Someone reviewed v on Jul 5, 2022

Pros: 555

Cons: 555

Bottom Line: 555

ltsnow reviewed v0.7.67 on Feb 10, 2014

Love it, but this version has been out for a month now.

BANDIT- reviewed v0.7.65 on Nov 23, 2013

@some guy. I hope this is helpful for you Buddy.... & Anyone Else..!!
[edit]..How I deal with Open Candy..[edit]

## Open Candy aint a threat unless it is installed ##.
During Download, my ESET nod32 triggers 3 times. But i ignore it & continue
to download. I then put the file into a new folder on my desktop & ESET gives
another warning, but again I Ignore it.

From this point, I make it portable which requires Unpacking. & this Op is
Similar to using the Installer. And YES. I get the Flag from NOD32 telling
me that OCandy is trying to be Installed. I Select "Clean" which moves the file OCsetuphlp.dll ..... into Quarantine.

Anyone who is really freaky about Open Candy.. lol
1) Scan/Search your C: drive for .. PUP.Optional.OpenCandy
FIND it MEANS: It is Installed & you will need a removal Tool

2) Scan/Search your C: drive for .. OCsetuphlp.dll
FIND it MEANS: It is lurking Inside a file & waiting to be Installed... "SHRED IT"
(Not the whole App. Just ... OCsetuphlp.dll .. ^_^

Do the same on ANY External drives which contain Apps.
You can of course Look around for a portable version of MediaInfo.... 5*

some guy reviewed v0.7.65 on Nov 22, 2013

the software it;s self is topnotch and does what it says I would give it a 5 star on that factor but it is flagged at total virus for open candy their for 2 stars
https://www.virustotal.c...ae7/analysis/1385164140/

info on open candy
http://malwaretips.com/b...ptional-opencandy-virus/

BANDIT- reviewed v0.7.64 on Jul 7, 2013

-Easily made portable. Without getting a portable version.
I use it in HTML mode. (Whatever suits you)..!!
Gives the basics of your Vid: Codec, Format, AR, Brate, audio, etc.
For the full data of a vid, Hit the Debug tab & click Advanced.
Used it forever. I've never had an Issue with this App Altho I've
never Installed it. This app is more for the techy Encode/ReCoders.
If you just use a Vid converter, then this app isn't really for you.
Gets top whack from me. 5*
Thumbs up to the other FIVERS... :tup:

Young Strider reviewed v0.7.55 on Apr 7, 2012

Darn thing crashes like a jet flying over Lockerbie.

Gripweed reviewed v0.7.48 on Aug 18, 2011

Much ado about nothing. If you don't want OpenCandy just go to MediaInfo's website and download one of the "without installer" versions.

ChipChop reviewed v0.7.47 on Jul 18, 2011

dam, i miss GSpot. :(

Zoroaster reviewed v0.7.47 on Jul 16, 2011

Media Info is the right name. Really helpful.
For those worried/bothered with the OpenCandy feature,
either:
In HOSTS file, set 127.0.0.1 opencandy.com
either:
from the developper's page, download the zipped no-install file.

The application itself is healthy and efficient.

FreeSpeech reviewed v0.7.46 on Jul 6, 2011

Bring back the RegistryReviver :D

jetz reviewed v0.7.46 on Jul 5, 2011

Infected with "Open Candy" malware!

boony reviewed v0.7.44 on May 31, 2011

Some of the Chicken Little's here really need to do a little research. OpenCandy is not classified as malware (malicious software). It is considered adware.

From ESET: "A potentially unwanted application is a program that contains adware, installs toolbars or has other unclear objectives. There are some situations where a user may feel that the benefits of a potentially unwanted application outweigh the risks. For this reason, ESET assigns them a lower-risk category than other types of malicious software, such as trojan horses or worms."

All you have to do to avoid it is download the zip version. That they use OpenCandy may be annoying, but they clearly state that they use it on the program's home page. Following the "We use OpenCandy" link, leads to an F.A.Q. that includes an explanation of what it is, as well as a link to the zip version should you not want to install OpenCandy.

