Video Info & Metadata Viewers

Video File Analysis in Your Browser

Video files contain extensive metadata about resolution, codecs, bitrate, frame rate, and more. Our viewers extract and display this information using the HTML5 video element, letting you analyze video properties without specialized software or uploads.

What Video Metadata Can You See?

Resolution: Width and height in pixels, plus calculated aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3, etc.).

Duration: Total video length formatted as hours, minutes, and seconds.

Bitrate: Estimated average bitrate calculated from file size and duration.

Container Format: File format (MP4, WebM, MKV) determined from extension and MIME type.

Codec Information: Video and audio codec details when available from browser APIs.

Why Analyze Video Metadata?

• Quality checking: Verify resolution and bitrate meet requirements for web, social media, or archival purposes
• Compatibility testing: Check codec and container format support before uploading to platforms
• File organization: Catalog video libraries with technical specifications
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose playback issues by examining video properties

Understanding Video Containers vs Codecs

The container (MP4, WebM, MKV) is the file format that packages video and audio streams together. The codec (H.264, VP9, AV1) is the compression algorithm used to encode the video data itself. Different containers support different codecs.

Browser Limitations

Browsers provide limited access to detailed codec information for security reasons. Our viewers extract what's available through HTML5 video APIs and estimate additional values like bitrate from file properties.

Privacy

All video analysis happens locally in your browser. Video files are never uploaded to servers, ensuring complete privacy for personal videos, unreleased content, and confidential recordings.