: The goal was to re-encode and compress high-quality movies so they could be easily downloaded by users with slow internet connections or limited hard drive space.
: YIFY became famous for fitting 1080p movies into file sizes under 2GB, often using the x264 encoding software and .mkv or .mp4 containers.
: The group was founded in 2010 by Yiftach Swery, a 23-year-old computer science student from Auckland, New Zealand, using the pseudonym "YIFY".
: Reports indicate that the founder reached an out-of-court settlement with the MPAA to avoid further prosecution. Legacy and Current Status
: Since the original shutdown, numerous "clone" or "imposter" sites (such as yts.mx or yts.ag) have emerged. While these sites use the YIFY/YTS branding and design, they are not operated by the original team.
: By 2013, the brand rebranded to YTS and launched its own dedicated website to host its library directly. Distinguishing Characteristics
: Unlike "The Scene" groups, YIFY prioritized user-friendly interfaces, consistent metadata, and high-quality cover art. The 2015 Shutdown
: On October 30, 2015, the official YIFY/YTS website was permanently shut down following a multi-million-dollar lawsuit filed by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA).
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: The goal was to re-encode and compress high-quality movies so they could be easily downloaded by users with slow internet connections or limited hard drive space.
: YIFY became famous for fitting 1080p movies into file sizes under 2GB, often using the x264 encoding software and .mkv or .mp4 containers.
: The group was founded in 2010 by Yiftach Swery, a 23-year-old computer science student from Auckland, New Zealand, using the pseudonym "YIFY". It YIFY
: Reports indicate that the founder reached an out-of-court settlement with the MPAA to avoid further prosecution. Legacy and Current Status
: Since the original shutdown, numerous "clone" or "imposter" sites (such as yts.mx or yts.ag) have emerged. While these sites use the YIFY/YTS branding and design, they are not operated by the original team. : The goal was to re-encode and compress
: By 2013, the brand rebranded to YTS and launched its own dedicated website to host its library directly. Distinguishing Characteristics
: Unlike "The Scene" groups, YIFY prioritized user-friendly interfaces, consistent metadata, and high-quality cover art. The 2015 Shutdown : Reports indicate that the founder reached an
: On October 30, 2015, the official YIFY/YTS website was permanently shut down following a multi-million-dollar lawsuit filed by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA).