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Audio Metadata Viewer

View all metadata tags of an audio file

Reads tags and stream info from an audio file using ffprobe. Useful for checking artist/album/title, codec, duration, bitrate, and attached pictures before editing or delivery.

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Maximum file size: 200MB Supported formats: audio/*

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

  • •Upload an audio file in a supported format such as MP3, WAV, or FLAC.
  • •The tool uses ffprobe to extract all metadata tags and stream information from the file.
  • •Results 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.

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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.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/audio-metadata-viewer

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
audioFile file (Upload required) Yes -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/audio-metadata-viewer to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "key": {...},
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
JSON Data: JSON Data

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-audio-metadata-viewer": {
      "name": "audio-metadata-viewer",
      "description": "View all metadata tags of an audio file",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=audio-metadata-viewer",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

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