If you acquired this file legally (e.g., purchased digital copy), H.265 is an efficient choice. If from unofficial sources, proceed with caution — the smaller size is attractive, but provenance matters.
| Codec | Approx. file size (1080p) | Quality retention | |-------|---------------------------|------------------| | H.264 | 1.5–2.5 GB | High | | H.265 | 600 MB – 1.2 GB | High to very high | the bay s02e03 h265
