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    6.1.1.7 StreamFab Downloads Netflix Only in x264 - AVC

    I noticed that now when I download from Netflix, it only downloads in AVC / x264 even though I specify HEVC / x265.
    I had this same issue with Amazon a long time ago and I see that only now has that issue been fixed.
    I downloaded the movies "I See You" and "Re/Member" from Netflix and both downloaded in AVC instead of HEVC. Also, the bit depth is only 8 bits instead of 10 for all VIP services.

    I have also noticed that StreamFab is downloading movies / tv shows in CVBR instead of CBR. In the past there used to be an option to select between CVR and VBR, but now it seems that you no longer offer the choice and only allow CVBR. Is there a reason for doing this?

    Attaching screen shots and log file.
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    Originally posted by jsinfate View Post
    I noticed that now when I download from Netflix, it only downloads in AVC / x264 even though I specify HEVC / x265.
    I had this same issue with Amazon a long time ago and I see that only now has that issue been fixed.
    I downloaded the movies "I See You" and "Re/Member" from Netflix and both downloaded in AVC instead of HEVC. Also, the bit depth is only 8 bits instead of 10 for all VIP services.

    I have also noticed that StreamFab is downloading movies / tv shows in CVBR instead of CBR. In the past there used to be an option to select between CVR and VBR, but now it seems that you no longer offer the choice and only allow CVBR. Is there a reason for doing this?

    Attaching screen shots and log file.
    Not everything on Netflix is available in H265. Especially older stuff.

    New-ish Netflix series and Movies are but most 3rd party stuff isn't.

    Look at to see what may be available in H265. You also cannot get H265 with a "Basic" plan. You need the Premium plan for H265 HDR10 and Standard for H265 SDR.

    AFAIK, only HDR stuff on Netflix has 10-bit depth. I don't think i have encountered 10-bit stuff on Amazon, HBO Max or Hulu.

    On Amazon, it seems H265 stuff is only available in CVBR and that is why it only lets you choose that. If you switch to H264 on-the-fly you'll see the CBR option is available. I prefer CVBR so i never noticed before when it was a drop-down instead of a radio button.

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      I have also noticed that StreamFab is downloading movies / tv shows in CVBR instead of CBR. In the past there used to be an option to select between CVR and VBR, but now it seems that you no longer offer the choice and only allow CVBR. Is there a reason for doing this?
      On Amazon, it seems H265 stuff is only available in CVBR and that is why it only lets you choose that.
      Yes, not all of the video are availabled for H265 in Amazon.

      Wilson

      Please post your logs the default location is:
      For DVDFab 13: C:\Users\User Name\My Documents\DVDFab\DVDFab13\Log
      For StreamFab: C:\Users\User Name\My Documents\DVDFab\StreamFab\log
      Please use attachment button and attach your most recent, Internal log and post right here.
      If it's the burning issue, please also attach burn log.

      Thanks!

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        Look at to see what may be available​
        You are the best, Jack! I don't know how that website eluded me up 'til now.

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          Originally posted by Cats4U View Post

          You are the best, Jack! I don't know how that website eluded me up 'til now.
          Ya it's a great list. So far, it has been 95% accurate but i don't know if it's because of StreamFab or the list is mistaken when the item is not downloading in H265...

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