BetterMediaInfo is a modern, open-source graphical user interface for MediaInfo, designed to improve metadata inspection workflows for audio and video files. It extracts and presents technical parameters such as codec profiles, bitrates, resolution, frame rate, stream ordering, and container-level attributes in a structured, readable layout.
The interface is built with clarity and responsiveness in mind, supporting drag-and-drop functionality. It preserves the full feature set of the MediaInfo library while making the data easier to parse for users working in media management, encoding validation, or post-production environments.
In short, BetterMediaInfo takes the power of MediaInfo and makes it much easier to use. Whether you"re checking video quality, verifying audio settings, or just curious about a file"s details, it gives you clear, organized info without the clutter.
Requires Microsoft Edge WebView2, which is included in most Windows versions.
BetterMediaInfo 0.9.0 changelog:
- Added MKV track extraction with MKVToolNix integration, progress tracking, cancellation, and clipboard command copy.
- Added Dolby Vision (DV) column to the video table in card and list views.
- Added CLI support for launching with multiple files and directories.
- Added window position and size persistence across sessions.
- Added configurable precision and unit settings for bit rate and size display
- Added i18n support with 8 languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese (Taiwan), Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong)
- Added separate stream format settings for video, audio, and subtitles in configuration.
- Improved UI responsiveness and overflow handling across layout, list, and details views.
- Added configurable UI theme selection with 20 built-in themes and immediate preview in Settings.
- Added BatchMkvExtract integration in Settings with running-process detection on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Added auto-switch to the details tab when clicking the details icon in the card view.
Download: BetterMediaInfo 0.8.0 | MSI Setup ~9.0 MB (Open Source)
Download: BetterMediaInfo for MacOS
View: BetterMediaInfo Homepage | Github | Screenshot
