Video Specifications
Gain detailed information about your video's technical specifications, such as resolution, frame rate, and codecs, crucial for troubleshooting or preparation.
Video Metadata Viewer
Upload your video file, and the Pexo Agent will read available container and stream information, organizing it into a plain-language report for your review, surfacing missing fields without inventing values.
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Upload Your Video File
Provide one video file to inspect its technical information.
The Agent will identify available video and audio fields, separate container details from stream details, surface missing or unavailable fields without inventing values, and organize the results for comparison with delivery requirements.
What It Is
Viewing Video Metadata
A Video Metadata Viewer extracts and displays the technical information embedded within or derived from a video file. This data can include details about duration, dimensions, frame rate, encoding, bitrate, and audio tracks, offering insights into the file's structure and characteristics.
This tool provides a readable report of your video's technical metadata, helping you inspect its specifications. It focuses on reading available information without editing the file or judging its creative quality, and it clearly indicates when a container does not expose a field.
Separate File and Content Details
The viewer separates information related to the video file's overall container from the specific details of its video and audio streams.
Readable Technical Data
Technical data is organized into a readable report, making complex specifications accessible for ordinary users.
How It Works
Steps to View Video Metadata
Upload your video file to generate a report of its technical metadata, organized for review and comparison.
Upload Video for Metadata Viewing
Provide the video file whose technical details you need to view. No additional input is required.
Agent Reads and Organizes Metadata
The Pexo Agent reads all available container and stream information from your video file, then organizes it into a clear, plain-language report.
Review the Metadata Report
Inspect the generated report to check duration, dimensions, frame rate, encoding, and other track information. Use this data to guide your next editing or delivery steps.
Key Features
Agent Decisions for Metadata Viewing
The Pexo Agent makes specific decisions to extract and present the technical metadata from your video file in a clear and organized manner.
Identifying Metadata Fields
The Agent identifies the available video and audio metadata fields within your uploaded file to build a technical overview.
Separating Container and Stream Details
The Agent clearly separates metadata related to the video's overall container (e.g., file format) from details specific to its individual video and audio streams (e.g., codec, bitrate).
Indicating Missing Fields
The Agent surfaces any metadata fields that are missing or unavailable from the file without inventing values, providing a faithful representation of the file's data.
Organizing the Report
The Agent organizes the extracted metadata into a structured, readable report, making it comparable with delivery requirements or for troubleshooting issues.
Questions & Answers
Questions About Video Metadata Viewing
Which metadata fields may be available?⌄
Commonly available fields include duration, video dimensions (resolution), frame rate, bitrate, codec information for video and audio, and the number of audio tracks. The exact fields depend on the video file's format and how it was encoded.
What is the difference between a container and a codec?⌄
A container (like MP4, MOV, or AVI) is a file format that holds all the different parts of a video (video stream, audio stream, subtitles, metadata). A codec (like H.264 or AAC) is a technology used to compress and decompress the actual video or audio data within that container.
Does viewing metadata change the file?⌄
No, using the Video Metadata Viewer is a read-only process. It extracts information without making any modifications or changes to your original video file.
Why might some fields be missing?⌄
Some metadata fields might be missing because they were not included during the video's creation, or the specific container format does not expose that particular type of information. The Agent will only display what is genuinely available.
How can the report guide the next editing step?⌄
The report can help you confirm if your source video meets specific requirements for platforms or projects. For example, you can check resolution before editing, or verify frame rate before converting, ensuring compatibility and quality.
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View Your Video's Technical Details
View the technical specifications of your video files. Review the organized report to guide your next production or delivery steps.