Not so hard, is it? Although I guess it's much more fun to throw reason to the wind and respond with "OMG!! Malware, n00bs! ROFL!".

MediaInfo itself is an excellent source of info for just about any type of media file you have on your system. The GUI is OK, could be streamlined a bit.

Prospero424 reviewed v0.7.44 on Apr 19, 2011

No, the standalone executable versions do not contain OpenCandy. But guess what? You know what you get when you click on that big "Download Now" button on the right? You get the installer that DOES contain OpenCandy.

My only real objection is that it runs with no notice and no opt-out. Not cool.

But really, whether or not this software packaging bothers you is something you can decide for yourself with a quick Google search investigating what this software is and what it does.

Luckily, when others fill their "reviews" with cursing and name calling in a juvenile response to legitimate concerns, it does far more to discredit them than it does those they're railing against.

anomoly reviewed v0.7.44 on Apr 19, 2011

I only use it portably from my send to menu. Anybody AFRAID(aghhh!!!) of open candy is a retard.
BOTH the gui and lite zipped version DO NOT contain the open candy folder which any 5 yr old could easily erase-stupid ****s.
All the freely available software on the net will NEVER cater to any one individual for any reason-get used to it, write your own, or stop using it and stop posting your pathetic whinings.

Prospero424 reviewed v0.7.42 on Mar 7, 2011

Yeah, if they want to add an option during installation for a sponsored toolbar or something, that'd be fine. But this OpenCandy stuff is very, very bad and installs automatically without non-fine-print notice to the user.

Stay away until the authors clean up their act. Instead use MediaInfo Lite: http://fileforum.betanew...aInfo-Lite/1183386892/1

mmmmpower reviewed v0.7.41 on Feb 25, 2011

victory. antivirus/antimalware companies _now_ correctly flag opencandy as MALWARE

MediaInfo installation wrappers INFLICT MALWARE on unsuspecting users

MediaInfo by extension is MALWARE

MALWARE
MALWARE
MALWARE
MALWARE
MALWARE

the non installation wrapper builds might not contain malware... but that's only a matter of time until they do :(

@anomoly

installing malware and relying on a [software] firewall to "protect you" [from yourself] is CRETINOUSLY FOOLISH

CodecPack reviewed v0.7.41 on Jan 25, 2011

MediaInfo Lite:
http://fileforum.betanew...aInfo-Lite/1183386892/1

Ramp4me reviewed v0.7.41 on Jan 25, 2011

Not mentioning the added crap = MALWARE.

FreeSpeech reviewed v0.7.39 on Jan 6, 2011

From Softpedia:

· Offers to install RegistryReviver that the program does not require to fully function

ROFL!!

anomoly reviewed v0.7.39 on Jan 4, 2011

You guys are lame. It does not need an internet connection to work and the open candy folder is very easily excluded if you simply download the "no-installer" zip gui which atm, now does not even include the open candy folder. Nothing wrong with this prog and there never was.
Hey little noobs. Ever heard of a firewall. Talk about stupid.

FreeSpeech reviewed v0.7.38 on Jan 3, 2011

Hey little n00b!
Want some candy?
Open source my ass.

jackmehoff reviewed v0.7.38 on Dec 30, 2010

How does this not get catagorized under adware?

mike59 reviewed v0.7.38 on Dec 20, 2010

Trust no spyware that scans your system and transmits your info.

eaves reviewed v0.7.38 on Dec 19, 2010

From the click-thru EULA:

B. OpenCandy End User License Agreement
The installer you are about to initiate uses the OpenCandy, Inc. network to recommend other software you may find valuable during installation of this software. By proceeding with this installation, you agree that OpenCandy may collect and use *NON personally identifiable* information about THIS installation (like: install initiated and completed, operating system and language, and country) as well as whether the software recommendation was accepted or not. Collection of such information by OpenCandy will ONLY occur during this installation and the recommendation process; in accordance with the policies and practices set forth in OpenCandy's Privacy Policy, available at www.opencandy.com/privacy-policy.

I was asked if I wanted to install the Bing toolbar. I said no. End of OpenCandy interaction.

