https://www.pistack.xyz/tags/transcoding/Recent content in Transcoding on Pi StackHugoen-usWed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/tdarr-vs-unmanic-vs-handbrake-self-hosted-video-transcoding-guide-2026/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/tdarr-vs-unmanic-vs-handbrake-self-hosted-video-transcoding-guide-2026/<p>Video files are among the largest consumers of storage in any self-hosted media setup. Whether you are running <a href="https://jellyfin.org/">jellyfin</a>, Plex, Emby, or simply archiving content, unoptimized video libraries waste disk space and strain playback devices. The solution is automated transcoding — batch-converting your media to efficient formats like H.265/HEVC or AV1 without manual intervention.</p>