MediaInfo alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave MediaInfo: read-only: it can't edit or strip metadata, and desktop interface looks dated and is dense for newcomers. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces MediaInfo, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. ExifTool currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best MediaInfo alternative for most people
ExifToolReads and also writes metadata across photos, video and audio, for when you need to change tags, not just view them.
Best MediaInfo alternative for a free option
VLC media playerIts codec information window covers the basics (codecs, resolution, bitrate) if you already have VLC installed.
Best MediaInfo alternative for open source
ExifToolReads and also writes metadata across photos, video and audio, for when you need to change tags, not just view them.
Best MediaInfo alternative for Mac
ExifToolReads and also writes metadata across photos, video and audio, for when you need to change tags, not just view them.
Best MediaInfo alternative for Windows
ExifToolReads and also writes metadata across photos, video and audio, for when you need to change tags, not just view them.
Best MediaInfo alternative for Linux
ExifToolReads and also writes metadata across photos, video and audio, for when you need to change tags, not just view them.
Best MediaInfo alternative for iPhone and Android
VLC media playerIts codec information window covers the basics (codecs, resolution, bitrate) if you already have VLC installed.
MediaInfo alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to MediaInfo?
ExifTool ranks first right now. Reads and also writes metadata across photos, video and audio, for when you need to change tags, not just view them.
Is there a free alternative to MediaInfo?
Yes. ExifTool (open source) and VLC media player (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to MediaInfo?
Yes: ExifTool and VLC media player.
Which MediaInfo alternatives work on Linux?
ExifTool and VLC media player run on Linux.
Why do people switch from MediaInfo?
The complaints we hear most: read-only: it can't edit or strip metadata; desktop interface looks dated and is dense for newcomers; little support for photo EXIF compared with ExifTool.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces MediaInfo, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.