MXF Viewer

Purpose & User Intent: The MXF Viewer analyzes MXF container files to surface technical details without decoding the media stream. It serves post-production editors, QA engineers, archivists, and pipeline engineers who require structured insight before transcoding or delivery. When a file is uploaded, the tool returns a metadata report and an overview of container streams for validation and planning.

Core Logic & Features: It parses MXF containers, identifies flavors (OP1a and OPAtom) and tracks, and reports duration, frame rate, resolution, aspect ratio, colorimetry, and codecs. It outputs machine-readable JSON metadata and a CSV-style report. Optional features include frame sample extraction, integrity checks, and per-track metadata. No transcoding occurs.

Algorithms & Calculations: The tool decodes container metadata, enumerates essence streams, and computes duration in milliseconds from frame count and frame rate. Timecodes are normalized; resolution and colorimetry are inferred from track data. Outputs are structured for automated consumption.
Error & Edge Cases: Missing duration is estimated from available frame data; unsupported flavors trigger partial metadata with warnings; corrupted index tables or unreadable tracks raise notices while still producing a best-effort report.
Industry/Region & Localization: Uses standard MXF terminology and SI units; supports broadcast and archival workflows across regions; outputs use seconds, milliseconds, frames, and metric measures.
Assumptions & Exclusions: Assumes a single MXF file input; excludes decoding or modifying media; not a transcoder; non-MXF inputs are ignored.