Aside from the above, this is an excellent application.

jetz reviewed v0.7.38 on Dec 19, 2010

Opencandy IS spyware...

war593122 reviewed v0.7.3.7 on Nov 23, 2010

Mike59 again you are wrong. Open Candy is not spyware and you can get the non installer version @ http://mediainfo.sourcef...net/en/Download/Windows .

Version 0.7.37, 2010-11-22
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+ DPX format support
+ Compression mode (Lossy / Lossless) information (note: JPEG 2000 "profile" is moved to this new field)
+ #3095129, AVI: MLC Lossless codec support
+ #3095136, AVI: AMV Video Codec support
+ IFO: chapter information (thanks to Bastian Wegener)
+ MPEG-4: header size / data size / footer size information (in advanced mode)
+ MPEG-4: AVmp CodecID (.mov referencing .mxf) support
x MXF: avoiding infinite loop due to circular reference

mike59 reviewed v0.7.3.7 on Nov 23, 2010

Get a clue!
It uses Open Candy spyware.
Try to opt out of that using the installer. You can't!
LOL Stumble upon! You are clueless!

This SPYWARE transmits your info to an ad company.
This crap is also ADWARE.

http://cranialsoup.blogs...d-of-adwarespyware.html

war593122 reviewed v0.7.3.6 on Oct 26, 2010

Ignore mike59, he is an idiot.

StumbleUpon is not spyware. And it's clearly 100% optional!

mike59 reviewed v0.7.3.6 on Oct 26, 2010

Still infected with spyware.

djb247365 reviewed v0.7.3.6 on Oct 25, 2010

I had to go back to an earlier version of MediaInfo, just to get the explorer tootip extension to work. Luckily, they fixed the latest version and now I can see the tooltip over my media files again. I definitely enjoy good software like this.

avoidz reviewed v0.7.3.4 on Oct 17, 2010

GSpot was the tool of choice for years, and it's sad it is no longer active. MediaInfo is an ok replacement, though the OpenCandy crap is enough to deter me from even running the installer. The program;s interface is (as someone else mentioned) not very intuitive and messy. Dump the adware rubbish and get a GUI designer and this would get more stars.

anomoly reviewed v0.7.3.4 on Jul 12, 2010

There are versions for every platform which do not contain the bs opencandy.
http://mediainfo.sourceforge.net/en/Download
clueless

mike59 reviewed v0.7.3.4 on Jul 12, 2010

Opencandy spyware infected.

JeremyP reviewed v0.7.33 on May 18, 2010

Very good - but it does not seem to show whether an audio file is 16 or 24 bits.

war593122 reviewed v0.7.32 on May 4, 2010

Version 0.7.32, 2010-05-02
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+ Danish, French translations updated
+ MPEG-7 output improvements
+ DV: Better detection of DVCPRO 50 and 100 (again), especially in MXF
+ P2: support of P2 XML files and P2 directory structure
+ XDCAM: support of XDCAM XML files and XDCAM directory structure
+ N19: More attributes
+ ISO-639-2 3-letter standard for language field (for third-party software)
+ Additional commercial name of a stream or container (XDCAM IMX, DVCPRO, AVC-Intra 50...)
+ MXF: support of detection of files without Track number in the headers
+ MXF: Operational Pattern
+ MPEG-4: Aperture size support
x AVC: some files were wrongly analyzed (frame rate...)
x AVI: better support of files with only one big data chunk (professional cameras)
x MPEG-4: Huge memory usage with some files (files with DV and PCM)
x DVR-MS: width/height was wrong in previous version

beelzebub360 reviewed v0.7.30 on Mar 27, 2010

Small but a very good software

bopb99 reviewed v0.7.28 on Feb 21, 2010

Do i always have to do everything myself?
A changelog is important people.

