Video Metadata Viewer

Free online video metadata analyzer supporting MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, WebM and other formats. Automatically extracts video codec, frame rate, resolution, duration, bitrate, audio codec and other detailed parameters. Fully local processing for privacy and security

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Drag video files here or click to upload
Supports MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, WebM and other mainstream formats, max 500MB

How to View Video Metadata

Four simple steps to quickly get detailed metadata information of video files

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Upload Video File

Click the upload area or drag video files to the page, supporting multiple video formats

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Click Analyze Button

After the file is uploaded, click the start analysis button to read video metadata

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View Metadata

The tool automatically parses and displays detailed metadata information for video, audio, etc.

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Preview Video

Preview video content online to confirm video information matches actual content

What is Video Metadata

Video metadata is descriptive data embedded in video files, containing basic properties and technical parameters of the video. This information is crucial for video processing, playback, editing, and management. By viewing video metadata, you can understand detailed technical specifications such as codec, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, and audio parameters.

What Video Metadata Includes

Basic Information

Includes basic properties such as file name, file size, file type, video duration, and container format - the first step in understanding a video file.

Video Stream Information

Includes video-related technical parameters such as video codec (e.g., H.264, H.265, VP9), resolution (e.g., 1920x1080, 3840x2160), frame rate, bitrate, and aspect ratio.

Audio Stream Information

Includes audio-related technical parameters such as audio codec (e.g., AAC, MP3, Opus), sample rate, number of channels, channel layout, and audio bitrate.

Why View Video Metadata

Video Compatibility Check

Before playing or editing a video, check the video codec and resolution to confirm whether the device or software supports the video format.

Video Quality Assessment

Evaluate video and audio quality levels through parameters such as bitrate, resolution, and frame rate.

Video Conversion Reference

When performing video format conversion or compression, reference the original video's metadata information to set appropriate conversion parameters.

Troubleshooting

When a video cannot play normally or shows abnormalities, analyze possible causes through metadata, such as unsupported codec or excessive resolution.

Common Video Codecs

  • H.264 (AVC): Currently the most mainstream video codec, with the best compatibility and supported by almost all devices
  • H.265 (HEVC): Next-generation codec with higher compression efficiency, resulting in smaller files at the same quality
  • VP9: Open-source codec developed by Google, commonly used on platforms like YouTube
  • AV1: The latest codec from the Alliance for Open Media, with higher compression efficiency than H.265
  • MPEG-4: Older codec that has gradually been replaced by H.264

Core Features

Professional video metadata viewer providing comprehensive, accurate, and fast metadata analysis services

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Local Processing

All video files are processed locally in the browser, never uploaded to servers, fully protecting your privacy and security.

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Fast Analysis

Based on modern browser technology, video metadata parsing is completed in seconds, no waiting required, get results instantly.

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Comprehensive Information

Supports reading multi-dimensional metadata information including basic video information, video stream parameters, audio stream parameters, etc.

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Multi-format Support

Supports common video formats such as MP4, WebM, MOV, MKV, AVI, meeting analysis needs for different formats.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the video metadata viewer

Will video files be uploaded to the server? +
No, this tool runs entirely locally in the browser, and video files are not uploaded to any server. All metadata parsing is done in your local browser, protecting your privacy and security.
What video formats are supported? +
This tool supports most common video formats, including MP4, WebM, MOV, MKV, AVI, FLV, WMV, etc. Specific support depends on the browser you are using, and different browsers have slightly different support for video formats.
What is the maximum supported video file size? +
Theoretically, video files of any size are supported, but actual usage is limited by browser memory and device performance. Generally, video files under 2GB can be processed normally. If the file is too large, it may cause the browser to lag or crash.
Why is some information displayed incompletely? +
Due to browser security restrictions and video format differences, some metadata may not be directly readable through browser APIs. For example, information such as precise bitrate and audio codec details may not be available. For more detailed information, we recommend using professional video analysis software such as FFprobe.
Can metadata be exported? +
The current version does not support direct metadata export functionality. You can manually copy the information displayed on the page or save a screenshot. Future versions will consider adding export to text or JSON file functionality.
Why can't the video be previewed? +
The video preview function relies on the browser's native video playback capability. If the video cannot be previewed, it may be because: 1) The video codec is not supported by the browser; 2) The video file is corrupted; 3) The browser version is too old. We recommend using the latest version of Chrome or Firefox browser.

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