Free Media Metadata Inspector

Instantly view codec, resolution, duration, bitrate, frame rate, audio channels, and every technical detail of your video or audio file — output as JSON.

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Max 100 MB • Max 10 min duration • Max 1080p

How to Inspect Media Metadata Online — 2 Steps

FFprobe analyses your file and returns a detailed JSON report with every stream, container, and codec property.

  1. Upload your media file

    Select any video or audio file — MP4, WebM, MKV, MOV, AVI, MP3, WAV, FLAC, and many more — up to 100 MB. The tool reads the file's container and streams without fully decoding it, so inspection is very fast.

  2. View and download the JSON report

    Within seconds you'll see the complete metadata output. Download the JSON file to share with collaborators or use in scripts and automated workflows.

What Metadata Fields Are Returned

The JSON report mirrors the output of ffprobe -v quiet -print_format json -show_format -show_streams, including all of the following properties.

codecVideo codec (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1…) and audio codec
resolutionWidth × height in pixels for each video stream
durationTotal duration in seconds with sub-second precision
bitrateOverall container bitrate and per-stream bitrate
fpsFrame rate (r_frame_rate) for each video stream
channelsNumber of audio channels (mono, stereo, 5.1…)
sample_rateAudio sample rate in Hz (44100, 48000, 96000…)
creation_timeFile creation timestamp embedded in the container

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would I need to inspect media metadata?

Editors need to confirm a clip's codec and frame rate before importing into a project. Developers need to verify bitrate and resolution for adaptive streaming. QA teams check container compliance before delivery. Broadcast engineers validate that audio sample rates and channels meet spec.

Does the tool read embedded subtitles and chapter data?

Yes. The report includes all streams in the container, including subtitle tracks and any embedded chapter or attachment streams. This makes it useful for inspecting MKV files with multiple audio tracks or subtitle files.

Can I inspect an audio-only file (MP3, WAV, FLAC)?

Yes. The tool accepts both video and audio files. For audio files, the report contains audio stream properties (codec, bitrate, sample rate, channels, duration) and container format information.

Is ffprobe used under the hood?

Yes. The backend runs FFprobe — part of the FFmpeg project — on the server side. The raw JSON output is returned as-is, giving you the same results you'd get from running ffprobe on the command line.

Is my file stored after inspection?

No permanently. Your file and the metadata JSON output are automatically deleted within 60 minutes of processing. Nothing is retained or analysed beyond the JSON report.

Once you know the metadata, use these tools to process your files.

Convert VideoChange format — MP4, WebM, MKV, AVI, MOVCompress VideoReduce file size without losing qualityExtract AudioRip the audio track as MP3, WAV, or FLACExtract ThumbnailCapture a still frame as JPG, PNG, or WebP