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)
1920x1080 120
HEVC (H.265 - Main, Main10) 7680x4320 60 100
3840x2160 120
Motion JPEG 30 80
MPEG-4 SP/ASP 1920x1080 60 20
Windows Media Video 9 (VC-1)
MPEG-2
MPEG-1
Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3 30
Windows Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
H.263 Sorenson
VP6
AV1 7680x4320 60 80
3840x2160 120
*.webm WebM VP9 (Profile 0/2) 60 Vorbis
VP8 1920x1080 20
AV1 7680x4320 80
3840x2160 120
*.rmvb RMVB RV8/9/10 (RV30/40) 1920x1080 60 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.

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 3840x2160 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)
1920x1080 120
HEVC (H.265 - Main, Main10) 7680x4320 60 100
3840x2160 120
Motion JPEG 1920x1080 60 20
MPEG-4 SP/ASP
Windows Media Video 9 (VC-1)
MPEG-2
MPEG-1
Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3 30
Windows Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
H.263 Sorenson
VP6
AV1 7680x4320 60 80
3840x2160 120
*.webm WebM VP9 (Profile 0/2) 60 Vorbis
VP8 1920x1080 20
AV1 7680x4320 80
3840x2160 120
*.rmvb RMVB RV8/9/10 (RV30/40) 1920x1080 60 20 RealAudio 6

Table 2. 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.

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)
3840x2160
1920x1080 120
HEVC (H.265 - Main) 4096x2160 60 80
3840x2160 120
Motion JPEG 30
MPEG-4 SP/ASP 1920x1080 60 20
Windows Media Video 9 (VC-1)
MPEG-2
MPEG-1
Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3 30
Windows Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
H.263 Sorenson
VP6
AV1 3840x2160 120 40
*.webm WebM VP9 (Profile 0/2) 60 80 Vorbis
VP8 1920x1080 20
AV1 3840x2160 120 40
*.rmvb RMVB RV8/9/10 (RV30/40) 1920x1080 60 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.

22TV_PREMIUM4 (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 60 80 AC3
LPCM
ADPCM(IMA, MS)
AAC
HE-AAC
WMA
DD+
MPEG(MP3)
MPEG-H
AC-4
OPUS
G.711(A-Law, µ-Law)
1920x1080 120
HEVC (H.265 - Main) 3840x2160 150
Motion JPEG 1920x1080 60 30
MPEG-4 SP/ASP 70
Windows Media Video 9 (VC-1)
MPEG-2
MPEG-1 60
Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3 30 20
Windows Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
H.263 Sorenson
VP6
AV1 3840x2160 120 100
*.webm WebM VP9 (Profile 0/2) 30 80 Vorbis
1920x1080 60
VP8 70
AV1 3840x2160 120 100
*.rmvb RMVB RV8/9/10 (RV30/40) 1920x1080 60 70 RealAudio 6

Table 4. 22TV_PREMIUM4(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.

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 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)
HEVC (H.265 Main10) 80
Motion JPEG 3840x2160 30
MPEG-4 SP/ASP 1920x1080 60 20
Windows Media Video 9 (VC-1)
MPEG-2
MPEG-1
Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3 30
Windows Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
H.263 Sorenson
VP6
AV1 3840x2160 60 40
*.webm WebM VP9 (Profile 0/2) 80 Vorbis
VP8 1920x1080 20
AV1 3840x2160 40
*.rmvb RMVB RV8/9/10 (RV30/40) 1920x1080 20 RealAudio 6

Table 5. 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.

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)
1920x1080 60
HEVC (H.265 - Main, Main10) 3840x2160
Motion JPEG 1920x1080 20
MPEG-4 SP/ASP
Windows Media Video 9 (VC-1)
MPEG-2
MPEG-1
Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3 30
Windows Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
H.263 Sorenson
VP6
AV1 3840x2160 60 40
*.webm WebM VP9 (Profile 0/2) 50 Vorbis
VP8 1920x1080 20
AV1 3840x2160 40
*.rmvb RMVB RV8/9/10 (RV30/40) 1920x1080 20 RealAudio 6

Table 6. 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.

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)
Motion JPEG 20
MPEG-4 SP/ASP
Windows Media Video 9 (VC-1)
MPEG-2
MPEG-1
Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3 30
Windows Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
H.263 Sorenson
VP6
AV1 60 40
*.webm WebM VP9 (Profile 0/2) 50 Vorbis
VP8 20
AV1 40
*.rmvb RMVB RV8/9/10 (RV30/40) 20 RealAudio 6

Table 7. 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.

22TV_BASIC3 (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 30 100 AC3
LPCM
ADPCM(IMA, MS)
AAC
HE-AAC
WMA
DD+
MPEG(MP3)
MPEG-H
AC-4
OPUS
G.711(A-Law, µ-Law)
1920x1080 120
HEVC (H.265 - Main, Main10) 4096x2160 60
1920x1080 120
Motion JPEG 60 80
MPEG-4 SP/ASP 60
Windows Media Video 9 (VC-1)
MPEG-2
MPEG-1 30
Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3 20
Windows Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
H.263 Sorenson
VP6
AV1 4096x2160 60 100
1920x1080 120
*.webm WebM VP9 (Profile 0/2) 4096x2160 60 100 Vorbis
1920x1080 120
VP8 60 40
AV1 4096x2160 100
1920x1080 120
*.rmvb RMVB RV8/9/10 (RV30/40) 60 60 RealAudio 6

Table 8. 22TV_BASIC3 (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.