Video Metadata Viewer — Inspect Codecs & Properties
Inspect video file metadata like codecs, resolution, duration and more — all in your browser.
Metadata
Upload a video to inspect metadata.
Preview
Key Features
Professional-grade tool designed for speed, security, and simplicity
Comprehensive Metadata
View codecs, resolution, framerate, bitrate, duration, and more.
Format Support
Works with MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, and most video formats.
Browser-Based
All analysis happens locally. Videos never leave your device.
How It Works
Extract detailed video metadata without uploading files.
Select Video File
Drag and drop or browse to select a video file from your computer.
Extract Metadata
The tool analyzes the video container and extracts all metadata properties.
View & Export
Review detailed information and export metadata as JSON if needed.
Common Use Cases
Video Production
Check video specs before editing or uploading to platforms.
Content Management
Organize and catalog video libraries with technical details.
Quality Assurance
Verify video specifications match requirements.
Technical Information
Processing Method
Uses browser MediaInfo and HTML5 Video API to parse video container format and extract codec, stream, and metadata information.
Requirements
Modern web browser with File API and Video element support. Works best in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.
Compatibility
Supports MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, FLV, and most common video formats. Reads H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9, AV1 codecs.
Performance
Metadata extraction completes in seconds even for large video files. Only reads file headers, not entire file.
Security & Privacy
Data Handling
All video analysis happens client-side in your browser. Video files never uploaded to any server.
Privacy Protection
Your videos remain completely private. No data collection, no tracking, no storage.
Security Recommendations
Safe for confidential video content. Tool only reads metadata, never decodes or displays video content.
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