Video Metadata Checker
Check video codec, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, duration, and embedded metadata in your browser. Free video metadata checker with no upload and no login.
What this tool does
This video metadata checker reads the technical details inside a video file: codec, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, duration, and embedded information such as creation dates or the device that recorded it. The file is parsed in your browser and is never uploaded.
Drop in an MP4, MOV, WebM, or MKV and the report appears immediately. Use it before an upload, before an edit, or whenever a file behaves strangely and you want to know why.
How it works
- Add a video (MP4, MOV, WebM, or MKV, up to 2 GB).
- The report is generated in your browser as soon as the file is read.
- Read the details directly, or copy anything you need elsewhere.
Supported formats
| Supported formats | MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV |
|---|---|
| MIME | video/mp4, video/quicktime, video/webm, video/x-matroska |
| Max file size | 2.1 GB |
When to use it
Before you edit
Confirm codec, frame rate, and resolution before importing footage into a project.
Before you upload
Check that the file matches what a platform expects before spending time on the upload.
When a file misbehaves
A file that will not load or plays oddly usually has a reason. The report shows the codec and settings behind the behavior.
Compare recordings
Two files, one difference. Put the reports side by side and see which settings differ.
What the report reads
The report covers the container and the streams inside it: video codec, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, and duration, plus the audio track's codec and channel layout. Embedded metadata such as creation dates and device details is listed as well. The exact fields depend on what the file contains, so a phone recording and a downloaded clip produce very different reports.
Reading happens entirely on your device. The video is parsed in the browser and never uploaded, which means no waiting on a transfer and nothing to leak. Files up to 2 GB are supported.
If the report shows something you would rather keep private, the Video Metadata Remover on this site strips it with a lossless remux. The picture and sound are not re-encoded.
Frequently asked questions
How does it read the file without uploading it?
The parsing engine runs inside your browser and reads the file structure directly from your disk. Nothing is transmitted. You could disconnect from the internet after the page loads and the report would still work.
Which details does the report include?
Container, video codec, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, duration, audio codec, and any embedded metadata. A phone recording typically carries camera and location details; a downloaded clip may carry almost none.
Can I remove the metadata it finds?
Yes. The Video Metadata Remover strips GPS, camera, and creation details in a lossless remux. Use this checker to see what a file carries and that tool to remove it.
Why does a file refuse to play even though the report looks fine?
The container can be healthy while the codec inside is unsupported by the player. Compare the reported codec against what the player documents, or run the file through the Video Compatibility Checker for a platform-specific verdict.
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Privacy
Your file never leaves your device.
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