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getFUKed · Jun 15, 2025

Torrent Must-Know Terms

1. Basic Torrent Concepts

.torrent file
A small file containing metadata about files to be shared and info on trackers (servers that coordinate peers).
Magnet link
A URI that encodes the torrent’s infohash; lets you start downloading without a .torrent file.
Seeder (Seed)
A user who has 100% of the content and is uploading to others.
Leecher (Peer)
A user who is downloading (and may be uploading parts they already have).
Tracker
A server that helps peers find each other. “Trackerless” torrents use DHT instead.
DHT (Distributed Hash Table)
A decentralized system allowing peer discovery without a central tracker.
Swarm
All peers (seeders + leechers) sharing a given torrent.
Ratio
Upload‑to‑download ratio; some private trackers enforce minimum ratios to remain in good standing.

2. Source & Capture Types

CAM
Shot with a camcorder in a movie theater. Poor video/audio quality.
TS (TeleSync)
Similar to CAM but audio is recorded directly from an external source (e.g., audio jack), so audio is often clearer than CAM.
TC (TeleCine)
Video scanned directly from the film print; usually better than CAM/TS but still inferior to official releases.
DVDScr (DVD Screener)
Pre-release DVD sent to reviewers. Often watermarked; decent audio/video.
R5
“Region 5” DVD rip, typically produced in Eastern Europe/Russia. Hard‑subbed, pentupled for speed.
dvdrïρ
Directly ripped from a retail DVD. Good quality, usually full menus removed.
PDTV (Pure Digital TV)
Captured from digital satellite/cable feed before it’s encoded for broadcast.
HDTV
Recorded from high‑definition broadcast (ATSC, DVB‑T, etc.). Good quality, 720p/1080i.
SATRip
Recorded from satellite TV feed.
WEBDL (Web Download)
Downloaded from streaming services (iTunes, Amazon, Netflix). No broadcast artifacts; retains original bitrate.
WEBRip
Captured from a web‑stream (e.g., streamed video recorded via software). Slightly re‑encoded, may lose some quality vs. WEBDL.
BluRay / BDRip
Ripped from a Blu‑ray disc. Excellent video/audio; often 1080p or 4K (2160p).
BDRemux
Lossless transfer of video/audio from Blu‑ray without re‑encoding. Huge file sizes, pristine quality.
HDRip
Generic term for any high‑definition rip (could be from Blu‑ray, HDTV, or web sources).

3. Resolution & Codec Tags

480p / 576p
Standard‑definition resolutions (720×480 or 720×576).
720p / 1080p / 2160p (4K)
Progressive HD resolutions (1280×720, 1920×1080, 3840×2160).
x264 / x265
Video encoding codecs: x264 = H.264 (AVC), x265 = H.265 (HEVC). x265 generally achieves smaller files at similar quality.
HEVC
High Efficiency Video Coding (another name for H.265).
AV1
New open‑source codec with high compression efficiency.

4. Audio Tags

5. Release & Quality Modifiers

PROPER
A corrected release addressing issues (sync, missing frames) in an earlier torrent.
REPACK
Similar to PROPER but typically involves repackaging (e.g., fixing packaging errors).
LIMITED
Indicates limited theatrical release (e.g., indie films).
INTERNAL
Released within a private group or tracker; not for public distribution.
UNCUT / EXTENDED
Includes footage beyond theatrical cut, deleted scenes, or director’s cut.
COMPLETE / EP
“Complete” indicates full set (TV series); “EP” often means “Episode” or “Extended Play.”
SUBBED / DUBBED
Contains subtitles (SUBBED) or dubbed audio in another language (DUBBED).
MULTI
Includes multiple subtitle/audio tracks/languages.

6. P2P & Tracker Terms

Freeleech
Download counts don’t affect your ratio; encourages seeding.
Snatch
When you download (“snatch”) a torrent successfully.
Seeding
Continuing to upload after your download completes.
Swarm Health
Number of seeders vs. leechers; healthier swarms have more seeders.
Tracker Status
Shown as “OK,” “Offline,” or “Busy” in your torrent client.
Ratio (UL/DL)
Your upload (UL) vs. download (DL) total. Private trackers enforce minimum ratios.

7. Miscellaneous

PACK / SCENE GROUP
The release group that prepared the torrent (e.g., “YIFY,” “RARBG,” “EVO”).
NFO
Plain‑text file included with scene releases, containing release info, credits, and ASCII art.
SFV / MD5 / SHA1
Checksum files to verify integrity of downloaded pieces.
UPTIME
How long you’ve been seeding continuously.
PORT
The network port your client uses; forwarding improves connectivity.

Tips for New Torrent Users

Always check comments on the torrent page for user‑reported issues (fake, bad sync, viruses).
Maintain a healthy ratio (1.0 or higher) on private trackers to avoid warnings/bans.
Use a VPN for privacy, especially if you’re downloading copyrighted content.
Keep your client updated, new versions improve speed, stability, and encryption.

getFUKed · Jun 15, 2025