Video Metadata Extractor

Drop your video here or click to browse

Supports MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV up to 500MB

How to Extract Video Metadata

Upload Your Video File

Drag and drop a video file onto the upload area or click to browse your device. Supported formats are MP4, MOV, WebM, and MKV, up to 500 MB.
Wait for Automatic Analysis

The tool reads your video file directly in the browser: a video element supplies duration and resolution, and WebCodecs through the Mediabunny library reads the codec string, frame rate, and bitrate from packet statistics. No data is sent to any server.
Review the Extracted Metadata

Browse the organized results showing general file info, video stream details (codec, resolution, frame rate, bitrate), and audio stream details (codec, sample rate, channels, bitrate).
Copy or Export the Results

Click the Copy All button to copy every metadata field to your clipboard in a clean text format. Use this data in bug reports, documentation, or media asset management systems.

Common Use Cases

Pre-Upload Quality Check

Verify resolution, bitrate, and codec before uploading videos to YouTube, Vimeo, or social media platforms. Confirming specs upfront prevents re-encoding surprises and rejected uploads.

Troubleshooting Playback Issues

Identify why a video will not play on a specific device or browser. Checking the codec and container format reveals incompatibilities that cause black screens or missing audio.

Media Asset Management

Catalog video files for production workflows by extracting resolution, frame rate, and audio channels. This metadata helps editors match footage from different cameras and sources.

File Size Optimization

Compare bitrate and codec information across multiple files to find which videos can be compressed further without visible quality loss, saving storage and bandwidth.

Why use our Video Metadata Extractor?

Our video metadata extractor reveals all the technical details hidden in your video files. This information is essential for developers, video editors, and anyone who needs to understand their media files. Extract information including video codec, resolution, frame rate, audio codec, sample rate, bitrate, and more. All data is displayed in an organized, easy-to-read format. All analysis happens locally in your browser. The video file itself is never uploaded anywhere, which keeps sensitive footage on your device.

The Video Metadata Extractor reads technical information embedded in video files and presents it in a clear, organized layout. Every video file carries hidden data describing how it was encoded: the video codec (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1), resolution and aspect ratio, frame rate, bitrate, and full audio stream details. This tool surfaces all of that information as soon as the file loads, right inside your browser.

Unlike server-based metadata tools, this extractor reads the file locally: a video element supplies duration and resolution, while WebCodecs through the Mediabunny library reads the codec string, frame rate, and bitrate from packet statistics. Your video file never leaves your device, which makes it safe to inspect confidential recordings and unreleased footage. Files up to 500 MB are accepted, there are no daily usage limits, and no account is required.

Video metadata is useful at every stage of a media workflow. Editors rely on codec and frame rate data to configure timeline settings. Developers check container formats and audio channels when debugging playback bugs. Content creators verify resolution and bitrate before uploading to platforms like YouTube or TikTok. If you need to convert a file after inspecting it, try the Video Format Converter. To strip audio from a video, use Video to Audio. For removing sensitive EXIF data from images, see the EXIF Remover.

How it compares

Most video metadata tools require you to install desktop software like MediaInfo or FFprobe, or they ask you to upload files to a remote server. Desktop tools work well but take time to install and update. Server-based tools raise privacy concerns because your video must be transferred over the network. The FindUtils Video Metadata Extractor runs entirely in the browser with zero installation, zero uploads, and zero cost.

Compared to command-line tools, this extractor presents the same core information (codec, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, audio details) in a visual layout anyone can read. Power users who need raw container-level data may still prefer FFprobe, but for quick checks, quality verification, and day-to-day media work, the browser-based approach is faster and more accessible.

Tips for Working with Video Metadata

Check the video codec before sharing files. H.264 in an MP4 container offers the widest playback compatibility across browsers and devices.
Frame rate matters for editing. Mixing 24fps and 30fps footage in a timeline causes stuttering, so verify frame rates before importing clips.
A high bitrate does not always mean high quality. Efficient codecs like H.265 deliver comparable quality at roughly half the bitrate of H.264.
Audio sample rate should match your project settings. Most video uses 48kHz audio; music-only files often use 44.1kHz.
If a video plays without sound, check whether the audio stream exists at all. Some screen recordings or GIF-converted videos have no audio track.

Frequently Asked Questions

What information can I extract?

You can view the container and MIME type, file name, size, and duration, the video resolution, aspect ratio, codec string, frame rate, and bitrate, and the audio codec, sample rate, and channel count.

Why would I need video metadata?

Metadata helps verify video specifications before uploading, troubleshoot playback issues, ensure compatibility, and understand video quality settings.

Are my videos uploaded to a server?

No. The analysis runs entirely in your browser and the video file never leaves your device. The page loads ad and analytics scripts as most sites do, and they never see your file.

Can I export the metadata?

Yes, use the 'Copy All' button to copy all metadata to your clipboard in a formatted text format. You can then paste it into documents, spreadsheets, or bug reports.

What video formats are supported?

MP4, MOV, WebM, and MKV are supported, because those are the containers a browser can open. AVI and OGG are not: the browser's video element cannot decode them, so their fields would come back empty.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes. The extractor accepts files up to 500 MB and rejects anything larger before reading it. Within the cap, analysis is quick, because only the container headers and a sample of packets are read rather than the whole video.

Can I check metadata for multiple videos at once?

No. The tool analyzes one video at a time. After reviewing the metadata for one file, click Reset and drop the next file. This keeps the interface simple and results easy to read.

What is the difference between container format and codec?

The container (MP4, MKV, WebM) is the wrapper that holds video and audio streams together. The codec (H.264, VP9, AAC) is the compression algorithm used to encode each stream. A single container can hold streams encoded with different codecs.

Why does my video show no audio stream?

Some videos genuinely have no audio track. This is common with screen recordings, animated GIFs converted to video, or files where the audio was intentionally stripped during editing.

Does this tool require a signup?

No. The Video Metadata Extractor is free, with no signup and no usage limits. It works in any modern browser on desktop or mobile.