To replicate the RARBG aesthetic, you must master the High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard. Unlike its predecessor, x265 uses Coding Tree Units (CTUs) up to 64x64, allowing it to compress flat areas—like skies or dark walls—much more effectively without introducing blocky artifacts. The RARBG Philosophy: Quality vs. Size
To get closer to the professional polish of a scene-style encode, add these specific parameters to your x265 "Advanced" box or CLI string: Rarbg X265 Encoding Settings
x265 (10-bit is preferred for better color depth and less banding). Rate Control: CRF (Constant Rate Factor). To replicate the RARBG aesthetic, you must master