MediaInfo 25.10 / MediaInfo Lite 25.10

This cross-platform analyzer handles everything from everyday MP4 and MKV files to professional formats like ProRes, DNxHD, and MXF.

Drop any video or audio file into MediaInfo and get instant answers about its technical properties, making it essential for troubleshooting playback problems or verifying encoding settings before uploading.

What MediaInfo Reveals

Video properties include resolution, aspect ratio, frame rate, codec identification (H.264, HEVC, AV1, VP9), bit depth, color space, HDR metadata, and encoding profile.

Audio analysis covers bitrate, sample rate, channel layout, codec type (AAC, AC3, DTS, FLAC), and language tags.

MediaInfo also extracts subtitle tracks, chapter markers, and container-level metadata that streaming services and editors rely on.

The interface organizes information into clear categories - General, Video, Audio, Text, Menu - so you find exactly what you need without digging through raw data.

Switch between Basic view for quick overviews or Tree/Text views for complete technical breakdowns that encoding professionals require.

Integration and Automation

MediaInfo includes a command-line interface that integrates directly into scripts and automated workflows. Generate batch reports across entire media libraries in HTML, CSV, or custom XML formats - invaluable for content managers handling thousands of files.

The shell extension adds right-click analysis to Windows Explorer, while portable versions run without installation for quick checks on shared workstations. Linux users get native packages for major distributions, and macOS support includes both Intel and Apple Silicon builds.

MediaInfo Variants

MediaInfo Lite strips down to essentials for users who need basic analysis without additional features. MediaInfoXP maintains compatibility with legacy Windows XP systems while retaining core functionality. For enhanced visualization, BetterMediaInfo wraps MediaInfo's engine in an improved interface with comparison features.

Complementary Tools

Once MediaInfo identifies missing codecs, install the K-Lite Codec Pack - which bundles MediaInfo Lite alongside comprehensive DirectShow filters for seamless Windows playback. For standalone playback without codec installation, VLC Media Player includes its own decoders for virtually any format MediaInfo might identify.

Need to verify hardware acceleration support? For legacy AVI troubleshooting, GSpot and AVIcodec offer specialized FourCC identification and codec database lookups.

Workflow Integration

MediaInfo pairs naturally with encoding tools. Verify source file specs before conversion with HandBrake or Shutter Encoder, then confirm output matches your target specifications. Content creators use MediaInfo to validate exports before uploading to streaming platforms that require specific codec profiles.

For MKV container manipulation, combine MediaInfo analysis with MKVToolNix to extract, merge, or remux tracks. Advanced users running FFmpeg scripts rely on MediaInfo output to construct precise encoding parameters.

If you prefer shell integration over launching a separate application, MediaTab adds detailed file information directly to Windows Explorer properties tabs using MediaInfo's analysis engine.

Why MediaInfo Matters

Understanding your media files eliminates guesswork when troubleshooting playback failures, optimizing storage, or preparing content for specific platforms. Whether you're a casual user wondering why a downloaded video won't play or a professional validating broadcast specifications, MediaInfo provides the technical clarity that generic file properties simply cannot match.