
To convert videos faster and with less processing power, you can turn on Hardware-Accelerated Streaming in Plex Media Server. Some computers with more powerful processors can even stream multiple videos at once, especially at lower qualities.

Using the free, software-based transcoding in Plex Media Server, home computers can seamlessly convert and stream video in real-time to any Plex app. Converting the video (transcoding) happens automatically, in real-time, while you’re playing it. To play your video smoothly and on a huge variety of devices, Plex Media Server often needs to convert the video to a different quality or a compatible format.


Tip!: Hardware-accelerated streaming is a premium feature and requires an active Plex Pass subscription.
