2022 TV Video Specifications

Samsung Smart TV provides rich capabilities for video playback, using the available audio and video decoders. This topic describes the media formats supported by Samsung Smart TV, and the limitations on their support.

22TV_PREMIUM1 (8K)

File Extension	Container	Video Codec	Resolution	Frame Rate (fps)	Bit Rate (Mbps)	Audio Codec
.avi .mkv .asf .wmv .mp4 .mov .3gp .vro .mpg .mpeg .ts .tp .trp .flv .vob .svi .m2ts .mts	AVI MKV ASF MP4 3GP MOV FLV VRO VOB PS TS	H.264 BP/MP/HP	4096x2160	60	60	AC3 LPCM ADPCM(IMA, MS) AAC HE-AAC WMA DD+ MPEG(MP3) MPEG-H AC-4 OPUS G.711(A-Law, µ-Law)
		H.264 BP/MP/HP	1920x1080	120	60
		HEVC (H.265 - Main, Main10)	7680x4320	60	100
		HEVC (H.265 - Main, Main10)	3840x2160	120	100
		Motion JPEG	3840x2160	30	80
		MPEG-4 SP/ASP	1920x1080	60	20
		Window Media Video 9 (VC-1)
		MPEG-2
		MPEG-1
		Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3		30
		Window Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
		H.263 Sorenson
		VP6
		AV1	7680x4320	60	80
		AV1	7680x4320	120	80
*.webm	WebM	VP8	1920x1080	60	20	Vorbis
		VP9 (Profile 0/2)	3840x2160		80
		AV1	7680x4320		60
*.rmvb	RMVB	RV8/9/10 (RV30/40)	1920x1080		20	RealAudio 6

Table 1. 22TV_PREMIUM1 (8K) video specifications

General Limitations

Media with errors cannot be played with some codecs.
Media cannot be played if the file is corrupted or the information in the container is wrong.
Media with higher bit or frame rate than specifications can cause video or audio playback to stall.
Seek (jump) function is not supported if the index table is corrupted.
Network streaming content playback can be choppy, depending on network status.
Some USB and digital camera devices can be incompatible with the player.
Videos playing on the panel can be shown at lower frame rates than the original sources.

Video Decoder Limitations

H.264 FHD: Level 4.2 supported (FMO/ASO/RS not supported).
H.264 UHD: Level 5.1 supported, seamless resolution change supported up to 3840x2160.
HEVC FHD: Level 4.1 supported.
HEVC UHD: Level 5.2 supported, seamless resolution change supported with Level 5.1 up to 3840x2160.
HEVC 8K : Level 6.1 supported.
HEVC: Supported only for MKV/MP4/TS containers.
VC-1 AP L4: Not supported.
GMC 2 and higher: Not supported.

Audio Decoder Limitations

WMA 1 : Not supported.
WMA 9 Pro: Lossless and Voice not supported.
WMA 10 Pro: 5.1 channel supported.
QCELP and AMR NB/WB: Not supported.
MPEG-H: Only supported on target devices for South Korea.
Vorbis: 5.1 channel supported.
DD+: 5.1 channel supported.
Sampling rates 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz supported, depending on codec.

ImportantThe DTS Audio codec is not supported on 2022 TVs. For smooth playback, if a DTS Audio track is part of your manifest, make sure other audio tracks can be selected.

22TV_PREMIUM2 (8K)

File Extension	Container	Video Codec	Resolution	Frame Rate (fps)	Bit Rate (Mbps)	Audio Codec
.avi .mkv .asf .wmv .mp4 .mov .3gp .vro .mpg .mpeg .ts .tp .trp .flv .vob .svi .m2ts .mts	AVI MKV ASF MP4 3GP MOV FLV VRO VOB PS TS	H.264 BP/MP/HP	4096x2160	60	60	AC3 LPCM ADPCM(IMA, MS) AAC HE-AAC WMA DD+ MPEG(MP3) MPEG-H AC-4 OPUS G.711(A-Law, µ-Law)
		H.264 BP/MP/HP	1920x1080	120	60
		HEVC (H.265 - Main, Main10)	7680x4320	60	100
		Motion JPEG	1920x1080		20
		MPEG-4 SP/ASP
		Window Media Video 9 (VC-1)
		MPEG-2
		MPEG-1
		Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3		30
		Window Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
		H.263 Sorenson
		VP6
		AV1	7680x4320	60	80
		AV1	3840x2160	120	80
*.webm	WebM	VP8	1920x1080	60	20	Vorbis
		VP9 (Profile 0/2)	7680x4320		60
		AV1	7680x4320		60
*.rmvb	RMVB	RV8/9/10 (RV30/40)	1920x1080		20	RealAudio 6

