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Media can be downloaded in its original format (bit-for-bit copy) or server-transcoded to a smaller file before saving. Transcoded downloads use HEVC (H.265) video + AAC audio in an MP4 container, which delivers roughly 50% smaller files compared to H.264 at equivalent perceived quality.
| Preset | Resolution | Video Bitrate | Audio Bitrate | Est. Size/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original | Source | Source | Source | Varies |
| High | 1080p | 4 Mbps | 192 kbps | ~1.8 GB |
| Medium | 720p | 2 Mbps | 128 kbps | ~950 MB |
| Low | 480p | 1 Mbps | 96 kbps | ~490 MB |
| Mobile | 360p | 500 kbps | 64 kbps | ~250 MB |
Books and audiobooks always download in their original format.
Downloaded files are organized automatically:
Movies/{Title (Year)}/
TV/{Series}/Season NN/
Music/{Artist}/{Album}/
Audiobooks/{Author}/{Collection}/
Books/{BookName}/
Android downloads are saved under the app's external storage directory (Android/data/com.moonfin.app/files/Moonfin/). This uses getExternalStorageDirectory(), which provides more space than internal app storage and avoids counting against the device's internal storage quota. If external storage is unavailable, it falls back to the app's internal documents directory.
iOS downloads are saved under the app's Documents directory (Documents/Moonfin/). This is the standard sandboxed location iOS provides for user-generated content. Files here are included in iCloud/iTunes backups by default and persist across app updates.
Desktop downloads are saved under the application support directory by default, but you can configure a custom download path in settings.
Resume position tracking, offline subtitle support, and full playback controls work identically for downloaded content. See User Guide for downloading subtitles alongside your media.