Transcoding? A vital mechanism for adaptive streaming.
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Direct-playing a 4K stream also introduces compatibility challenges. If you want Plex to direct-play a 4K stream, the server will need the proper resources, including disk and lots of network resources. Streaming a 4K media file requires resources.