# Audio Format Info

Get detailed information about the audio format (codec, bitrate, etc.)

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-format-info

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** audio, format, codec, bitrate, ffprobe, analyze

## Overview

Runs ffprobe to expose container, codec, bitrate, sample rate, channels, and raw stream data for quick diagnostics.

## Inputs

- **Audio File** (file): Select an audio file

## When to use

- When you need to check the codec and bitrate of an audio file for compatibility.
- To diagnose playback issues by examining sample rate and channel information.
- For verifying audio file properties before editing or distribution.

## How it works

- Upload an audio file using the file input.
- The tool runs ffprobe on the uploaded file to extract metadata.
- Output is provided in JSON format, detailing container, codec, bitrate, sample rate, channels, and raw stream data.

## Use cases

- Audio engineers checking file specifications before mixing or mastering.
- Content creators verifying audio quality for podcasts or videos.
- IT support diagnosing audio playback problems on various devices.

## Frequently asked questions

### What audio file formats are supported?

The tool supports common audio formats like MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, and more, as long as ffprobe can process them.

### Is my audio file uploaded securely?

Files are processed securely; refer to the tool's privacy policy for details on data handling.

### What information does the tool provide?

It provides container format, audio codec, bitrate, sample rate, number of channels, and raw stream data.

### Can I use this tool for video files?

This tool is designed for audio files; for video formats, consider using a dedicated video analysis tool.

### How accurate is the information?

The tool uses ffprobe, a reliable media analysis tool, ensuring accurate extraction of audio metadata.

## Related tools

- [Audio Dictation Quality Checker](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-dictation-quality-checker): Check whether audio is suitable for transcription using SNR, clipping, format, channels, and speech activity.
- [Audio Duration Checker](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-duration-checker): Get the exact duration of an audio file
- [Audio Metadata Viewer](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-metadata-viewer): View all metadata tags of an audio file
- [Audio Change Bitrate](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-change-bitrate): Re-encode audio to a new bitrate while keeping the same format
- [Audio Codec Swap](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-codec-swap): Change the codec of an audio file within a chosen output format
- [Audio Dynamic Range Report](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-dynamic-range-report): Analyze and report on the dynamic range of an audio file
- [Audio Platform Delivery Checker](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-platform-delivery-checker): Check podcast or spoken-audio files against platform delivery profiles, including codec, loudness, metadata, chapters, cover art, and decodability.
- [Audio Channel Resample](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-channel-resample): Change the number of channels (mono/stereo) while keeping the same format

## Samples

- [Copyright-Free FLAC Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/flac-samples): Lossless FLAC audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
- [Copyright-Free MP3 Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/mp3-samples): Collection of royalty-free audio samples for testing and development purposes including nature sounds, meditation music, and ambient audio
- [Copyright-Free WAV Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/wav-samples): Uncompressed PCM WAV audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
- [GSM Audio Sample](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/gsm-samples): GSM encoded audio sample for telephony playback, upload, and format conversion workflows

## Related content

- [Make Legacy Voice and Audio Files Playable Again](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/voice-codec-pcm-compatibility): Diagnose codec, container, sample-rate, bit-depth, and channel mismatches, then choose a bounded conversion path for a target player or processing chain.
- [Convert Audio Without Guessing the Codec or Delivery Settings](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/audio-convert): Inspect the source, choose one deliberate conversion path, change only destination-required parameters, and verify the delivered audio file.