MediaInfo
brew install --cask mediainfo
v26.05
Inspect detailed technical metadata and properties of video and audio files.
Why you might care
Useful for filmmakers, editors, and developers who need to verify codec, bitrate, resolution, frame rate, and other specs without opening a player. MediaInfo reads comprehensive metadata quickly and displays it in a clear format, available as both CLI and GUI.
189
30-day installs · #936
590
90-day · #917
2.5k
365-day · #862
Links
- https://mediaarea.net/en/MediaInfo
- Brew formula source: Casks/m/mediainfo.rb
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