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YIFY, later rebranded as YTS, was one of the most prominent peer-to-peer release groups in the history of digital piracy, specializing in high-definition movie distributions with exceptionally small file sizes.

: The group was founded in 2010 by Yiftach Swery, a 23-year-old computer science student from Auckland, New Zealand, using the pseudonym "YIFY".

: 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. It YIFY

: YIFY became famous for fitting 1080p movies into file sizes under 2GB, often using the x264 encoding software and .mkv or .mp4 containers.

: Unlike "The Scene" groups, YIFY prioritized user-friendly interfaces, consistent metadata, and high-quality cover art. The 2015 Shutdown YIFY, later rebranded as YTS, was one of

: By 2013, the brand rebranded to YTS and launched its own dedicated website to host its library directly. Distinguishing Characteristics

: For safe and legal movie access, users are encouraged to use official services like Tubi , Pluto TV , or the Internet Archive for public domain content. While these sites use the YIFY/YTS branding and

: 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).