Samsung TV Supported Video Codecs (Samsung H Series TV 6400 models)


A Video codec is a software that enables compression or decompression of digital video. The compression is usually lossy. Historically, video was stored as an analog signal on magnetic tape. Around the time when the compact disc entered the market as a digital-format replacement for analog audio, it became feasible to also begin storing and using video in digital form.
Samsung TV Supported Video Codecs
Below mentioned are some of the Video codecs supported by Samsung H series 6400 models

File Format Container Video Codecs Resolution Frame Rate (fps) Bitrate (Mbps) Audio Codec
*.avi

*.mkv

*.asf

*.wmv

*.mp4

*.mov

*.3gp

*.vro

*.mpg

*.mpeg

*.ts

*.tp

*.trp

*.mov

*.flv

*.vob

*.svi

*.m2ts

*.mts

*.divx

AVI

MKV

ASF

MP4

3GP

MOV

FLV

VRO

VOB

PS

TS

SVAF

Motion JPEG 1280×720 30 30 AC3
LPCM
ADPCM(IMA, MS)
AAC
HE-AAC
WMA
DD+
MPEG(MP3)
DTS(Core, LBR)
G.711(A-Law, μ-Law)
HEVC(H.265) 1920×1080 FHD: MAX 30

HD: MAX 60

H.264 BP / MP / HP
Divx 3.11 / 4 / 5 / 6
MPEG4 SP/ASP
Window Media Video

v9(VC1)

MVC
MPEG2
MPEG1
Microsoft MPEG-4

v1, v2, v3

1280×720 MAX 30
H.263 Sorrenson
Window Media Video
v7(WMV1) ,v8(WMV2)
VP6
*.webm WebM VP8 1920×1080 6~30 20 Vorbis

What to do if your video codec is not among the above list?

Convert it first! Here is a detailed guide on how to convert unsupported movies to Samsung TV supported video.

Software requirement
HD Video Converter (for both PC and Mac)
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How to convert unsupported video for playing on a Samsung TV?

To do this:
Step 1: Install and run HD Video Converter as the best Samsung TV Video Converter. Click ‘Add File’ button to import source media.
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Step 2: Select H.264 MP4 as output format
From ‘Profile’ list, choose ‘HD H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Video (.mp4)’ as target format from ‘HD Video’ column.
samsung tv supported video codec
Tips:
1. If you’ve loaded a number of video clips to do batch conversion, please do remember ticking off ‘Apply to All’ option before you start.
2. This converter comes with 4K output, so if your source movie is 4K and your TV supports 4K H.264 MP4, you can choose it as target format from “4K Video” column.
convert movies to H.264 MP4 for viewing on Samusng TV

Step 3: Set advanced settings
If necessary, you can click ‘Settings’ button and go to ‘Profiles Settings’ panel to modify video and audio settings like video encoder, resolution, video bit rate, frame rate, aspect ratio, audio encoder, sample rate, audio bit rate, and audio channels. 3D settings are also available.
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Step 4: Start MKV to MP4 Conversion for TV playback
When ready, click ‘Convert’ button to start conversion. As soon as the conversion is complete, you can click ‘Open Folder’ button to get the generated MP4 files easily.
Tips
If you don’t want to wait for the entire conversion process, you can tick off ‘Shutdown computer when conversion completed’ and go away to do other things.

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