

For instance, not every file will be capable of direct play on a device or the server might have remote streaming limitation in place (which can still apply when downloading remotely). Not every file is guaranteed to be able to download without requiring a transcode. If the device you are using can direct play a file, it can be downloaded without needing to transcode. Can I download media without having to transcode it? Managed users will be able to use Downloads as long as the admin of the Plex Home has an active Plex Pass (and has enabled the Allow Downloads option when granting access to the libraries). Related Page: Restrictions on Library Access Can Managed Users use Downloads? If the user is not also the owner of the Plex Media Server, then the owner will need to have enabled the Allow Downloads option when granting access to the server/libraries.

* Where the cutoff date in question is midnight (morning) UTC. Yes, though which account needs the subscription can vary, depending on the situation and when the user and server owner Plex accounts were created (before or on/after UTC). Is a Plex Pass subscription needed to use Downloads?
