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.VSMETA File Extension

Synology Video Station Metadata

VSMETA is the extension given to metadata files used in the Synology DiskStation Manager program by Synology Inc. These files contain video metadata used by the Synology Video Station application to m...

VSMETA is the extension given to metadata files used in the Synology DiskStation Manager program by Synology Inc. These files contain video metadata used by the Synology Video Station application to manage videos on Synology NAS devices.

The VSMETA file extension is associated with 1 operating systems. VSMETA files can be handled by the Synology DiskStation Manager program that comes with Synology NAS devices. Other applications may also support VSMETA files.

The structure of VSMETA files is typical of misc files with a binary format containing identifying information like titles and descriptions for videos accessible in Video Station. When Video Station metadata is manually overwritten by a user, a VSMETA file is created.

VSMETA files are shared often without instructions on usage. To assist with handling these files, this page offers guidance. It answers questions like what is a VSMETA file and how to open, edit, convert or print files with the VSMETA extension on various operating systems.

There are 6033 file types with the VSMETA extension in our database associated with 1 operating systems. The table below provides useful details about the VSMETA file extension and compatible software. Suggested programs to open VSMETA files are Synology DiskStation Manager, the default OS in Synology NAS devices.

General Information

Title .VSMETA File Extension
Extension .vsmeta
Full Form Synology Video Station Metadata
File Type Metadata File
Developer Synology Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store metadata
Additional Functions Support Video Station
Features Thumbnail preview, Video info

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With DSM

Use Cases

Video Cataloging Yes
NAS Media Management Yes
Personal Video Library Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Limited to NAS
Best Practices Regular updates, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies with DSM
Latest Version Depends on DSM version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dsm, .srt, .ass, .ssa

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Synology Video Station Free with NAS NAS-based, Web interface
Synology DSM Free with NAS NAS-based
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Page Contents

  • Synology Video Station Metadata
  • General Information
  • File Function
  • File Characteristics
  • Use Cases
  • Security and Practices
  • Historical/Version Information
  • Associated Types
  • Software Compatibility
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