Here is a copy-paste from the history file of MediaInfo 0.7.28
Notes :
-------
+ Added
- Deleted
x Bug correction
#number is the identifier of bug report/requested feature/patch
Bug reports and feature request are here :
http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=86862

Known bugs
----------
- Languages (other than english and French) : not all words are translated, I need translators!
- Others? http://sourceforge.net/t...d=86862&atid=581181

Version 0.7.28, 2010-02-19
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+ Albanian, Belarusian translations updated
+ AIFF: ID3v2 tags support
+ AutoIt3: MediaInfoList interface
+ RIFF: Handling of INFO chunk in hdlr chunk
+ VorbisCom-based comments (FLAC, OGG...): support of new fields
+ MPEG-4 Visual: Duration for raw streams
+ Display Aspect Ratio 3:2 instead of 1.500
+ Detection of N19 (EBU Tech 3264)
+ MPEG-2 Video: new profiles (4:2:2, Multi-view)
+ MPEG-2 Video: GOP structure
+ MPEG-4: handling of video streams with a different last frame duration
+ RIFF: Skipping OpenDML frame count (not always valid), when index is available
+ AMR: more atributes (Sampling rate, duration...)
x MPEG-PS and MPEG-TS: crash with some files
x MPEG-4: some bitrates to zero with a null bitr or btrt atoms
x MPEG-4: managing different kinds of compressor name format
x AMR in MPEG-4: crash with some specific files
x #2952623, Id3v2: USLT with ISO-8859-1 charset was not well read
x #2952637, Id3v2.2: PIC tag was not well read
x #2952638, XML output: sometimes empty tags
x #2920138, XML output: invalid char in XML tags

Version 0.7.27, 2010-01-03
--------------
+ MPEG Audio: Emphasis
+ MPEG-TS: PCR timestamp can be extracted in real time
+ Linux library: visibility is now limited to the official API
+ License changed to LGPLv3+ for license simplification (same license as the library)
x MPEG Audio, AAC, Vorbis: removal of irrelevant Resolution field even from containers
x MPEG Video: error in calculation of frame rate if sequence extension is used
x MPEG Audio: some VBR files without VBR header were wrongly detected as CBR
x #2921999, unexpected quotes in the text output

some guy reviewed v0.7.28 on Feb 20, 2010

Great stuff right click info on a video file keep up the great work!

CodecPack reviewed v0.7.24 on Oct 30, 2009

MediaInfo is excellent.

For those who dislike the official GUI, you can find a Lite version here on Fileforum.

Ramp4me reviewed v0.7.24 on Oct 30, 2009

The author is trying to make clsid from K-Lite Codec Pack angry by ALWAYS releasing a new version (which is still crap anyway) a day after clsid released a new K-Lite version.

I ask clsid to remove this adware from is pack from now on.

anomoly reviewed v0.7.21 on Sep 4, 2009

There are quite a few aps that use mediainfo
megui -sourceforge
dvdstyler -crossplatform & free
avs2dvd -sourceforge
automkv -freeware
autogk -freeware
albumartdownloader -sourceforge or the xui version from hydrogenaudio
k-lite codec pack
evil conspiracy of the sourceforge overlords I'm sure

Bart Welson reviewed v0.7.20 on Sep 4, 2009

Instead of making the detections and crap interface any better, the author spends more time properly injecting spyware in your system.

anomoly reviewed v0.7.20 on Aug 19, 2009

Export does point to the file location. The program's location is but an example if you wanted to quicksave it (program is totally portable).
Windows shell integration is what is borked as too many options tend to overrun each other and give you a cluttered interface. Send to option is simple & effective imho.

TomWibbaert reviewed v0.7.19 on Jul 17, 2009

Still lacks too many things, the interface is clumsy at best, the shell integration is borked, and configuration is non-existent, it could be much better if the export function could actually be pointed to the directory of the media currently displayed, instead of the programs home directory.

anomoly reviewed v0.7.19 on Jul 17, 2009

Actually, it tries to access the internet on installation regardless of whether or not updating was previously disabled. I assume they are hot for donations or something as there is an option for that in the cfg. Me & my fw are ok with that. Hey, at least it doesn't behave like the official divx installer. That one needs a leash.

