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Video Metadata Viewer

Inspect local video duration, resolution, aspect ratio, file size, and estimated bitrate without uploading the file.

Choose a video to read browser-visible metadata.

Browser metadata scope

This viewer reports metadata exposed by HTML video APIs. Exact codecs, frame rate, HDR, color profile, and audio track details may require FFmpeg or a dedicated parser.

Metadata will appear here after the browser reads the selected file.

How to read video metadata

Upload a browser-supported video file and this tool reads the metadata that your browser exposes after loading the file header.

You can check the duration, resolution, aspect ratio, orientation, file size, last modified date, and an estimated overall bitrate.

What this viewer can show

Browser video metadata is reliable for duration and dimensions when the browser can decode the file.

Codec names, color profiles, exact frame rate, and audio track details are often not exposed through standard browser APIs.

Private browser processing

The video is inspected locally in your browser. This tool does not upload, store, or transmit your file.

The preview uses a temporary local object URL that is revoked when you reset the page or choose another video.

Example metadata

Input
Output
A 1920 x 1080 MP4 file, 24.5 MB, 00:42 long
Resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, landscape orientation, and estimated bitrate

This is most useful when you need a quick browser-side check before resizing, compressing, trimming, or publishing a video.

FAQ

Does this upload my video?

No. The metadata is read locally from your browser's video element. Your video is not uploaded or stored by this tool.

Can this show the exact codec?

Usually not. Standard browser APIs expose duration and dimensions, but detailed codec, track, and color metadata often require FFmpeg or a specialized parser.

What does estimated bitrate mean?

It is calculated from file size divided by duration, so it is an overall estimate across video, audio, and container overhead.

Why does a file fail to load?

The browser must support the container and codec. Common H.264 MP4 and VP8/VP9 WebM files generally have the best browser support.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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