What is the best way to play video file in Delphi?

Question

I need to play video file (using installed codecs) and get some file info (such as frame rate and length).

Husbandry

You should accept the answer from Serge if you choose the VideoLab components. – Libation

Hm, I think i should accept both of answers (because i dont know which components are better) but i cant... – Husbandry

Answer 1

Try Mitov's VideoLab

Updated: I have previously installed Mitov's "Labs" version 3.9 on Delphi 2009 without problems. Check that you are using the correct link and contact the author if there are problems for Delphi 2010.

Spinthariscope

Seems that these components are just what i need, but i cant install them. After installation there are no new components and the examples do not work. I use Delphi 2010 – Husbandry

These components are GOOD. I use them A LOT, in Delphi 2010. The examples all work too. There must be something strange going on with your installation. What exactly doesn't work in the examples? Do they compile? Do you have DirectX installed? (Try running DxDiag from the command prompt.) Contact Boian by email and he'll get you going. – Sciatica

Answer 2

You can use DSPack. It is well tested and used and I have used it in a couple of projects. Works very well. It also has a wide range of features.

The updated version for Delphi 2010 can be downloaded here.

Oh and its free.

Libation

Answer 3

If you only need information on the video without actually having a need to display it, you can get all the information you listed using MediaInfo. MediaInfo is free and has headers for multiple languages, including Delphi.

Verde