Linux · Audio, Video & Music
MediaInfo
Convenient unified display of the most relevant technical and tag data for video and audio files
by MediaArea.net SARL
Official site: flathub.org
About MediaInfo
MediaInfo is a convenient unified display of the most relevant technical and tag data for video and audio files.
The MediaInfo data display includes :
Container: format, profile, commercial name of the format, duration, overall bit rate, writing application and library, title, author, director, album, track number, date, duration...
Video: format, codec id, aspect, frame rate, bit rate, color space, chroma subsampling, bit depth, scan type, scan order...
Audio: format, codec id, sample rate, channels, bit depth, language, bit rate...
Text: format, codec id, language of subtitle...
Chapters: count of chapters, list of chapters...
MediaInfo analyticals include :
Container: MPEG-4, QuickTime, Matroska, AVI, MPEG-PS (including unprotected DVD), MPEG-TS (including unprotected Blu-ray), MXF, GXF, LXF, WMV, FLV, Real...
Tags: Id3v1, Id3v2, Vorbis comments, APE tags...
Video: MPEG-1/2 Video, H.263, MPEG-4 Visual (including DivX, XviD), H.264/AVC, Dirac...
Audio: MPEG Audio (including MP3), AC3, DTS, AAC, Dolby E, AES3, FLAC...
Subtitles: CEA-608, CEA-708, DTVCC, SCTE-20, SCTE-128, ATSC/53, CDP, DVB Subtitle, Teletext, SRT, SSA, ASS, SAMI...
How to install MediaInfo
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub net.mediaarea.MediaInfo
- Open MediaInfo once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is MediaInfo free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where MediaInfo is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install MediaInfo from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub net.mediaarea.MediaInfo. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is MediaInfo safe?
MediaInfo downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.