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Source types

Source type formats match the origin of the video encode rather than a specific release group. They are used by tier formats as one of the qualifying conditions, and can also be scored independently in profiles.
FormatSource typeDescription
WEB-DLweb_dlDirect download from a streaming service; no re-encoding
WEBRipwebripCaptured or re-encoded from a streaming source
Remuxrelease_title pattern RemuxLossless untouched Blu-ray rip, identified by title pattern
BlurayblurayEncoded from physical Blu-ray disc

WEB-DL

name: WEB-DL
description: Matches releases from WEB-DL sources.
tags:
  - WEB-DL
  - Source
conditions:
  - name: WEB-DL
    type: source
    required: true
    negate: false
    source: web_dl
tests: []

WEBRip

WEBRip is a capture or re-encode from a streaming service. Unlike WEB-DL, it involves some form of conversion that can affect quality and file size. The format description explains the distinction:
name: WEBRip
description: >-
  A WEBRip is a video file created by capturing and potentially re-encoding
  content from streaming services or web platforms. Unlike Web-DLs which are
  direct downloads of the source file, WEBRips involve some form of capture
  or conversion process, which can affect quality and file size.
tags:
  - Lossy
  - Source
conditions:
  - name: WEBRip
    negate: false
    required: true
    source: webrip
    type: source
tests: []

Remux

The Remux format matches remux releases identified by their title rather than source type (Radarr and Sonarr handle remux detection differently — see Release group tiers for details on the Radarr/Sonarr-specific remux tier formats).
name: Remux
description: Matches Remux as a codec, not a source. Either h265 or h264.
tags:
  - Codec
conditions:
  - name: Remux
    negate: false
    pattern: Remux
    required: true
    type: release_title
  - name: Not DVD
    negate: true
    required: true
    source: dvd
    type: source
tests: []

Streaming service formats

Streaming service formats identify which platform a WEB-DL or WEBRip originates from. They match a service-specific pattern in the release title combined with a WEB source type. In TV profiles, streaming service formats are each scored 75 to give a moderate boost to releases from known services over unidentified WEB sources.
All streaming service formats match both web_dl and webrip sources (with required: false), so an encode from a known service still gets the boost even if it is a WEBRip rather than a direct WEB-DL.

Amazon Prime (AMZN)

name: AMZN
description: Matches 'Amazon Prime' WEB-DLs. Negates any encodes.
tags:
  - Streaming Service
  - WEB-DL
conditions:
  - name: AMZN Regex
    negate: false
    pattern: Amazon Prime
    required: true
    type: release_title
  - name: WEB-DL
    negate: false
    required: false
    source: web_dl
    type: source
  - name: WEBRip
    negate: false
    required: false
    source: webrip
    type: source
tests: []

Netflix (NF)

name: NF
description: Matches 'Netflix' WEB-DLs. Negates any encodes.
tags:
  - Streaming Service
conditions:
  - name: Netflix
    negate: false
    pattern: Netflix
    required: true
    type: release_title
  - name: WEB-DL
    negate: false
    required: false
    source: web_dl
    type: source
  - name: WEBRip
    negate: false
    required: false
    source: webrip
    type: source
tests: []

Disney+ (DSNP)

name: DSNP
description: Matches 'Disney+' WEB-DLs. Negates any encodes.
tags:
  - Streaming Service
  - WEB-DL
conditions:
  - name: DNSP Regex
    negate: false
    pattern: Disney+
    required: true
    type: release_title
  - name: WEB-DL
    negate: false
    required: false
    source: web_dl
    type: source
  - name: WEBRip
    negate: false
    required: false
    source: webrip
    type: source
tests: []

Apple TV+ (ATVP)

name: ATVP
description: Matches 'Apple TV+' WEB-DLs. Negates any encodes.
tags:
  - Streaming Service
  - WEB-DL
conditions:
  - name: ATVP Regex
    negate: false
    pattern: Apple TV+
    required: true
    type: release_title
  - name: WEB-DL
    negate: false
    required: false
    source: web_dl
    type: source
  - name: WEBRip
    negate: false
    required: false
    source: webrip
    type: source
tests: []

All streaming services

The database includes formats for the following services:
FormatService
AMZNAmazon Prime Video
NFNetflix
DSNPDisney+
ATVPApple TV+
HMAXHBO Max
HULUHulu
HBOHBO
PCOKPeacock
STANStan
PLAYGoogle Play / Google TV
PMTPParamount+
CRAVCrave
CBCCBC Gem
CCComedy Central
CWSCuriosityStream
DCUDC Universe
GAIAGaia
CRCrunchyroll
HIDIVEHIDIVE
B-GlobalBilibili Global
ABEMAABEMA
ADNAnimation Digital Network
FUNIFunimation
VIKIViki
VIUViu
TVINGTVING
WAVVEWavve
WeTVWeTV
ROKURoku Channel
TUBITubi
SHOShowtime
SYFYSyfy
YKYouku
iTiTunes
WKNWakanim

Streaming boost formats

Two aggregate boost formats give an extra score bump to streaming services known for high-quality UHD output.

UHD Streaming Boost

Boosts 2160p releases from Disney+, HBO Max, and Netflix. These services are known to produce particularly strong 4K encodes. Use this alongside the individual service formats.
name: UHD Streaming Boost
description: >-
  Some streaming services have UHD releases that are generally better than
  their HD counterparts. Use this in conjunction with the regular streaming
  service custom formats.
tags:
  - TRaSH
conditions:
  - name: Disney+
    negate: false
    pattern: Disney+
    required: false
    type: release_title
  - name: HBO Max
    negate: false
    pattern: HBO Max
    required: false
    type: release_title
  - name: Netflix
    negate: false
    pattern: Netflix
    required: false
    type: release_title
  - name: WEB-DL
    negate: false
    required: false
    source: web_dl
    type: source
  - name: WEBRip
    negate: false
    required: false
    source: webrip
    type: source
  - name: 2160p
    negate: false
    required: true
    resolution: 2160p
    type: resolution
tests: []

WEB Boost

WEB Boost matches groups in the Dumpstarr WEB Boost list — a curated set of WEB groups that consistently produce encodes above their tier’s baseline quality.
name: WEB Boost
description: ''
tags: []
conditions:
  - name: Dumpstarr WEB Boost
    negate: false
    pattern: Dumpstarr WEB Boost
    required: true
    type: release_group
tests: []

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