alextall / plexify

Transcode video files to lower bitrates based on resolution

Plexify

This shell script uses HandBrakeCLI and transcodes videos to equal and smaller resolutions including 4k (3840x2160), 1080p (1920x1080), and 720p (1280x720). The settings applied have been exported to the presets folder, and can be imported to Handbrake for use and adjustment.

Install

plexify may be installed using Homebrew.

1. Run brew tap alextall/tools to tap my cask.
2. Then run brew install plexify.

Dependencies

• Install HandbrakeCLI.
• Install ffmpeg
• Optional: Install Hazel according to Noodlesoft's instructions.

Use

Simply run plexify [File] from the Terminal.

plexify will accept just about any video you can find, but I recommend using MakeMKV to rip full quality .mkv files of your DVDs and Blu-rays.

Note: Video transcoding takes a long time, especially if you are transcoding several files or high resolution files. I highly recommend doing this on a dedicated computer, over night, or at another time when you won't need to use your computer.

Using Hazel

Set up Hazel to watch a folder and create a rule with the following criteria:

If ALL of the following conditions are met
KIND IS Movie
Do the following to the matched file or folder:
RUN SHELL SCRIPT
and choose plexify.

You can now place your video files into the folder watched by Hazel, and Hazel will automatically trigger plexify to do its work.