Table 1. 22TV_PREMIUM2(8K) video specifications

General Limitations

Media with errors cannot be played with some codecs.
Media cannot be played if the file is corrupted or the information in the container is wrong.
Media with higher bit or frame rate than specifications can cause video or audio playback to stall.
Seek (jump) function is not supported if the index table is corrupted.
Network streaming content playback can be choppy, depending on network status.
Some USB and digital camera devices can be incompatible with the player.
Videos playing on the panel can be shown at lower frame rates than the original sources.

Video Decoder Limitations

H.264 FHD: Level 4.2 supported (FMO/ASO/RS not supported).
H.264 UHD: Level 5.1 supported, seamless resolution change supported up to 3840x2160.
HEVC FHD: Level 4.1 supported.
HEVC UHD: Level 5.2 supported, seamless resolution change supported with Level 5.1 up to 3840x2160.
HEVC 8K : Level 6.1 supported.
HEVC: Supported only for MKV/MP4/TS containers.
VC-1 AP L4: Not supported.
GMC 2 and higher: Not supported.

Audio Decoder Limitations

WMA 1 : Not supported.
WMA 9 Pro: Lossless and Voice not supported.
WMA 10 Pro: 5.1 channel supported.
QCELP and AMR NB/WB: Not supported.
MPEG-H: Only supported on target devices for South Korea.
Vorbis: 5.1 channel supported.
DD+: 5.1 channel supported.
Sampling rates 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz supported, depending on codec.

ImportantThe DTS Audio codec is not supported on 2022 TVs. For smooth playback, if a DTS Audio track is part of your manifest, make sure other audio tracks can be selected.

22TV_PREMIUM3 (UHD)

File Extension	Container	Video Codec	Resolution	Frame Rate (fps)	Bit Rate (Mbps)	Audio Codec
.avi .mkv .asf .wmv .mp4 .mov .3gp .vro .mpg .mpeg .ts .tp .trp .flv .vob .svi .m2ts .mts	AVI MKV ASF MP4 3GP MOV FLV VRO VOB PS TS	H.264 BP/MP/HP	4096x2160	60	60	AC3 LPCM ADPCM(IMA, MS) AAC HE-AAC WMA DD+ MPEG(MP3) MPEG-H AC-4 OPUS G.711(A-Law, µ-Law)
		H.264 BP/MP/HP	3840x2160	120	60
		HEVC (H.265 - Main)	4096x2160	60	80
		HEVC (H.265 - Main)	3840x2160	120
		Motion JPEG	3840x2160	30
		MPEG-4 SP/ASP	1920x1080	60	20
		Window Media Video 9 (VC-1)
		MPEG-2
		MPEG-1
		Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3		30
		Window Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
		H.263 Sorenson
		VP6
		AV1	3840x2160	60	40
*.webm	WebM	VP8	1920x1080		20	Vorbis
		VP9 (Profile 0/2)	3840x2160		80
		AV1	3840x2160		40
*.rmvb	RMVB	RV8/9/10 (RV30/40)	1920x1080		20	RealAudio 6

Table 3. 22TV_PREMIUM3(UHD) video specifications

General Limitations

Media with errors cannot be played with some codecs.
Media cannot be played if the file is corrupted or the information in the container is wrong.
Media with higher bit or frame rate than specifications can cause video or audio playback to stall.
Seek (jump) function is not supported if the index table is corrupted.
Network streaming content playback can be choppy, depending on network status.
Some USB and digital camera devices can be incompatible with the player.
Videos playing on the panel can be shown at lower frame rates than the original sources.

Video Decoder Limitations

H.264 FHD: Level 4.2 supported (FMO/ASO/RS not supported).
H.264 UHD: Level 5.1 supported, seamless resolution change supported up to 3840x2160.
HEVC FHD: Level 4.1 supported.
HEVC UHD: Level 5.2 supported, seamless resolution change supported with Level 5.1 up to 3840x2160.
HEVC: Supported only for MKV/MP4/TS containers.
VC-1 AP L4: Not supported.
GMC 2 and higher: Not supported.

