Why You Need This
Video metadata includes information stored inside the file such as the title, author, creation date, description, and copyright notice. This data is used by media players, file managers, and platforms to organize, display, and catalog your videos.
Incorrect or missing metadata can cause problems. A video without a title may show up as a random filename in your library. Wrong dates can break chronological sorting. Missing copyright fields leave your content unattributed.
FastCut Pro lets you read and edit all standard metadata fields for MP4, MKV, WebM, and other formats directly in your browser. Changes are written into the file container without touching the video or audio streams, so the operation is instant and lossless. No external tools or uploads needed.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Step 1: Open fastcut.cc and import the video file whose metadata you want to edit.
- Step 2: Click the Metadata tab in the info panel. FastCut Pro will display all existing metadata fields and their current values.
- Step 3: Edit the fields you want to change. Common fields include Title, Artist, Album, Year, Genre, Description, and Copyright.
- Step 4: Add any custom tags if your workflow requires them. FastCut Pro supports arbitrary key-value pairs for compatible containers.
- Step 5: Click Save Metadata. The file is rewritten with the updated tags while preserving all audio and video streams untouched.
- Step 6: Download the updated file. Verify the metadata by opening the file in a media player and checking the properties.
Why Use FastCut Pro
- No Upload Required — Metadata editing is performed entirely in your browser. The file never leaves your computer.
- Lossless Quality — Only the container metadata is modified. Video and audio streams are not decoded or re-encoded.
- 100% Free — Edit metadata on unlimited files with no restrictions or watermarks.
- Privacy First — File metadata can contain sensitive information. FastCut Pro ensures it stays on your device.
Pro Tips
- Before sharing videos publicly, check for GPS location data in the metadata. FastCut Pro can strip location tags to protect your privacy.
- Setting consistent metadata across a series of videos makes them easier to find and organize in media library applications.
- Some platforms like YouTube extract the metadata title and description during upload, so pre-filling these fields can save you time.