MediaInfo is a cross-platform, free and open source program that displays technical information about media files, as well as tag information for many audio and video files. It is used in many programs such as XMedia Recode, MediaCoder, eMule, and K-Lite Codec Pack. It can be easily integrated into any program using a supplied MediaInfo.dll. MediaInfo supports popular video formats (e.g. Matroska, WebM, AVI, WMV, QuickTime, Real, DivX, XviD) as well as lesser known or emerging formats. In 2012 MediaInfo 0.7.57 was also distributed in the PortableApps format.
MediaInfo provides a command-line interface for displaying the provided information on all supported platforms. Additionally, a GUI for viewing the information on Microsoft Windows and macOS is provided.
MediaInfo 0.7.51 and newer retrieve codec information optionally from tags or by computation. Thus in the case of misleading tags erroneous codec information may be presented.
What is MediaInfo?
MediaInfo by MediaArea.net (developed by Jérôme Martinez) is open-source Windows software. The first release dates back to 2002. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux, macOS and Unix-like operating system.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.10, released on October 6, 2026. The version history goes back to October 24, 2021: 32 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 6.5 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
Wikipedia has an article about it in 6 of our languages.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 6.5 a year)
- Also runs on Linux, macOS and Unix-like operating system
- Mature project (since 2002)
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: MediaInfo is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is MediaInfo 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:
E84193F2C068C677804924763E4CF9C7BC3D7138482AB174939A5B66CD896D6E· 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 32 versions ›32 versions over 5 years · about 6.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.10Latest | October 6, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.05 | May 12, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.01 | February 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 25.10 | November 5, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 25.09 | September 30, 2025 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 25.07 | July 29, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 25.04 | April 30, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 25.03 | March 23, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MediaArea.MediaInfo.GUI -escoop install extras/mediainfo-guiMediaInfo_GUI_26.10_Windows.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask mediainfobrew install media-infoInformation
- Publisher
- MediaArea.net
- Developer
- Jérôme Martinez
- Licence
- BSD-2-Clause
- Price
- Free
- Written in
- C++
- Interface languages
- English
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux, macOS, Unix-like operating system
- Version
- 26.10
- Released
- October 6, 2026
- First release
- 2002
- Added to the catalogue
- October 24, 2021
- Versions listed
- 32
- Updates / year
- 6.5
- Website
- mediaarea.net
- winget ID
- MediaArea.MediaInfo.GUI
- Scoop package
- extras/mediainfo-gui
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is MediaInfo free?
Yes. MediaInfo is open-source software under the BSD-2-Clause licence.
Is MediaInfo 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 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.
Can MediaInfo be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does MediaInfo run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of MediaInfo?
The versions page lists all 32 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 24, 2021.
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