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: 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

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. It YIFY

: 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

: Unlike "The Scene" groups, YIFY prioritized user-friendly interfaces, consistent metadata, and high-quality cover art. The 2015 Shutdown

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

: While their releases were praised for visual clarity relative to file size, they were often criticized by audiophiles for having low-bitrate audio and fewer audio channels.