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.
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.
Video Decoder Limitations
H.264 FHD: Level 4.1 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 8K : Level 6.1 supported. (8K only)
HEVC: Supported only for MKV/MP4/TS containers.
VC-1 AP L4: Not supported.
GMC 2 and higher: Not supported.
MVC: Partially supported.
Audio Decoder Limitations
WMA 1 : Not supported.
WMA 9 Pro: Lossless and Voice not supported.
WMA 10 Pro: 5.1 channel supported.
RealAudio 10: Lossless not supported on target devices for China and Hong Kong.
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 2019 TVs. For smooth playback, if a DTS Audio track is part of your manifest, make sure other audio tracks can be selected.
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.
Video Decoder Limitations
H.264 FHD: Level 4.1 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.
HEVC: Supported only for MKV/MP4/TS containers.
VC-1 AP L4: Not supported.
GMC 2 and higher: Not supported.
MVC: Partially supported.
Audio Decoder Limitations
WMA 1: Not supported.
WMA 9 Pro: Lossless and Voice not supported.
WMA 10 Pro: 5.1 channel supported.
RealAudio 10: Lossless not supported on target devices for China and Hong Kong.
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 2019 TVs. For smooth playback, if a DTS Audio track is part of your manifest, make sure other audio tracks can be selected.
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.
Video Decoder Limitations
H.264 FHD: Level 4.1 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.
MVC: Partially supported.
Audio Decoder Limitations
WMA 1 : Not supported.
WMA 9 Pro: Lossless and Voice not supported.
WMA 10 Pro: 5.1 channel supported.
RealAudio 10: Lossless not supported on target devices for China and Hong Kong.
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 2018 TVs. For smooth playback, if a DTS Audio track is part of your manifest, make sure other audio tracks can be selected.
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.
Video Decoder Limitations
H.264 FHD: Level 4.1 supported (FMO/ASO/RS not supported).
HEVC: Supported only for MKV/MP4/TS containers.
VC-1 AP L4: Not supported.
GMC 2 and higher: Not supported.
MVC: Partially supported.
Audio Decoder Limitations
WMA 1 : Not supported.
WMA 9 Pro: Lossless and Voice not supported.
WMA 10 Pro: M2 profile supported.
WMA 10 Pro: 5.1 channel supported.
RealAudio 10: Lossless not supported on target devices for China and Hong Kong.
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 2018 TVs. For smooth playback, if a DTS Audio track is part of your manifest, make sure other audio tracks can be selected.
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