What is plex not enough disk space to convert this item?

Plex is a media server that allows users to store and stream their personal media files on various devices. When attempting to convert a media item, such as a video or audio file, Plex may display an error message stating "Not enough disk space to convert this item."

This error message indicates that the device hosting the Plex server does not have sufficient storage space available to complete the conversion process. Plex requires temporary storage space to convert media files, so if there is not enough free space available, the conversion will fail.

Users can resolve this issue by freeing up disk space on their device, either by deleting unnecessary files or upgrading their storage capacity. It is also recommended to check the settings within Plex and adjust them to use less space for conversion processes.

Additionally, users can optimize the media files themselves to reduce the amount of space required for storage and conversion. This can be done by compressing the files or reducing their resolution.