Video Metadata & Container Editor
Inspect container streams, edit title and artist tags, or wipe tracking metadata from video files.
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How Video Metadata Editor Works
Detailed guide to video metadata, privacy, and container structure.
Understanding MP4 & QuickTime Container Atoms
MP4 and QuickTime (MOV) containers organize video, audio, and metadata into structured hierarchical blocks called atoms or boxes. The "moov" (movie) atom contains the "udta" (user data) and "meta/ilst" boxes where title, artist, and camera properties are indexed.
Action Camera & Drone Telemetry Tracking
Action cameras and consumer drones embed continuous GPS coordinates, flight altitude, and device hardware serials into video streams. Sanitizing container metadata prevents exposing sensitive flight paths or recording locations.
Instant In-Browser Container Repacking
Because TagEditor operates strictly on container metadata atoms without touching video or audio bitstreams, updating or removing tags executes in seconds without hours of expensive re-rendering or transcoding.
Supported Metadata Fields & Specs
Standard container tags and header attributes supported for reading, editing, and wiping.
| Field Name | Tag / Key Spec | Standard | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Title | ©nam / title | MP4 ilst, Matroska | Main clip, episode, or film title |
| Director / Artist | ©ART / artist | MP4 ilst, Matroska | Creator, director, or production studio credit |
| Album / Show Name | ©alb / album | MP4 ilst, Matroska | Series name, season, or production collection |
| Release Year | ©day / date | MP4 ilst, Matroska | Year or full recording timestamp |
| Synopsis & Description | desc / synopsis | MP4 ilst, Matroska | Summary blurb, episode description, or notes |
| Comment & Notes | ©cmt / comment | MP4 ilst, Matroska | Custom production metadata or notes |
| Encoder Software | ©too / encoder | MP4 ilst, Matroska | Software or editing engine used to render the container |
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Video Metadata Editor and client-side processing.
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