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Publisher’s description
What is MediaInfo-CLI?
MediaInfo-CLI is an open-source program for Windows from MediaArea.net.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.10, released on October 6, 2026. 22 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 4 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 40,788 times.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
In short: MediaInfo-CLI is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs.
Is MediaInfo-CLI safe to download?
- The file is served by mediaarea.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
4CC94BD272903914C04F4F9A9F53A6C94B5EA6C6454CF738D29FA182C41E8A29· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 22 versions ›22 versions over 6 years · about 4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.10Latest | October 6, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 26.05 | May 12, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 26.01 | February 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 25.10 | November 5, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 25.09 | September 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 25.07 | July 29, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 25.04 | April 30, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 25.03 | March 23, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MediaArea.MediaInfo -echoco install mediainfo-cli -yProgram files (.exe): mediainfo.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- MediaArea.net
- Licence
- BSD-2-Clause
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 26.10
- Released
- October 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 22
- Updates / year
- 4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 40,788
- Website
- mediaarea.net
- winget ID
- MediaArea.MediaInfo
- Chocolatey package
- mediainfo-cli
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Frequently asked questions
Is MediaInfo-CLI free?
Yes. MediaInfo-CLI is open-source software under the BSD-2-Clause licence.
Is MediaInfo-CLI safe to download?
The download comes from mediaarea.net, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install MediaInfo-CLI with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does MediaInfo-CLI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of MediaInfo-CLI?
The versions page lists all 22 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use MediaInfo-CLI without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.