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How do you organize your movies?

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Mia Phillips

Updated on February 28, 2026

How do you organize your movies?

Here's a couple of ideas to help you get your movies organized and ready for you to watch when you are ready.
  1. Organize by Genre or Title.
  2. Sort Boxed Collections First.
  3. Separate Genres.
  4. Use Shelves or Storage Boxes.
  5. Alphabetize Genres and Titles.

Keeping this in view, how do you organize movie genres?

Alphabetize Genres and TitlesNext, alphabetize the genres (action, chick flicks, comedies, documentaries, dramas, foreign, historical, horror, kids, television, etc.). Use adhesive labels to label each shelf with the genre as you fill it up. Alphabetize each title in each genre as you go.

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  1. Store your DVDs in binders.
  2. Use DVD slips in a basket or a drawer.
  3. Build a shelf case that's designed to fit your DVDs.
  4. Build a DVD shelving unit on the back of a closet door.
  5. Invest in an attractive DVD organizer.
  6. Put floating shelves on a narrow wall between two doors.

Furthermore, how do you alphabetize a movie?

Right now, numbered movies go first, then a-z. Sequels go after the previous movie, even if the first letter is different, The Dark Knight comes after Batman Begins. Godzilla 1954 goes before Godzilla 2014, etc.

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  1. Store your DVDs in binders.
  2. Use DVD slips in a basket or a drawer.
  3. Build a shelf case that's designed to fit your DVDs.
  4. Build a DVD shelving unit on the back of a closet door.
  5. Invest in an attractive DVD organizer.
  6. Put floating shelves on a narrow wall between two doors.

How do I manage my plex library?

Open the settings menu by selecting. Ensure the correct Plex Media Server is selected.

Opening the Edit Window

  1. Mouse over a library in the left sidebar.
  2. Click the button next to the library and select Manage Library.
  3. Select Edit.
  4. The Edit Library pane opens.
  5. Make the changes you want then click the Save Changes button.

How do I set up a Plex library?

To create a library, launch the Plex Web App then:
  1. Click to open the settings menu.
  2. Ensure that the correct Plex Media Server is selected within the settings menu.
  3. Select Libraries under the Manage section of the settings menu.
  4. Click Add Library.
  5. Choose the library type from the selection.

How do I create a collection in Plex?

Adding Items to a Collection
  1. Open the Edit details screen for the item.
  2. Navigate to the Tags tab on the left.
  3. Click the Collections box.
  4. If the collection already exists, choose it from the list.
  5. If not, type the name and hit enter.
  6. Save the changes.

Can you make folders in Plex?

Plex allows you to add a single library to multiple folders, a handy way to add movies across several hard drives. However, it's still good practice to keep every library in its own folder. Typically, users group them by movies and TV shows, but you can divide them up however you want.

Will DVDs be phased out?

When Will DVDs Be Phased Out
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC released a report estimating that by 2018, revenues from home electronic video services (such as streaming video services and video-on-demand services) will exceed revenues from all DVD and Blu-ray sales and rentals. So, are DVDs dead? Absolutely not.

Will DVDs ever collectible?

DVDs become rare as they go out of print or due to limited releases. Original editions of recalled DVDs are rare. To be valuable, DVDs must be rare and in demand. For example, a DVD might be rare but if there is no demand for it, it's won't be valuable.

Should DVDs be stored upright?

Discs are best stored upright (like a book) in "jewel" cases that are designed specifically for CDs/DVDs. Fluctuations in the storage area should not exceed +/- 2 degrees F. in temperature; relative humidity should not fluctuate more than +/- 5%.

How long can a DVD last?

200 years

Should I keep my DVDs?

You should definitely keep the DVDs unless they are becoming inconvenient to keep or just gathering dust. Even then, pick out your favorite films and the classics to keep with you, as these are sure to be watched again. They may also serve as a good backup to your hard drive in case something goes wrong.

How do you store DVDs long term?

Store your discs in an upright position. Avoid keeping them in stacks, much like you would vinyl records. They should also be kept in a cool, dry environment. Keep your discs in jewel- or keep cases rather than paper sleeves.

How do you store movie collections?

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  1. Store your DVDs in binders.
  2. Use DVD slips in a basket or a drawer.
  3. Build a shelf case that's designed to fit your DVDs.
  4. Build a DVD shelving unit on the back of a closet door.
  5. Invest in an attractive DVD organizer.
  6. Put floating shelves on a narrow wall between two doors.

How do I start a Blu Ray collection?

A few tips for building your blu-ray collection:
  1. Know what you want. Have a wishlist of movies that you know you want to collect.
  2. Know the price of movies you want.
  3. Set up a price tracker on bluray.com or Amazon so that you are notified when the price of a movie on your collection list drops.

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