Audio Decoder Limitations

WMA 1: Not supported.
WMA 9 Pro: Lossless and Voice not supported.
WMA 10 Pro: 5.1 channel supported.
QCELP and AMR NB/WB: Not supported.
MPEG-H: Only supported on target devices for South Korea.
Vorbis: 5.1 channel supported.
DD+: 5.1 channel supported.
Sampling rates 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz supported, depending on codec.

ImportantThe DTS Audio codec is not supported on 2022 TVs. For smooth playback, if a DTS Audio track is part of your manifest, make sure other audio tracks can be selected.

22TV_STANDARD1 (UHD)

File Extension	Container	Video Codec	Resolution	Frame Rate (fps)	Bit Rate (Mbps)	Audio Codec
.avi .mkv .asf .wmv .mp4 .mov .3gp .vro .mpg .mpeg .ts .tp .trp .flv .vob .svi .m2ts .mts	AVI MKV ASF MP4 3GP MOV FLV VRO VOB PS TS	H.264 BP/MP/HP	4096x2160	30	60	AC3 LPCM ADPCM(IMA, MS) AAC HE-AAC WMA DD+ MPEG(MP3) MPEG-H AC-4 OPUS G.711(A-Law, µ-Law)
		H.264 BP/MP/HP	3840x2160	60	60
		HEVC (H.265 Main10)	4096x2160	60	80
		HEVC (H.265 Main10)	3840x2160	120
		Motion JPEG	3840x2160	30
		MPEG-4 SP/ASP	1920x1080	60	20
		Window Media Video 9 (VC-1)
		MPEG-2
		MPEG-1
		Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3		30
		Window Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
		H.263 Sorenson
		VP6
		AV1	3840x2160	60	40
*.webm	WebM	VP8	1920x1080		20	Vorbis
		VP9 (Profile 0/2)	3840x2160		80
		AV1	3840x2160		40
*.rmvb	RMVB	RV8/9/10 (RV30/40)	1920x1080		20	RealAudio 6

Table 4. 22TV_STANDARD1(UHD) video specifications

General Limitations

Media with errors cannot be played with some codecs.
Media cannot be played if the file is corrupted or the information in the container is wrong.
Media with higher bit or frame rate than specifications can cause video or audio playback to stall.
Seek (jump) function is not supported if the index table is corrupted.
Network streaming content playback can be choppy, depending on network status.
Some USB and digital camera devices can be incompatible with the player.
Videos playing on the panel can be shown at lower frame rates than the original sources.

Video Decoder Limitations

H.264 FHD: Level 4.2 supported (FMO/ASO/RS not supported).
H.264 UHD: Level 5.1 supported, seamless resolution change supported up to 3840x2160.
HEVC FHD: Level 4.1 supported.
HEVC UHD: Level 5.1 supported, seamless resolution change supported up to 3840x2160.
HEVC: Supported only for MKV/MP4/TS containers.
VC-1 AP L4: Not supported.
GMC 2 and higher: Not supported.

Audio Decoder Limitations

WMA 1: Not supported.
WMA 9 Pro: Lossless and Voice not supported.
WMA 10 Pro: 5.1 channel supported.
QCELP and AMR NB/WB: Not supported.
MPEG-H: Only supported on target devices for South Korea.
Vorbis: 5.1 channel supported.
DD+: 5.1 channel supported.
Sampling rates 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz supported, depending on codec.

ImportantThe DTS Audio codec is not supported on 2022 TVs. For smooth playback, if a DTS Audio track is part of your manifest, make sure other audio tracks can be selected.

22TV_BASIC1 (UHD)

File Extension	Container	Video Codec	Resolution	Frame Rate (fps)	Bit Rate (Mbps)	Audio Codec
.avi .mkv .asf .wmv .mp4 .mov .3gp .vro .mpg .mpeg .ts .tp .trp .flv .vob .svi .m2ts .mts	AVI MKV ASF MP4 3GP MOV FLV VRO VOB PS TS	H.264 BP/MP/HP	3840x2160	30	50	AC3 LPCM ADPCM(IMA, MS) AAC HE-AAC WMA DD+ MPEG(MP3) MPEG-H AC-4 OPUS G.711(A-Law, µ-Law)
		H.264 BP/MP/HP	1920x1080	60
		HEVC (H.265 - Main, Main10)	3840x2160
		Motion JPEG	1920x1080		20
		MPEG-4 SP/ASP
		Window Media Video 9 (VC-1)
		MPEG-2
		MPEG-1
		Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3		30
		Window Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
		H.263 Sorenson
		VP6
		AV1	3840x2160	60	40
*.webm	WebM	VP8	1920x1080		20	Vorbis
		VP9 (Profile 0/2)	3840x2160		50
		AV1	3840x2160		40
*.rmvb	RMVB	RV8/9/10 (RV30/40)	1920x1080		20	RealAudio 6

