Video Metadata Viewer
Codec, bitrate, frame rate, date and GPS of a video.
Everything a Video File Says About Itself
Why will a video not play on a TV? Is it H.264 or HEVC, 30 or 60 fps, SDR or HDR? When was it recorded, on which phone, and does it contain a location? Open the file to see its container, duration and overall bitrate, and for each track the codec and profile, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, rotation, channels, sample rate and language.
Only the file’s headers are read — the index at the start or end of an MP4 and MOV, or the header elements of a WebM and MKV — so even a 10 GB file is analysed in a moment and never uploaded. Phones store the recording location in many videos; the tool warns you when it finds one, so you can decide before sharing.
Key features
- MP4, MOV, M4V, 3GP, WebM and MKV support.
- Per-track details: codec, profile and level, resolution, fps, bitrate, rotation, HDR.
- Audio details: codec, channels, sample rate and language.
- Camera metadata: recording date, make, model, software and GPS location.
- Copy as text or download JSON for support tickets and archives.
This tool does its work inside your browser using native Web APIs. The files and text you give it are processed on your device and are not uploaded to our servers.
How to use: Video Metadata Viewer
- Open the video
Drop any MP4, MOV, WebM or MKV file onto the box — size does not matter. - Read the summary
The general table shows container, length, bitrate, date and camera. - Check each track
Scroll to the video and audio tracks for codecs and technical details. - Share the report
Copy it as text or download it as JSON.
Technical specifications
| Processing location | Entirely in your browser — no server round trip |
|---|---|
| Data uploaded | None. Files and text never leave your device |
| Price | Free — no account, no trial, no usage cap |
| Category | Media |
| Works offline | Yes, once the page has loaded |
| Browser support | Chrome 90+, Edge 90+, Firefox 90+, Safari 15+ |
| Interface languages | English, 中文, हिन्दी, Español, العربية |
Frequently asked questions
Can it tell where a video was filmed?
If the phone stored a location — iPhones and many Android phones do — it is shown as coordinates. Paste them into the GPS Coordinate Converter to open a map.
Why is the frame rate 29.97 instead of 30?
Many cameras record at 30000/1001 frames per second, a broadcast standard. It plays as 30 fps everywhere.
What does “fast start” mean?
The index is at the beginning of the file, so it can start playing before it has fully downloaded — important for web video.
Does it read the whole file?
No, only the headers. That is why it is instant for huge files, and why nothing needs uploading.