# MediaInfo for Windows PC - **Name:** MediaInfo for Windows PC - **Version:** 26.10 - **Developer:** MediaArea - **License:** Open Source - **Platform:** Windows - **Requires:** Windows 10 / 11 - **File type:** EXE Installer - **Size:** 15.0 MB - **Category:** Video Editing & VFX - **Updated:** 2026-10-20 - **SHA-256:** e84193f2c068c677804924763e4cf9c7bc3d7138482ab174939a5b66cd896d6e - **Canonical page:** https://filecobra.com/app/mediainfo-media-analyzer-pc/ - **Download page:** https://filecobra.com/download/mediainfo-media-analyzer-pc/ - **Direct download:** https://mediaarea.net/download/binary/mediainfo-gui/26.10/MediaInfo_GUI_26.10_Windows.exe > MediaInfo by MediaArea (Jerome Martinez) is a free, open source analyzer for Windows that reveals the complete technical metadata inside video and audio files. It reports container, video and… MediaInfo by MediaArea (Jerome Martinez) is a free, open-source analyzer for Windows that reveals the complete technical metadata inside video and audio files. It reports container, video and audio codecs, bitrate, resolution, frame rate, subtitle tracks, and chapters in one view. With GUI and command-line versions, Explorer context-menu integration, and export to text, HTML, or CSV, it is the standard first check when a file will not play. ## Installation 1. **Download the installer** — Download MediaInfo from the official vendor link on this page. 2. **Run the setup** — Open the downloaded installer file and follow the on-screen installation steps. 3. **Launch the app** — Start MediaInfo from the Start menu or desktop shortcut. ## Editorial verdict Drop any media file into MediaInfo and within a second you get the answers that Windows Properties never shows: the exact codec and profile, overall and stream bitrates, resolution, frame rate mode, audio channels, subtitle languages, and chapters. The Tree view groups everything logically, while Text view makes copying details into a forum post or bug report trivial. Right-clicking a file in Explorer and choosing MediaInfo becomes second nature, and batch-inspecting a whole folder quickly exposes the one odd file in a set that uses a different codec or variable frame rate. The trade-offs are about presentation, not accuracy. The default view can overwhelm beginners with dozens of fields like chroma subsampling and GOP structure that most people never need, and there is no built-in playback or editing, so it only diagnoses problems rather than fixing them. The interface also looks dated next to modern tools. For anyone who downloads, rips, edits, or shares media, though, it remains an essential, trustworthy utility that does one job thoroughly. ### Strengths - It displays exhaustive technical details including codec, bitrate, resolution, frame rate, color metadata, subtitle tracks, and chapters that no built-in Windows tool exposes for troubleshooting playback problems. - Explorer context-menu integration lets you inspect any media file with a single right-click without opening a separate application first and then hunting for the file manually. - Multiple views including Tree, Text, HTML, and Sheet make the same underlying data readable for beginners and easily copyable for detailed technical support reports and documentation. - Export to text, HTML, and CSV plus a full command-line version make it easy to document entire libraries or script automated media quality checks at scale. - It is genuinely free and open source under a BSD license with no ads, watermarks, bundled extras, or feature paywalls limiting the depth of its analysis. ### Trade-offs - The sheer volume of reported technical fields can confuse casual users who only want to know why a single file refuses to play on their device. - MediaInfo only reports metadata and cannot play, convert, repair, trim, or edit the media files it analyzes in any meaningful way at all. - The user interface feels dated and text-heavy, with little built-in guidance explaining what the more obscure technical values actually mean in practice. ## FAQ **Is MediaInfo really free?** Yes. MediaInfo is free and open source under a BSD license. The official site offers an optional paid contribution during download, but the full program is available at no cost. **Why does MediaInfo show different information than Windows Properties?** Windows shows only basic file details, while MediaInfo reads the actual container and stream headers inside the file. That is why it can report the precise codec, bitrate mode, subtitle tracks, and encoding settings. **Can MediaInfo fix a video file that will not play?** No, MediaInfo does not modify or play files. It tells you exactly what codec or format is causing the problem so you can install the right player or convert the file with a tool like HandBrake or Shutter Encoder. **Does MediaInfo work on folders and multiple files at once?** Yes. You can open a folder or drag in multiple files and compare their properties side by side, which is useful for spotting the one inconsistent file in a batch. **Is there a portable version of MediaInfo?** Yes. MediaArea provides portable ZIP packages for both the GUI and command-line versions that run without installation, alongside the standard Windows installer. --- Source: https://filecobra.com/app/mediainfo-media-analyzer-pc/ · Mirrored from the publisher's own release channel by FileCobra. FileCobra runs no antivirus lab of its own.