The Extract Video Metadata API provides detailed information about media files, focusing on audio, video and file details. It organizes metadata into clear categories, providing valuable insights into the content and technical specifications of video files.
Includes information about the audio codec, such as type (e.g., AAC) and channel layout (such as 5.1). Provides details about the audio format, sampling rate, bit depth and average bit rate, as well as timing accuracy for synchronization and playback.
Provides details about the characteristics of the video file, including name, type, size and permissions, along with creation, modification and access timestamps. It may also include information about the encoder and file format, such as MP4, providing additional context about how the file is managed and processed.
Provides information about the video codec (e.g., H.264) and technical aspects such as average frame rate and chroma bin. Includes details about the resolution, size and aspect ratio of the video, as well as additional information such as field order and whether the video uses B-frames.
The API is crucial for assessing quality, verifying compatibility, and managing multimedia content. It facilitates efficient management and optimization of media assets, supporting content creators, developers and media managers in making informed decisions and effective media management.
It will receive parameters and provide you with a JSON.
Verify Video Quality: Confirm that a video has the proper resolution and bit rate.
Organize Files: Sort videos by format or size in a media library.
Enhance Streaming: Adjust streaming quality based on video resolution.
Adjust Playback: Configure the player to adapt to the size and format of the video.
Plan Conversions: Select the appropriate format to convert videos based on their codec.
Besides the number of API calls per month, there are no other limitations.
To use this endpoint, you must enter the URL of a video.
Get Metadata - Endpoint Features
| Object | Description |
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Request Body |
[Required] Json |
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{
"audio": {
"codec_information": {
"channel_layout": "stereo",
"codec_long_name": "AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)",
"codec_name": "aac",
"codec_tag": "0x6134706d",
"codec_tag_string": "mp4a",
"codec_type": "audio"
},
"general_audio": {
"audio_bits_per_sample": 16,
"audio_channels": 2,
"audio_format": "mp4a",
"audio_sample_rate": 44100,
"average_bitrate": null,
"avg_bitrate": "495 kbps",
"balance": 0,
"bit_depth": 24,
"buffer_size": null
},
"time_base": {
"time_base": "1/44100"
}
},
"file": {
"file_information": {
"encoder": "Google",
"file_access_date": "2024:07:30 20:32:59+00:00",
"file_inode_change_date": "2024:07:30 20:32:59+00:00",
"file_modify_date": "2024:07:30 20:32:59+00:00",
"file_name": "https://r2---sn-uxaxjvh5gbxoupo5-x1xll.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?expire=1722393097\u0026ei=qU2pZqq3GISxsfIP_77I2A0\u0026ip=209.141.44.95\u0026id=o-ANcW4WSTDi3WdXtIMpftZGSuSwb_PQniaoG2OMIDttQu\u0026itag=18\u0026source=youtube\u0026requiressl=yes\u0026xpc=EgVo2aDSNQ%3D%3D\u0026siu=1\u0026bui=AXc671JTI-fptCpCJSqMahFtKAN2ewQYnZp9Ja-qs6uJy2huruDe-1JVUcrEAXQCWFt9bNe8wA\u0026vprv=1\u0026svpuc=1\u0026mime=video%2Fmp4\u0026ns=SK1rwCAzJo5CLWMDao95cKcQ\u0026rqh=1\u0026cnr=14\u0026ratebypass=yes\u0026dur=234.219\u0026lmt=1717050004024013\u0026c=WEB\u0026sefc=1\u0026txp=4538434\u0026n=AokHN92eAw1YYw\u0026sparams=expire%2Cei%2Cip%2Cid%2Citag%2Csource%2Crequiressl%2Cxpc%2Csiu%2Cbui%2Cvprv%2Csvpuc%2Cmime%2Cns%2Crqh%2Ccnr%2Cratebypass%2Cdur%2Clmt\u0026sig=AJfQdSswRQIhANXOEyDS5fy_jn127uSgzeru7eewcyhmR0KlGczgInJEAiAOnsW-xYqPHzTJGLFb3iUwbWp6zoowkMroFTaHSJXlhg%3D%3D\u0026range=0-\u0026cms_redirect=yes\u0026mh=jO\u0026mip=200.127.43.239\u0026mm=31\u0026mn=sn-uxaxjvh5gbxoupo5-x1xll\u0026ms=au\u0026mt=1722371117\u0026mv=m\u0026mvi=2\u0026pl=24\u0026lsparams=mh,mip,mm,mn,ms,mv,mvi,pl\u0026lsig=AGtxev0wRQIgEwv0ekIWR81B3pOBy_GJ_zFnjwLenn_2lpqUbDeOYwICIQCCq6ydv5D2Pv9kBBdampuakYuLbEHzKPnpIUZdCPubLw%3D%3D",
"file_permissions": "-rw-r--r--",
"file_size": "15 MB",
"file_type": "MP4",
"file_type_extension": "mp4",
"graphics_mode": "srcCopy",
"handler_description": "ISO Media file produced by Google Inc. Created on: 05/29/2024.",
"handler_type": "Metadata",
