StreamFab 7: Feature Requests & Suggestions Collection

[jpp72]

With Windows 10 being out-of-support (Yes I know, you can pay for extended support or even get a year free), a lot of people who CANNOT upgrade to Windows 11 are moving to Linux.

A Linux version of StreamFab would be a welcomed addition. I honestly think there would be more Linux users than Mac users.

But now comes the elephant in the room: Do away with the very non-standard of having platform dependent licenses. We should be able to use our license on whatever platform, as long as we have the right amount of seats.

[y2jerichool]

Not my idea but something I would like to see too.

- customizable directory/folder name for movie/show and season folders with the same or more possible “variables”

Currently: Show/S01

Custom 1: Show (Year)/Season 01
Custom 2: Show (Year-Year)/Season 01 (Year)
Custom 3: Show (Resolution)/Season 01
Custom 4: Show (Module)/S01 (Resolution)
etc. …

[Mr.Spock]

I would like to see Bugs fixed faster. When DRM changes happen. Out of all the places to download from. I only use HBO, Paramount, Amazon, Hulu, Apple, Peacock and Fandango.
To me, adding more and more download sites is not as important making sure the ones already there are at least downloading 1080p with minimum 128 kbps audio stereo aac. Higher bitrate for multi channel audio.

[Sebastian001]

Please limit this topic to suggestions for version 7. For discussions or problems, please create a new topic....

[classic57b]

A "Scheduling" module that actually works. The current one works maybe 40% of the time. This is the typical result:

[theluckyman]

Do any streaming sites host files with Opus? I've seen them use AAC, AC3, EAC3. I've only seen Plex use Opus when locally transcoding files.

I seen somebody post Youtube Originals which is using Opus that's why I bought up about Opus.

[october262]

Do any streaming sites host files with Opus? I've seen them use AAC, AC3, EAC3. I've only seen Plex use Opus when locally transcoding files.

youtube - https://www.reddit.com/r/YoutubeMusi...premium_users/

[KidJoe]

...ooh I notice no one mentioned about Opus?

Do any streaming sites host files with Opus? I've seen them use AAC, AC3, EAC3. I've only seen Plex use Opus when locally transcoding files.

[theluckyman]

Yes, I agree.

I often times download the 4K and 1080p of a movie from HBOMax. Currently I must added the 4K copy to the queue, download it, then go back and add the 1080p and download it.

Because of the selection box, StreamFab knows I've selected a 4K, with HDR10 or DV, etc. or 1080p H265 SDR only, etc. So as long as you are selecting different resolution, video codec, audio codec, etc. it should allow for both to be added to the download queue.

I would love to have those available audios ooh I notice no one mentioned about Opus?

[KidJoe]

I'd like to recommend that we be allowed to add multiple versions of a movie/show to the DL queue at the same time. Want HD, FHD DV EAC3 and UHD HDR10 Atmos? Add all three into one DL session. This would allow me to more quickly gather multiple versions so my family can avoid transcoding when on a weaker wi-fi signal but in my hard wired man cave I get "full" quality.

Yes, I agree.

I often times download the 4K and 1080p of a movie from HBOMax. Currently I must added the 4K copy to the queue, download it, then go back and add the 1080p and download it.

Because of the selection box, StreamFab knows I've selected a 4K, with HDR10 or DV, etc. or 1080p H265 SDR only, etc. So as long as you are selecting different resolution, video codec, audio codec, etc. it should allow for both to be added to the download queue.

[theluckyman]

I'd like to recommend that we be allowed to add multiple versions of a movie/show to the DL queue at the same time. Want HD, FHD DV EAC3 and UHD HDR10 Atmos? Add all three into one DL session. This would allow me to more quickly gather multiple versions so my family can avoid transcoding when on a weaker wi-fi signal but in my hard wired man cave I get "full" quality.

Repeating what someone else said - include selected quality settings in the DL queue so if you have multiple 'versions' added you can selectively download/delete just the one desired.

