plex config file

1. Where is Plex config file?
2. Where does plex get metadata from?
3. What file format does plex use?
4. Where is Plex media stored?
5. Can plex rename files?
6. How do I fix Plex metadata?
7. What database does plex use?
8. Can Plex read MP4?
9. Can Plex run 4K?
10. Do I need Plex pass for 4K?

Where is Plex config file?

The file can be found here: Windows: C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\PlexMediaPlayer. OSX: ~/Library/Application Support/Plex Media Player/ RPi2/OpenELEC: /storage/.

Where does plex get metadata from?

The Movie Database: The Movie Database agent gathers metadata from The Movie Database and local assets. We generally encourage users to use Plex TV Series agent for television content instead, but some users may prefer the metadata available from The Movie Database for television.

What file format does plex use?

Direct Play Video Support

Native video support is typically (but not always) limited to the MP4 container, H. 264 video encoding, and AAC audio. Content that is not natively supported will automatically be Direct Streamed or transcoded as needed by the Plex Media Server.

Where is Plex media stored?

Plex works best if all your media content is well organized and in the same place. To that end, you should have all your media on the same device you're installing the Plex server software–whether it's an old desktop computer, a dedicated storage server in your basement, or a NAS device, all your media should be on it.

Can plex rename files?

Simply put, FileBot 'Pre-Matches' and renames your files for perfect Plex use BEFORE they ever go in a library. Once you drop that file in - it's over in minutes, it's already been matched - the data is retrieved almost instantly - and that's the end of that.

How do I fix Plex metadata?

Click on a movie or TV show that shows the wrong metadata (be sure to click on the poster itself, and not the play button or any of the settings buttons). Next, click “More” button (the ellipses) in the top-right corner of the screen. On the menu that appears, click the “Fix Match” command.

What database does plex use?

I needed a list of filenames so I started by adding all the files I wanted to delete to a playlist called "To Delete". Plex uses a SQLite database to store metadata.

Can Plex read MP4?

Acoording to the plex.tv, MP4 with the following video and audio encoding is natively supported by Plex. This means if your MP4 is encoded with the above video and audio codec, it should be able to direct play on Plex. You know, MP4 is a container format which can store video, audio and subtitle streams.

Can Plex run 4K?

Plex Media Player automatically detects the resolution of your screen and draws the interface accordingly. The app also supports playback of 4K video files using the H. 264 (AVC) codec in most containers, so long as your computer is powerful enough to decode it.

Do I need Plex pass for 4K?

No. If you're currently having issues with 4K, chances are there's something that needs to be transcoded (with the CX, typically an unsupported audio stream, maybe subtitles), which is straining your server and causing issues.