"handler_vendor_id": "Apple"
},
"media_information": {
"matrix_coefficients": null,
"matrix_structure": "1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1",
"max_bitrate": null,
"media_create_date": "2024:05:30 04:41:25",
"media_data_offset": 106293,
"media_data_size": 14494237,
"media_header_version": 0,
"media_language_code": "und",
"media_modify_date": "2024:05:30 04:41:25",
"media_time_scale": 44100,
"megapixels": 0.23,
"minor_version": "0.0.0",
"movie_header_version": 0,
"next_track_id": 3,
"pixel_aspect_ratio": null,
"poster_time": "0 s",
"preferred_rate": 1,
"preferred_volume": "100.00%",
"preview_duration": "0 s",
"preview_time": "0 s",
"rotation": 0,
"time_scale": 24000,
"track_header_version": 0,
"track_id": 1,
"track_layer": 0,
"track_modify_date": "2024:05:30 04:41:25",
"track_volume": "0.00%",
"transfer_characteristics": null
}
},
"video": {
"additional_video_features": {
"attached_pic": 0,
"captions": 0,
"clean_effects": 0,
"comment": 0,
"default": 1,
"dependent": 0,
"descriptions": 0,
"dub": 0,
"forced": 0,
"hearing_impaired": 0,
"karaoke": 0,
"lyrics": 0,
"metadata": 0
},
"codec_information": {
"avg_frame_rate": "24000/1001",
"bits_per_sample": null,
"chroma_location": "left",
"closed_captions": 0,
"codec_long_name": "H.264 / AVC / MPEG-4 AVC / MPEG-4 part 10",
"codec_name": "h264",
"codec_tag": "0x31637661",
"codec_tag_string": "avc1",
"codec_type": "video",
"compatible_brands": [
"isom",
"mp42"
],
"major_brand": "MP4 v2 [ISO 14496-14]",
"mime_type": "video/mp4",
"minor_version": "0"
},
"color_information": {
"color_primaries": "bt709",
"color_range": "tv",
"color_space": "bt709",
"color_transfer": "bt709",
"display_aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"opcolor": "0 0 0"
},
"duration_and_timing": {
"create_date": "2024:05:30 04:41:25",
"current_time": "0 s",
"duration": "234.150583",
"selection_duration": "0 s",
"selection_time": "0 s",
"start_time": "0.000000",
"track_create_date": "2024:05:30 04:41:25",
"track_duration": "0:03:54"
},
"language_and_handler": {
"handler_name": "ISO Media file produced by Google Inc. Created on: 05/29/2024.",
"language": "und",
"vendor_id": "[0][0][0][0]"
},
"resolution_and_size": {
"coded_height": 360,
"coded_width": 640,
"height": 360,
"size": "640x360",
"width": 640
},
"technical_video_details": {
"field_order": "progressive",
"film_grain": 0,
"has_b_frames": 1,
"is_avc": "true",
"level": 30,
"nal_length_size": "4",
"nb_frames": "5614",
"pix_fmt": "yuv420p",
"refs": 1
},
"time_base": {
"time_base": "1/24000"
},
"video_information": {
"bit_rate": "498842",
"format_long_name": "QuickTime / MOV",
"format_name": "mov,mp4,m4a,3gp,3g2,mj2",
"nb_programs": 0,
"nb_streams": 2,
"probe_score": 100
}
}
}
curl --location --request POST 'https://zylalabs.com/api/4799/extract+video+metadata+api/6001/get+metadata' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
--data-raw '{
"video_url":"https://r2---sn-uxaxjvh5gbxoupo5-x1xll.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?expire=1722393097&ei=qU2pZqq3GISxsfIP_77I2A0&ip=209.141.44.95&id=o-ANcW4WSTDi3WdXtIMpftZGSuSwb_PQniaoG2OMIDttQu&itag=18&source=youtube&requiressl=yes&xpc=EgVo2aDSNQ%3D%3D&siu=1&bui=AXc671JTI-fptCpCJSqMahFtKAN2ewQYnZp9Ja-qs6uJy2huruDe-1JVUcrEAXQCWFt9bNe8wA&vprv=1&svpuc=1&mime=video%2Fmp4&ns=SK1rwCAzJo5CLWMDao95cKcQ&rqh=1&cnr=14&ratebypass=yes&dur=234.219&lmt=1717050004024013&c=WEB&sefc=1&txp=4538434&n=AokHN92eAw1YYw&sparams=expire%2Cei%2Cip%2Cid%2Citag%2Csource%2Crequiressl%2Cxpc%2Csiu%2Cbui%2Cvprv%2Csvpuc%2Cmime%2Cns%2Crqh%2Ccnr%2Cratebypass%2Cdur%2Clmt&sig=AJfQdSswRQIhANXOEyDS5fy_jn127uSgzeru7eewcyhmR0KlGczgInJEAiAOnsW-xYqPHzTJGLFb3iUwbWp6zoowkMroFTaHSJXlhg%3D%3D&range=0-&cms_redirect=yes&mh=jO&mip=200.127.43.239&mm=31&mn=sn-uxaxjvh5gbxoupo5-x1xll&ms=au&mt=1722371117&mv=m&mvi=2&pl=24&lsparams=mh,mip,mm,mn,ms,mv,mvi,pl&lsig=AGtxev0wRQIgEwv0ekIWR81B3pOBy_GJ_zFnjwLenn_2lpqUbDeOYwICIQCCq6ydv5D2Pv9kBBdampuakYuLbEHzKPnpIUZdCPubLw%3D%3D"
}'
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The Extract Video Metadata API provides detailed information about audio, video and files, including codecs, resolutions, bit rates, and technical characteristics, facilitating the management, optimization and analysis of multimedia files.
The Extract Video Metadata API provides detailed information about media files.
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