Audio Metadata Viewer

Audio Metadata Viewer | Online Free Tool | Elysia Tools

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Learn when to use this tool, what it supports, and how real users apply it.

Key facts

Category: Media
Input types: file
Output type: json
Sample coverage: 4
API ready: Yes

Overview

The Audio Metadata Viewer lets you inspect all metadata tags and stream information from an audio file using ffprobe. It's useful for checking details like artist, album, title, codec, duration, bitrate, and embedded pictures before editing or delivery.

When to use

When you need to verify audio file metadata before making edits or corrections.
When preparing audio files for delivery to ensure all tags and properties are accurate.
When troubleshooting playback issues by examining codec, bitrate, and other stream details.

How it works

1Upload an audio file in a supported format such as MP3, WAV, or FLAC.
2The tool uses ffprobe to extract all metadata tags and stream information from the file.
3Results are displayed in a structured JSON format, showing tags like artist, album, and technical details like codec and duration.

Use cases

Verifying artist and album details in a music library for organization.
Checking audio quality parameters like bitrate and codec before archiving or converting files.
Ensuring all metadata is complete for podcast episodes or audio tracks before publishing.

Examples

1. Check Podcast Episode Metadata

Podcast Producer

Background

A podcast producer is finalizing an episode and needs to confirm that all metadata tags are correctly set before uploading to a hosting platform.

Problem

Ensure the episode title, artist name, and other tags are accurate to avoid issues with distribution.

How to use

Upload the MP3 file of the podcast episode to the tool.

Outcome

The JSON output displays all metadata, allowing the producer to verify that fields like title, artist, and album are properly populated.

2. Analyze Audio File for Editing

Audio Engineer

Background

An audio engineer is preparing to edit a WAV file and needs to know its current codec and bitrate to choose appropriate editing settings.

Problem

Determine the audio stream properties to ensure compatibility and quality during the editing process.

How to use

Select the WAV file and upload it to the Audio Metadata Viewer.

Outcome

The tool shows details like codec (e.g., PCM), duration, and bitrate in JSON format, helping the engineer set up the editing session correctly.

FAQ

What audio formats are supported?

The tool supports common audio formats like MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, and others that ffprobe can read.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes, the maximum file size is 200 MB, as specified in the tool options.

Can I view embedded album art or pictures?

Yes, the tool displays information about attached pictures in the metadata output.

Do I need to install ffprobe separately?

No, ffprobe is integrated into the tool, so no additional installation is required.

What if the audio file has no metadata tags?

The tool will still show stream information like duration and codec, but tag fields may be empty or missing.

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Overview

When to use

How it works

Use cases

Examples

1. Check Podcast Episode Metadata

2. Analyze Audio File for Editing

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