Extract information from a video file

Question

Hi,

I am looking for a way to get data (duration, video codec, audio codec, channels,...) out of video files (.avi, .mkv,...).

Is there an 'easy' way to do this in vb?

Answer 1

Hi,

I am looking for a way to get data (duration, video codec, audio codec, channels,...) out of video files (.avi, .mkv,...).

Is there an 'easy' way to do this in vb?

that is a great deal my friend, but have a look here please:

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Search/en-US?query=avi&ac=8

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Answer 2

You can get the information that you obtain by right clicking on the file using the Microsoft Shell Controls and Automation GetDetailsOf method.

Answer 3

Try this http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/43208/How-to-get-the-length-duration-of-a-media-File-in-.aspx

kaymaf

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If that what you want, take it. If not, ignored it and no complain

Answer 4

Thanks for all the answers but I found a good way.

For them who are interested: http://mediainfo.sourceforge.net/en/Support/SDK

Answer 5

Hi Kevinvde,

Thank you for sharing your experience here.
It will be very beneficial for other community members having the similar questions.

Regards
Jeff Shan

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