Video analysis
StreamEye
Analysis of the stream structure down to macroblock level for precise inspection of codec parameters. Video quality test software.

IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS
Comprehensive analysis of numerous video parameters
WIDE RANGE OF FORMATS, ULTRA HD SUPPORT
Support for the most popular and in-demand video formats and 12 video quality metrics
Basic and full versions
Choose between a basic video quality test tool or a full developer's version
AUTOMATION
Command-line Interface for efficient lab workflows
See the difference between product versions
View a detailed version comparison to explore key features and capabilities.
Key Features
Analyze stream structure down to macroblock/ coding tree unit/ superblock
Calculate video quality metrics (PSNR, APSNR, SSIM, DELTA, MSE, MSAD, VQM, NQI, VMAF and VMAF phone, EPSNR, VIF)
Support for AV1 (AV1 version 3.7), VVC (VTM version 18.2), AVS3 (HPM version 15.4), APV
Verify standard compliance
Analyze and display Decoder Video Buffer parameters
Synchronize operations across the Elecard StreamEye Studio set (Binding mode)
Automate workflows via the Command-line interface
Export analytical data from StreamEye to CSV files
Perform side-by-side comparison of two or more video streams
View and save stream summaries and picture information
Display decoded, predicted, and unfiltered frame data (YUV or single component)
Display residual, transform, and dequantized coefficients
View GOP structures with their thumbnails and navigate to any frame for detailed analysis
Display the video stream structure (header level) in text mode
Inspect data using the built-in Hex viewer
Visualize slice and tile boundaries, partition, motion vectors, prediction types, bit sizes, quantizers, and filters
View bit distribution within the video stream with customizable element selection
Display reference frames
View Decoded Picture Buffer (DPB) information
Add a reference YUV video stream
Visually compare frames differences across multiple modes: Compare, PSNR, PSNR Clip, Temperature, Subtraction, Horizontal split, and Vertical split
Select the output YUV data format when saving decoded information
Specify time periods for bit allocation and instantly recalculate bitrates
Switch between BT.601, BT.709, BT.2020 color gamut presentations
Select upsampler little/big endian
Must-have product for professionals
StreamEye: Software Developers and SoC Designers
Development and debugging of software and hardware encoders
StreamEye: Professors & students
Visualization of video encoding techniques
StreamEye and StreamEye Basic: QA Engineers
Fast and accurate error checking in video codecs
StreamEye Basic: Technical support engineers
Easy identification of problems in video bitstreams
StreamEye Basic: Broadcasters
Detailed comparison and easy selection of the best encoder
StreamEye is a part of StreamEye StudioElecard StreamEye Studio includes 4 standalone applications and command-line tools for all-around video analysis.
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Software and Hardware specifications
Supported video formats
- MPEG-1/2 Video stream
- AVC/H.264 Video stream
- HEVC/H.265 Video stream
- MV-HEVC Video stream
- VP9 Video stream
- AV1 Video stream
- VVC/H.266 Video stream
- AVS3 Video stream
- APV Video stream
Supported media containers
- MPEG-1 System Stream (MPEG-1/2)
- MPEG-2 Transport Stream (MPEG-1/2, AVC, HEVC, VVC, AVS3)
- MPEG-2 Program Stream (MPEG-1/2, AVC, HEVC)
- MP4 file container (MPEG-1/2, AVC, HEVC, VP9, AV1, VVC)
- MKV file container (MPEG-1/2, AVC, HEVC, VP9, AV1, AVS3)
- WebM file container based on MKV (VP9, AV1)
- AVI file container (MPEG-1/2, AVC, HEVC)
- MXF file container (MPEG-2, AVC)
- FLV file container (AVC, HEVC)
- IVF file container (VP9, AV1)
- HEIC container (HEVC)
- MPEG-DASH MPD (AVC, HEVC)
System Requirements
- Hardware requirements:
• 8 GB RAM for HD video
• 16 GB RAM for UHD video (or higher)
- Software requirements:
• Windows® 10/11 (64-bit)
• macOS 10.13 High Sierra – macOS 14 Sonoma
• Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04, 22.04 x64
RAW formats
- I444
- I422
- IYUV
- NV12
- NV21
- P420
- P444
- RGB24
- RGB32
- UYVY (Y422, UYNV, HDYC)
- V210
- V400
- V444
- Y42B
- YUY2 (YUNV, V422, YUYV)
- YV12
- YV16
- YVYU
Screenshots
Resources
- User Guide
- Elecard StreamEye for Windows User Guide (PDF, 1.13 MB)
- Elecard StreamEye for Mac User Guide (PDF, 2.54 MB)
- Elecard StreamEye for Linux User Guide (PDF, 2.47 MB)
- Release Notes
- Datasheet
- Elecard StreamEye datasheet (PDF, 2.86 MB)
- White Papers
- Use Cases
- Command line tool manual
- Articles
- Video samples
Video Tutorials
Analysis of HDR Video Streams
Introduction to Elecard StreamEye
How video compression works
How to check quality of AVC compression
How to detect potential forgery in video fragments
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