mpv-player / mpv-player/mpv

prefer h265 and av1 when multiple tracks are available in a mpeg-dash xml

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Description

Expected behavior of the wanted feature

prefer h265 and av1 when multiple tracks are available in a mpeg-dash xml

Alternative behavior of the wanted feature

allow setting user preference or auto select using bandwidth

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Research direction

Start by locating mpv’s MPEG-DASH XML track-selection entry point and reviewing how multiple video tracks are currently chosen. The issue’s requested outcome is to prefer H.265 and AV1 tracks, with user preference or bandwidth-based selection listed as alternatives; confirm the expected selection behavior before changing anything.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
audio-video-rtc
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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