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Plex Media Server

  -  100 MB  -  Freeware
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  • Latest Version

    Plex Media Server 1.43.0.10467 LATEST

  • Review by

    Sophia Jones

  • Operating System

    Windows 10

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  • Author / Product

    Plex, Inc / External Link

  • Filename

    PlexMediaServer-1.43.0.10467-2b1ba6e69-x86.exe

Plex Media Server is a powerful media management software that transforms your Windows PC into a centralized hub for all your digital content.

Designed for media enthusiasts, Plex Media Server lets you organize, stream, and access your movies, TV shows, music, photos, and more across a wide range of devices—from smart TVs to smartphones.

It brings Netflix-like functionality to your personal media library, complete with rich metadata, artwork, and automatic categorization.

Main Features

Media Organization: Automatically organizes movies, TV shows, music, and photos with artwork, descriptions, and ratings.

Streaming Anywhere: Access your media library from any device, anywhere with an internet connection.

Plex Pass Features: DVR functionality, offline sync, mobile uploads, and more with a Plex Pass subscription.

User Management: Create managed accounts and share libraries securely with family or friends.

Live TV & DVR: Watch and record live TV when paired with a compatible tuner and antenna.

Metadata Fetching: Pulls data from trusted sources to enrich your library with posters, trailers, and subtitles.

User Interface

Plex Media Server boasts a clean, intuitive interface modeled after streaming services like Netflix. The dashboard categorizes media by type and displays cover art prominently.

Browsing is seamless, with filters for genres, years, or watched status. Playback controls are responsive, and the media player supports subtitles, resume playback, and transcoding options.

Installation and Setup
  • Download the installer from the official website or FileHorse.
  • Run the setup file and follow on-screen instructions.
  • Create a Plex account or log in.
  • Designate folders containing your media files.
  • Allow Plex to scan and organize your library.
  • Setup typically takes less than 15 minutes. Once configured, the server runs in the background and updates libraries automatically.
How to Use
  • Access Plex via a browser or supported app.
  • Navigate through your library by type (movies, shows, etc.).
  • Select a title to view details, stream, or download (Plex Pass required).
  • Use filters and search to quickly locate content.
  • Enable remote access to stream your media outside your local network.
FAQs

Do I need an internet connection to use Plex?
You need internet for setup and remote streaming, but local playback works offline.

Can I share my Plex library with others?
Yes, Plex lets you share libraries with other Plex users through managed accounts.

Is Plex Media Server legal?
Yes, Plex is legal. However, you must own the rights to the media you upload.

Does Plex support 4K content?
Yes, it can stream 4K content, but performance depends on your hardware.

What’s the difference between Plex free and Plex Pass?
Plex Pass adds features like offline sync, DVR, hardware transcoding, and early access to updates.

Alternatives

Emby – Offers similar functionality with customizable features and live TV.

Kodi – Highly customizable media center for local playback.

MediaPortal – TV-focused media server for advanced tuner use.

Pricing

Free Plan: Basic media server and streaming features.

Plex Pass:

$4.99/month

$39.99/year

$119.99 for a lifetime license

System Requirements
  • OS: Windows 11 or Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • CPU: Intel Core i3 or equivalent (faster for transcoding)
  • RAM: Minimum 2GB (4GB+ recommended)
  • Storage: Sufficient space for media and metadata
  • Network: Ethernet or strong Wi-Fi for streaming
PROS
  • Intuitive and attractive interface
  • Cross-platform streaming
  • Rich metadata and organization
  • Remote access support
  • Active community and plugin support
CONS
  • Some features locked behind Plex Pass
  • Initial setup can be daunting for beginners
  • Transcoding requires a strong CPU
Conclusion

Plex Media Server is a top-tier solution for managing and streaming personal media libraries on Windows PCs. Whether you're looking to centralize your content or stream on the go, Plex offers an elegant, feature-rich experience.

Note: Plex Pass required to use sync, add users to your home, view trailers and other extras, upload content from your mobile devices, use Gracenote Music Magic.

Also Available: Download Plex Media Server for Mac

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What's new in this version:

New:
- (API) Add support for ‘squareArt’ element type
- (API) Added documentation for Metadata Providers
- (Agents) Visibility of legacy agents during library setup must be explicitly enabled in global library settings
- (Metadata) Add support for local ‘squareArt’ image for movies and TV shows
- (Metadata) Add support for local clearLogo images for movies and TV shows
- (Transcoder) Transcoder was updated to the ffmpeg 6.1 baseline
- (Web) Updated to 4.156.0
- (Linux) DEB/RPM packages automatically setup new gpg key

Fixed:
- (Commercials) Commercials were not being removed from live-TV recordings
- (Credit Detection) Process was timing out on large files
- (Credit Detection) Transcoder update caused credit detection to fail.
- (EAC3) Only 4 channels were detected on 7.1 channel EAC3 tracks
- (Library) Server could crash when matching music
- (Library) Upgrading legacy agents set to Arabic language would fail
- (Live TV) Addressed issue using the aac_latm audio codec on live tv streams
- (Live TV) Some live channels would error due to not all streams being initially available when tuning.
- (Live TV) Tuning some live-tv channels would result in an error about unknown timestamps
- (Metadata) Identical albums with differing titles would all get the same title
- (Metadata) Personal Media agent for TV and Music would skip refreshes for child items
- (Metadata) Season art should not be set if it is identical to the show art
- (Metadata) Some library-level language preferences were not being applied correctly
- (Metadata) When unmatched items were refreshed the local metadata was being ignored
- (Plexamp) Transcoding tracks could result in missing data
- (Shield) A green border could have appeared when transcoding to HEVC
- (Transcoder) An error would occur when transcoding mpeg2 video
- (Transcoder) An error would sometimes occur when transcoding the lc profile of the aac codec
- (Transcoder) HLS streams could fail when seeking
- (Transcoder) The transcoder would crash when direct streaming eac3 to a mov container
- (Transcoder) Transcoding would fall back to SW when transcoding a HDR file and the client supports 10 bit output but not HDR
- (Transcoding) Transcoding of EAC3 files would sometimes fail on HLS streams
- (Voice Activity) Detection could fail in some instances

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