Media Codec and Format Inspector (media-codec-inspector)
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Package name
- media-codec-inspector
License
- MIT
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Audio/video codec catalog, shared media library & FPS benchmark tool
Media Codec and Format Inspector is a desktop multimedia decoder, encoder, container format, shared library, and codec throughput benchmark utility for Linux. An independent Linux alternative inspired by desktop installed codec viewer utilities, it enumerates available audio, video, and subtitle codecs alongside system multimedia shared objects, GPU DRM render nodes, and real-time encode/decode frame rate benchmarks.
Key Features:
- Complete Codec & Container Catalog: Enumerates 500+ real video, audio, and subtitle decoders, encoders, muxers, demuxers, pixel formats, and bitstream filters with threading and capability flags plus detailed codec option inspection.
- System Multimedia Shared Libraries & GPU DRI Info: Scans installed GStreamer plugins, VA-API/VDPAU drivers, and shared audio/video libraries in /usr/lib alongside /dev/dri and /sys/class/drm graphics render nodes.
- Real Encode & Decode FPS Benchmark: Generates a real test media stream and benchmarks actual encode FPS, decode FPS, output file size, and bitrate across H.264, MPEG-4, VP9, FFV1, FLAC, AAC, and PCM codecs with visual comparison charts.
- Media File Probing & Reports: Probes local media files to inspect stream codecs and exports complete codec inventories and benchmark results to CSV and JSON files.
Disclaimer: This project is an independent open-source tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by NirSoft.
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