I'm no designer, but this is a good mock of what would be useful. Without doing episode by episode analysis, probably would have to have the details ONLY on the show line, not the episode line.

Don't worry I got you here's my suggestion:

I’d like to suggest the following improvements for StreamFab v7

Request to expand the available tags for audio, video, and subtitles, while also introducing more advanced track-handling features in StreamFab v7. This would provide greater flexibility and convenience for both casual and power users.

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Requested Features


Video Tags

• Dolby Vision
• HDR10 Compatible
• Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)
• Modified Aspect Ratio
• Support for future/emerging video tags

Audio Tags

• Dolby Atmos
• 5.1 Channels
• 7.1 Channels
• Surround Sound
• Commentary Tracks
• Dual Language
• Support for future/emerging audio tags

Subtitle Tags

• Forced Subtitles
• Closed Captions (CC)
• SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing)
• Multi-language subtitle indicators
• Option to tag burned-in vs. soft subs

Advanced Track Options

• Ability to select and download audio, video, and subtitle tracks separately
• Show downloaded tracks as separate files (no remux required)
• Optional “Advanced User Mode” with extra functionality (willing to pay extra if needed)

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Benefits

• Makes StreamFab more future-proof by supporting newer industry tags.
• Improves file organization by clearly labeling advanced audio/video/subtitle features.
• Gives power users more control over track handling and file output.
• Increases flexibility for advanced workflows without complicating things for casual users.

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Priority


High – these features enhance usability, attract advanced users, and keep StreamFab ahead of competitors by supporting the newest audio/video/subtitle formats.

[AnttDvdFab]

I'd like to recommend that we be allowed to add multiple versions of a movie/show to the DL queue at the same time. Want HD, FHD DV EAC3 and UHD HDR10 Atmos? Add all three into one DL session. This would allow me to more quickly gather multiple versions so my family can avoid transcoding when on a weaker wi-fi signal but in my hard wired man cave I get "full" quality.

Repeating what someone else said - include selected quality settings in the DL queue so if you have multiple 'versions' added you can selectively download/delete just the one desired.

I'm no designer, but this is a good mock of what would be useful. Without doing episode by episode analysis, probably would have to have the details ONLY on the show line, not the episode line.

[jpp72]

In discussing with our exiled friend, he told me the Scheduled downloads only work 30-40% of the time.

So the request is to rebuild that functionality from scratch.

I personally never tried because i had very low confidence it would work in the way i would expect it to.

I would expect that if there are 3 1080p bitrates and i select the bitrate in the middle or lowest, the scheduled download would grab the highest bitrate.

Like i said, i didn't even try because i knew i was going to be disappointed. The reason for that is because i fell like the developer is not a collector of digital media so they simply work with the mindset of: "It downloaded the new episode? Good enough."

So many features that were added are not used by the dev so they don't understand some of the pain points and frustrations.

Example:

That little triangle next to the track to make it the default subtitle, you used to be able to set the triangle in the settings of subtitle languages to pre-select.

It was no longer working so instead of fixing it, they just removed the feature

[y2jerichool]

Quality of life improvements to the browser:

1. Turn off auto switching tabs when a download is finished
   • when you're browsing streaming service 1 and a download for streaming service 2 finishes, it will automatically interrupt your browsing and switch to streaming service 2 tab = annoying
2. Bookmark option + bookmark menu bar
   • sometimes you're browsing sub categories on a streaming service, those sub categories can be all the way at the bottom of a page and within that sub category there are dozens of movies you can browse scrolling all the way down again and whenever you add one to the download queue, the site refreshes and goes all the way back to the main page so you have to do all the tedious scrolling again
   • with bookmarks you can at least skip the first part of scrolling all the way down on the main page
3. Alternative to Nr. 2
   • disable forcing the site to refresh to the main page after adding media to the download queue

[theluckyman]

Prevent account violation threats

agreed like stealth / anti-fingerprint mode?