Table 5. 22TV_BASIC1 (UHD) video specifications

General Limitations

Media with errors cannot be played with some codecs.
Media cannot be played if the file is corrupted or the information in the container is wrong.
Media with higher bit or frame rate than specifications can cause video or audio playback to stall.
Seek (jump) function is not supported if the index table is corrupted.
Network streaming content playback can be choppy, depending on network status.
Some USB and digital camera devices can be incompatible with the player.
Videos playing on the panel can be shown at lower frame rates than the original sources.

Video Decoder Limitations

H.264 FHD: Level 4.2 supported (FMO/ASO/RS not supported).
H.264 UHD: Level 5.1 supported.
HEVC FHD: Level 4.1 supported.
HEVC UHD: Level 5.1 supported.
HEVC: Supported only for MKV/MP4/TS containers.
VC-1 AP L4: Not supported.
GMC 2 and higher: Not supported.

Audio Decoder Limitations

WMA 1: Not supported.
WMA 9 Pro: Lossless and Voice not supported.
WMA 10 Pro: 5.1 channel supported.
QCELP and AMR NB/WB: Not supported.
MPEG-H: Only supported on target devices for South Korea.
Vorbis: 5.1 channel supported.
DD+: 5.1 channel supported.
Sampling rates 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz supported, depending on codec.

ImportantThe DTS Audio codec is not supported on 2022 TVs. For smooth playback, if a DTS Audio track is part of your manifest, make sure other audio tracks can be selected.

22TV_BASIC1 (FHD)

File Extension	Container	Video Codec	Resolution	Frame Rate (fps)	Bit Rate (Mbps)	Audio Codec
.avi .mkv .asf .wmv .mp4 .mov .3gp .vro .mpg .mpeg .ts .tp .trp .flv .vob .svi .m2ts .mts	AVI MKV ASF MP4 3GP MOV FLV VRO VOB PS TS	H.264 BP/MP/HP	1920x1080	60	50	AC-3 AC-4 LPCM ADPCM (IMA, MS) AAC HE-AAC WMA DD+ MPEG (MP3) MPEG-H G.711 (A-Law, µ-Law) Opus AC-4
		HEVC (H.265 Main 10)			50
		Motion JPEG			20
		MPEG-4 SP/ASP
		Window Media Video 9 (VC-1)
		MPEG-2
		MPEG-1
		Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3		30
		Window Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
		H.263 Sorenson
		VP6
		AV1		60	40
*.webm	WebM	VP8			20	Vorbis
		VP9 (Profile 0/2)			50
		AV1			40
*.rmvb	RMVB	RV8/9/10 (RV30/40)			20	RealAudio 6

Table 6. 22TV_BASIC1 (FHD) video specifications

General Limitations

Media with errors cannot be played with some codecs.
Media cannot be played if the file is corrupted or the information in the container is wrong.
Media with higher bit or frame rate than specifications can cause video or audio playback to stall.
Seek (jump) function is not supported if the index table is corrupted.
Network streaming content playback can be choppy, depending on network status.
Some USB and digital camera devices can be incompatible with the player.
Videos playing on the panel can be shown at lower frame rates than the original sources.

Video Decoder Limitations

H.264 FHD: Level 4.2 supported (FMO/ASO/RS not supported).
H.264 UHD: Level 5.1 supported.
HEVC FHD: Level 4.1 supported.
HEVC UHD: Level 5.1 supported.
HEVC: Supported only for MKV/MP4/TS containers.
VC-1 AP L4: Not supported.
GMC 2 and higher: Not supported.

Audio Decoder Limitations

WMA 1: Not supported.
WMA 9 Pro: Lossless and Voice not supported.
WMA 10 Pro: 5.1 channel supported.
QCELP and AMR NB/WB: Not supported.
Vorbis: 5.1 channel supported.
DD+: 5.1 channel supported.
Sampling rates 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz supported, depending on codec.

ImportantThe DTS Audio codec is not supported on 2022 TVs. For smooth playback, if a DTS Audio track is part of your manifest, make sure other audio tracks can be selected.