Actions11
- Filters and Effect Actions
- Metadata Actions
- RTMP Restreaming Actions
- Transcoding Actions
- Video Processing Actions
Overview
This node provides functionality related to media files using ffmpeg, a powerful multimedia framework. Specifically, for the "Metadata" resource and the "Extract Metadata" operation, it extracts metadata information from a given media file. This can be useful in scenarios where you need to analyze or process media files based on their properties such as duration, codec, resolution, bitrate, etc.
Practical examples include:
- Automatically retrieving video or audio metadata to catalog media libraries.
- Extracting technical details before transcoding or filtering media.
- Using metadata to conditionally route or process media files in workflows.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Media File Input | A valid media URL or the name of the input binary field containing the media file to analyze. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data containing the extracted metadata of the provided media file. This typically includes detailed information about the media streams, codecs, format, duration, bitrates, and other technical attributes.
If the input media is provided as binary data, the node processes it accordingly and outputs the metadata in JSON format. There is no indication that this node outputs binary data itself.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for accessing the ffmpeg service.
- Depends on ffmpeg functionality exposed via an external API or service configured in n8n.
- The node expects either a URL to a media file or binary media data as input.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid Media Input: If the media URL is invalid or the binary field does not contain a proper media file, the node may fail to extract metadata. Ensure the input is correct and accessible.
- API Authentication Errors: Missing or incorrect API credentials will prevent the node from functioning. Verify that the required API key or authentication token is properly configured.
- Unsupported Media Format: Some media formats might not be supported by the underlying ffmpeg service, leading to errors or incomplete metadata extraction.
- Timeouts or Network Issues: When providing URLs, network connectivity issues can cause failures. Confirm that the media URL is reachable from the n8n environment.