Second Shadow reviewed v0.7.18 on Jul 3, 2009

Yup, sorry, my bad. The "phone home" feature is for checking for updates and CAN be disabled. Thanks to jorgosch (a.k.a. smartypants :) ) below for pointing that out for me.
I should have rated it 3 stars instead of 2, so now I'm giving it 4 stars to average :)

Djuzan Belic reviewed v0.7.17 on Jun 22, 2009

Damn, I miss G-Spot, which was sooo much more advanced, and gave so much more "intelligent" info. :(

jorgosch reviewed v0.7.15 on May 1, 2009

Very useful program, I use it all the time ,for example to check the encoding profile on Matroska Files.
To the reviewer below: This software is free, why not read a few ads during install so the programmer gets SOME kind of benefit. The most important thing is that there's no adware or spyware whatsoever in the program itself. And if you disable "Check for new versions" it won't even connect to the internet, smartypants...

Second Shadow reviewed v0.7.15 on May 1, 2009

Nope, sorry, I like the program but this is too much:
- Includes ads, albeit only during install/unistall (as the developer himself wrote a few reviews below) -> adware
- Tries to phone home every time it runs (what for?) And this can't be prevented from inside the program

This used to be a great program with an awful interface. The awful interface is still there, but the program isn't so great anymore

anomoly reviewed v0.7.12 on Mar 20, 2009

Other than using it portably from send to menu, autogk also uses this. 2.11mb folder if dll is also compressed.

radiomaffia reviewed v0.7.10 on Feb 1, 2009

you can get info by clicking right on every videofile, that is so handy and saves time. A good product and the only one I use for my desired info on a file!
As allways 5 stars, it should be present at every codecpackage instead of G-Spot

anomoly reviewed v0.7.9 on Jan 23, 2009

I simply run it portably and compressed in text mode. No net access and open candy does not exist. 2.84 MB folder

Zenitra7573 reviewed v0.7.8 on Dec 17, 2008

For lorg:
I am the developper of MediaInfo.

I use software from http://www.opencandy.com/ to include some ads in the installer, and only in the uninstaller. Your system is not modified if you don't want.
All is 100% safe, this does NOT install anything if you don't agree. No toolbar or ads are installed on your OS.
(OpenCandy has an opt-in system: if you don't click on "Yes, I want" yourself, nothing is done)

The two OpenCandy files in the MediaInfo directory are for uninstall, no more.
You can read OpenCandy policy here:
http://www.opencandy.com/privacy-policy/

lorg reviewed v0.7.8 on Dec 11, 2008

installer adds an 'OpenCandy' dlmgr.exe (autorun even) and and ocsetuphlp.dll.

Where is the opt-in/out for this suspicious thing?

radiomaffia reviewed v0.7.7.6 on Sep 18, 2008

Far more info then GSpot delivers, but when you use the Mouse Over Info option every video file can be 'blocked by process'! It took me sometime to found out Media Info causes this problem and hadding problems to move or rename files..This should be mentioned is this prog&solved, every works terrific but you want directly want use the 'three-structure'.Rate it still 5 stars cause the option mentioned above can be unchecked

Kei-chan reviewed v0.7.7.5 on Aug 26, 2008

It probably should be noted, though, that GSpot's (apparently) only intended for providing info on AVI and MPEG files, not really much else (even if it has some limited support for other formats).

Now, if I could just get the MediaInfo view to 'stick...'

Metshrine reviewed v0.7.7.5 on Aug 23, 2008

Where has this program been all my life! Wow! So much more information provided with this application than the old GSpot. I just tried this on a batch of files who's codec I could not figure out. This nailed it in a second while gspot just gave me the ole "Failed to render" problem.

radiomaffia reviewed v0.7.7.4 on Jul 11, 2008

Better then GSpot, having no difficulty with alot of moviecodecs.MP4? GSpot delivers no info about the audiocodec used in it, MediaInfo does, Ogg?Gspot doesn't support Ogg, MediaInfo does..

