--- title: "Video Metadata Extractor" description: "Read video metadata in your browser: container, duration, resolution, codec, frame rate, bitrate, and audio details. The file is never uploaded." url: https://findutils.com/media/video-metadata-extractor/ category: media --- # Video Metadata Extractor Read video metadata in your browser: container, duration, resolution, codec, frame rate, bitrate, and audio details. The file is never uploaded. **Use this tool:** [Video Metadata Extractor](https://findutils.com/media/video-metadata-extractor/) ## Programmatic access - Browser-only: this tool works on a file, the DOM, or a browser API and has no REST or MCP id. ## 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. ## 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. ## Related Tools - [Audio Metadata Extractor](https://findutils.com/media/audio-metadata-extractor/) - [Media Info Viewer](https://findutils.com/media/media-info-viewer/) - [Video Format Converter](https://findutils.com/media/video-format-converter/) - [Extract Audio from Video](https://findutils.com/media/video-to-audio/) - [EXIF Remover](https://findutils.com/security/exif-remover/) - [Video to GIF Converter](https://findutils.com/media/video-to-gif/) - [Subtitle Extractor](https://findutils.com/media/subtitle-extractor/) - [Video Thumbnail Generator](https://findutils.com/media/video-thumbnail-generator/)