How to fix video metadata

Metadata describes video specifics like video name, type, language, release date, genre, etc., which helps to sort and organize your video collection. If your video file has incorrect or missing information displayed when being played, you can follow the video tutorial to learn how to fix or edit video metadata.

How to Fix Video Metadata - Wondershare UniConverter (Win) User Guide

Step 1 Launch Wondershare UniConverter and choose Media Metadata function.

Open the installed Wondershare UniConverter software on your system and then go to the Toolbox section on the left-hand side. Choose the Fix Media Metadata option from the supported list.

Step 2 Add video file.

Click file icon at Add File: tab to add the video that you want to edit metadata.

Step 3 Add/Fix metadata.

Now you can fix, edit, or add metadata to the video from the following 3 aspects.

Wondershare UniConverter automatically detects the video type and falls into Movies, TV Shows, and Home Video. You can change it by clicking the drop-down button for Type.

If you select TV Shows, you can edit Season and Episode beside Type option.

As to video language, release date, genre, comment rating, and definition, you can select a proper option from the drop-down list.

For additional information like actors, directors, screenwriters, tagline, description, and comments, you can add or change them in the blank by yourself.

You're also allowed to customize the video thumbnail with an image. Click on the edit icon to open the browser and choose a picture you want as the cover of your video.

Step 4 Save Metadata

Click the Save button when you finish editing video metadata.

Now your video shines when played on devices or programs that read the metadata.