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Transcoding

Tunarr uses FFmpeg to transcode or remux content when generating channel streams. Transcoding settings are split across two levels: channel-level settings that control the streaming architecture, and transcode configuration settings that control codec, resolution, bitrate, and hardware acceleration.

Channel Stream Mode

The stream mode determines the overall pipeline architecture Tunarr uses to produce a channel's output. Available modes include HLS (recommended), HLS alt, HLS Direct, and MPEG-TS. Each mode has different characteristics in terms of reliability, CPU usage, and client compatibility.

See Channel Transcoding Settings for a full explanation of each mode and guidance on choosing one.

Transcode Configurations

A transcode configuration is a reusable set of encoding parameters (codec, resolution, bitrate, hardware acceleration, audio settings, etc.) that can be assigned to one or more channels. This is where you configure how Tunarr encodes the output stream.

See Transcode Configs for a detailed breakdown of every setting, including hardware acceleration options for NVIDIA, Intel, AMD, and macOS.