MickyFoley reviewed v0.7.7.3 on Jun 28, 2008

Version 0.7.7.3, 2008-06-27
---------------
+ Turkish, Chinese (Traditional) languages updated
+ MPEG-TS: Detection of scrambled streams
+ #1995566: AVi, Identify ODML files
+ AC-3/DTS/AAC: Added another Channel configuration string (example: "3/2.1") in advanced mode
+ #1995569: Added proportion of each stream in the file (example: "500 MiB (90%)")
x MPEG-TS: Handling of multiple programs in one PMT PID
x MPEG-TS: Handling of streams in multiple programs

Version 0.7.7.2, 2008-06-13
---------------
+ Russian translation updated
+ FLV: detection of AVC and AAC
x #1981032, Visual C++ 2008 binary is not compatible with Win9X, coming back to Visual C++ 2005
x #1964299, Never-ending 100% CPU if input file doesn't exist

Version 0.7.7.1, 2008-06-30
---------------
+ Persian (Farsi) Language (Software and website)
+ Catalan, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Simplified) translations updated
+ The two Chinese (Simplified) language files are merged
+ Bluray: detection of subtitles
+ MPEG Video: Detection of 2:3 and 2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:3
+ VC-1: Detection of 2:3 and 2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:3
+ AVC: Detection of MBAFF
+ Translations: more words can be translated
+ MPEG-4 files: More info (profile, format settings, encoder name, x264 settings) for some well-known stream formats
+ MPEG-4 files: Better handling of not common formats (ALS, PNG, AC-3, DTS... in .mp4)
+ Bluray: detection of subtitles
+ Additional formats detected: Module, Extended module, Impulse Tracker, Scream Tracker 3
x #1967663, mp4: some specific iTunes atoms were not correctly parsed

Zoroaster reviewed v0.7.7.3 on Jun 27, 2008

MediaInfo is a neat tool, but sourceforge is really a pain in the neck as a download server.

TGB72 reviewed v0.7.7.2 on Jun 13, 2008

It support more formats than Gspot but Gspot beat this app regarding to Xvid/divx encoding details. I prefer to use Gspot for xvid/divx and KMplayer that come with some sort of mediainfo embedded for the rest of formats.

Joco reviewed v0.7.7.1 on May 30, 2008

Me too! just discovered this utility last week. Like MediaInfo better than GSpot.

topgear reviewed v0.7.7.0 on May 19, 2008

I like this lot from gspot.
It's more easier to use & understand.

MickyFoley reviewed v0.7.7.0 on May 16, 2008

Version 0.7.7.0, 2008-05-16
---------------
+ Third-party developpers: some MediaInfo fields have changed, please look at Changes.txt for more info
+ Ukrainian language added
+ Italian, Japanese, Lithuanian, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Thai, Galician, Spanish, Korean translations updated
+ Two versions of translation are available for Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified), make your choice
+ Python (Windows) binding
+ AC-3 TrueHD in bluray detection (even if the stream is splitted in 2 sub-streams)
+ Original framerate is shown if the framerate from the video stream and the one in the container are different
+ #1955061, Bluray: Duration
+ #1953908, FLV with audio delay detection
x Linux with UTF-8 locale was not accepting non-English characters in filenames
x #1954663, Some mono HE-AAC audio track detected as 2 channels with PS
x VC-1 in TS detection even if the stream_type is not declared
x xxxBSD compatibility

MickyFoley reviewed v0.7.6.4 on Apr 28, 2008

Version 0.7.6.4, 2008-04-27
---------------
+ About the library : Java/Linux binding is available
+ DV (raw) files support
+ Better support of DV in AVI container (type 1 and 2)
+ AVC: Handling of SEI which is before a SPS
+ AVC in AVI: reading more info (Profile, Cabac...) from streams created by FFMpeg
+ Vorbis in AVI: reading more info (Max bitrate, tags...) from streams created by FFMpeg
+ Detection of VC-1 in MPEG-TS from MainConcept encoder
+ MediaInfoLib is now thread-safe
x #1943743, AVI with MPEG-Audio VBR and delay: delay was incorrect
x Pixel Aspect Ratio was sometimes inverted (1/x)
x XviD CodecID was redirected on Koepi website, no more available, changed to official XviD webpage
x #1946098, DV in AVI: DV aspect ratio errors

anomoly reviewed v0.7.6.3 on Apr 14, 2008

Had to use fileassassin to remove the dll's as it will not install over previous version.
good stuff.
Much faster on startup and now comes to front properly.