WhatTheCodec Android

WhatTheCodec

By: Javernaut App
Displays video, audio and subtitle information of a video or audio file

Overview

Google Play Store
Downloads
3,509 ▲ 3
Data as of 2026-08-22
Rating:
3.60
(23)
Version:
4.2.1
Last updated: 2026-05-25
Ranking
#794,126 ▼ 3,441
Overall

Features & Capabilities

"WhatTheCodec" is an Android app that reveals detailed media stream information from video and audio files. It displays specifics for video streams, including file format, codec, and frame size, along with sample frames. For audio streams, it provides codec names, bit rates, channel layouts, and sample rates. Additionally, it shows subtitle titles and languages. Utilizing the FFmpeg library, this app supports a wide range of codecs and requires READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission for file access.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Javernaut
Downloads:
3,509 3
Rating:
3.60
(23)
Version:
4.2.1 Last updated: 2026-05-25
Version code:
4210
Creation date:
2019-08-10
Publisher country:
UA UA
Permissions:
  • com.javernaut.whatthecodec.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Size:
16.78MB
Email:
wh*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-08-22
Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 794,126 ▼ 3,441

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Developed by:
Javernaut
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.javernaut.whatthecodec
Email:
wh*****@gmail.com
Website:
https://github.com/Javernaut/WhatTheCodec

User Reviews

Simple. Helpcull. (Any chance that the Play Store sill offer Codec Packs?)
by Jo*****, 2023-07-14
pretty cool one. and a material one, on top. good stuff.
by Sa*****, 2022-04-10
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