Need to know which codec, bitrate or resolution a video file really uses? MediaInfo lists a media file’s technical details stream by stream, with tree, compact and report-style views for checking properties such as codecs, bitrate, resolution, and frame rate.
Stream details and file properties
Open an individual file or choose a folder to inspect its media. MediaInfo reports properties such as the container, codec, bitrate, duration, frame rate, and resolution. Audio details can include channel count and format; metadata may show fields such as title, author, album, track number, and date.
For files with multiple tracks, the report separates stream information so the video, audio, and subtitle components can be examined individually. This makes it easier to identify which codec or track a playback or editing application is handling.
Views and report export
MediaInfo’s display modes present the same file information with different levels of structure. Basic gives a condensed readout, while Sheet and Tree arrange properties in tabular or nested form. Text and HTML views present the details as reports.
- Export report data in formats including text, HTML, and XML.
- Open a single file or a whole folder for inspection.
Video, audio, and subtitle formats
MediaInfo can inspect common video containers and formats such as MKV, AVI, WMV, QuickTime, MPEG, and DVD VOB. Audio examples include OGG, MP3, WAV, AC3, DTS, AAC, and AIFF. Subtitle formats include SRT, SSA, ASS, and SAMI.
When preparing a file for editing, sharing, or playback on another device, the report can reveal its encoding and track properties without changing the media itself.
Pros
- Shows separate video, audio, and subtitle stream details
- Reads formats including MKV, AVI, MP3, AAC, and SRT
- Offers Basic, Tree, Text, Sheet, and HTML views
- Exports reports in formats such as text, HTML, and XML
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11 · 32-bit and 64-bit
Does MediaInfo play or edit media files?
No. It reads and displays technical information about media files.
What information does MediaInfo show?
It can show codecs, bitrate, duration, frame rate, resolution, audio channels, metadata, and subtitle or other stream details.
Can MediaInfo inspect subtitle files?
Yes. Supported subtitle formats include SRT, SSA, ASS, and SAMI.