Media files come in a variety of formats, each with its own unique properties and specifications.
As a result, it can be difficult to keep track of all the information associated with a media file, such as its resolution, bitrate, and codec. This is where MediaInfo comes in.
MediaInfo is a free, cross-platform tool that provides users with detailed information about their media files. Whether you're working with video, audio, or image files, MediaInfo can analyze and display a wide range of technical data about the file.
This can be incredibly useful for anyone working with media files, from casual users to professional editors.
One of the key features of MediaInfo is its support for a wide range of media formats. The tool can analyze everything from popular video formats like MP4 and AVI, to lesser-known formats like ProRes and DNxHD.
Additionally, MediaInfo can analyze audio files in formats such as MP3, FLAC, and WAV, as well as image files in formats like JPEG and PNG.
Once a file has been analyzed, MediaInfo displays a wealth of information about it, organized into several different categories.
For video files, this can include information about the resolution, aspect ratio, frame rate, and codec used.
For audio files, MediaInfo can display information about the bitrate, sample rate, and channel layout. Additionally, MediaInfo can display information about subtitles and other metadata associated with the file.
MediaInfo's interface is clean and easy to use, with the ability to customize the display of information to suit your needs. The tool also includes a command-line interface, making it easy to incorporate MediaInfo into automated workflows or batch processes.
One of the most useful features of MediaInfo is its ability to generate reports about media files.
This can be incredibly useful for anyone working with large libraries of media files, as it allows you to quickly generate reports about specific files or batches of files. These reports can be saved in a variety of formats, including HTML and CSV.
Variants of MediaInfo:
In addition to the official build, there are two other versions:
MediaInfoXP: A lightweight version of MediaInfo, designed for Windows XP users. It retains core functionalities, offering a streamlined experience for analyzing media files on older systems.
MediaInfo Lite: A simplified version that offers essential features with a smaller footprint, ideal for users needing basic media file analysis without additional overhead.
MediaInfo is a powerful tool that provides users with detailed information about their media files.
Whether you're a casual user or a professional editor, MediaInfo can help you analyze and understand the technical properties of your media files.
With its support for a wide range of formats, customizable interface, and reporting capabilities, MediaInfo is an essential tool for anyone working with media files.
Changes to MediaInfo 25.07:
- Update Italian translation
- MPEG-4 : Support of Spherical Video 2
- MPEG-4 : Spherical Video improvements
- MPEG-4: Support of location in mdta
- MPEG-4: Parse XMP metadata (thanks to cjee21)
- MPEG-4: Better support of Auro-Cx 3D audio (thanks to cjee21)
- Matroska : Improvement of Spherical Video
- Matroska: TimecodeXML output
- AV1: Display of HDR10+ (thanks to cjee21)
- CAF: Improved support (thanks to cjee21)
- APE tags: Map more tags (thanks to cjee21)
- WavPack: Display MD5 sum of raw audio data (thanks to cjee21)
- FLAC: Map Arranger and Lyricist (thanks to cjee21)
- DTS: More DTS:X detection
- PNG/HEIF: Parse ISO 21496-1 Gain map metadata (thanks to cjee21)
— Full list of changes.