What file formats supports Xiaomi TV: video, audio, images

Xiaomi TVs are some of the most popular Smart TV It's a combination of price, functionality and technology, but even the owners of these devices often have a problem: Why do some files play easily and others don't? It's all about the formats they support. In this article, we will discuss in detail which video formats, audio codecs and image types are compatible with Xiaomi Mi TVs. TV (series A2, P1, Q2, ES and others, and give practical advice on content optimization.

It's important to understand that format support is not just dependent on the TV model, but also on the firmware version. MIUI TV could not reproduce H.265/HEVC We had high bitrates, but after the updates, the problem disappeared, and we took these nuances into account and gathered up-to-date information on the data. 2026 year including data from official Xiaomi sources and user tests.

If you frequently download movies, music or photos USB-This article will help you avoid errors like "Format is not supported" or "It is impossible to play." And for those who are planning to buy, we will compare the capabilities of different TV series to help you make an informed choice.

1. Supported video formats and codecs

Xiaomi TVs are built on the basis of processors Amlogic or MediaTek, which determines their ability to decode video. TV 4S 2019) Supports hardware decoding of popular formats, but there are important limitations.

The main video containers that are played without problems:

• 📺 MP4 (.mp4) — universal format with support H.264 and H.265.
• 🎬 MKV (.mkv – Supported, but may have problems with some audio tracks (e.g., audio tracks, DTS-HD).
• 📼 MOV (.mov) – works if the video is encoded in H.264.
• 💿 AVI (.avi: outdated format, but most models are perceived (with Xvid or DivX codecs).
• 📹 TS/M2TS (.ts,.m2ts) — It is often used for high-resolution video (e.g., with Blu-ray).

Codecs are more complicated. Here's what's guaranteed to be maintained:

• 🔹 H.264/AVC (permitting 4K@60fps) — The basic standard for most videos.
• 🔹 H.265/HEVC (before 4K@60fps) — compressible 4K-content (for example, on YouTube or Netflix).
• 🔹 VP9 (before 4K@60fps) — alternative H.265, popularly-streamed.
• 🔹 MPEG-2 — outdated codec, but supported for compatibility with DVD.
• ⚠️ AV1 — Not supported by most Xiaomi models (except for the flagships of 2023-2026.).

⚠️ Note: If the video is in the container MKV It doesn't play, check the audio track. Xiaomi TVs often refuse to work with DTS-HD MA Or TrueHD. The solution is to convert sound into AAC or AC3.

To check codecs in the file, you can use free programs like MediaInfo (Windows/macOS) or VLC (tab “Tools” → Information codec. If the codec is not supported, the video will either slow down (when decoding software) or not open at all.

2 Audio formats: What your Xiaomi will hear TV

Audio is easier than video, but there are pitfalls. Xiaomi TVs support most popular formats, but not all multi-channel audio tracks will play correctly through built-in speakers or HDMI ARC.

Main audio formats and their support:

If you connect the TV to a sound panel or receiver through HDMI ARC/eARC, Check the sound settings in the Settings menu → Sound. → Exit HDMI. It can be a default. PCM, So, this is a limit to multichannel audio, for a full-fledged Dolby Digital or DTS Choose Auto or Passthrough.

⚠️ Note: When playing files with audio track DTS-HD The TV can be silent or it can be a mistake. The solution is to convert the sound into the sound. AC3 (5.1) with FFmpeg or HandBrake.

You can use test files from Dolby or to test the sound. DTS. Upload them to a flash drive and check how the TV handles different formats.

3. Image formats: from JPG before RAW

With photos on Xiaomi TVs usually does not arise problems – supported all major formats, including: RAW But there are some nuances with color profiles and resolution.

List of supported image formats:

• 📷 JPEG (.jpg,.jpeg – standard for photos, without restrictions.
• 🖼️ PNG (.png - transparent, but can slow down at high resolution.
• 🎨 WEBP (.webp – modern format from Google, supported starting from MIUI TV 2.0.
• 📸 RAW (.cr2,.Nef,.arw – opens but no processing (you need additional apps like Google Photos).
• 🖌️ BMP (.bmp) and GIF (.gifs are supported but not optimized for larger screens.

When viewing photos through the Gallery or the TV File Manager, pay attention to:

• 🔍 Resolution: Images above 8K They can be cut or scaled with loss of quality.
• 🎨 Color profile: Adobe RGB or ProPhoto RGB It can be dim – the TV is optimized for sRGB.
• 🔄 Turn: Some models don’t turn vertical photos automatically (you have to do it manually).

For professional photographers: if you are RAW-Camera to TV files, installing Google Photos from the Mi App Store will allow you to view them with basic color correction. JPEG Lightroom or Darktable.

4. How to check supported formats on your TV

If you are not sure if your model supports Xiaomi TV specific format, there are several ways to find out:

1. Official documentation: On the Xiaomi website in the product card of your model (for example, Mi). TV Q2 55) search for the “Specifications” section» → «Multimedia. It's got the formats that you support.
2. Test files: Download a set of test videos/audios from the FFmpeg website and check their playback from the flash drive.
3. TV menu: Go to Settings → On TV. → New firmware expands support for formats.
4. Player apps: Install VLC Kodi from the Mi App Store – they support more formats than the standard player.

To quickly check the codecs in the file directly on the TV:

1. Connect the flash drive to the file.
2. Open the file manager.
3. Select the file and click on the Information (or Properties).
4. See the "Code" or "Details" section.

⚠️ Warning: If the TV can't see the files on the flash drive, check its file system. TV supportive FAT32, exFAT and NTFS, but ext4 or APFS (Macs are not recognized.

5. Frequent problems and solutions

Even if the format is supported, users are faced with playback errors, and let's look at typical scenarios and how to solve them.

🔴 Problem: Video slows down or is jerking

Causes and solutions:

• 🔹 High bitrate: Files with bitrates above 50 Mbps can slow down. H.265 bitrate 20 to 30 Mbps.
• 🔹 Software decoding: If the codec is not supported hardware (e.g, AV1), You can check in MediaInfo what codec is used.
• 🔹 Problems with USB: Slow flash drives (USB 2.0) fails to cope with 4K-content. Use it. USB 3.0.

🔴 Problem: No sound when playing MKV

This is most often related to the audio track. DTS-HD or TrueHD. Solutions:

• 🔊 Recode sound into AAC or AC3 via HandBrake.
• 🔊 Connect the TV to the receiver HDMI and enable Passthrough in the sound settings.
• 🔊 Install VLC Kodi – they can play uncompressed sound software.

🔴 Problem: The TV can't see files on the external drive

Possible causes:

• 🔹 Unsupported file system (e.g., file system, HFS+ The solution is to format in exFAT.
• 🔹 File names that are too long (over 64 characters.
• 🔹 There is no power for the disk (if it is) HDD). Connect it through a hub with external power.

If the problem is not solved, try updating the TV firmware: Settings → On TV. → Update the system, new versions MIUI TV Reproduction bugs are often corrected.

6. Comparison of supported formats by Xiaomi models TV

Not all Xiaomi TVs are the same.Flagship series (Q2, Masters support more formats than budget (A2, E. Below is a comparison table for popular models (data for 2026).

If you need support AV1 (For example, to stream YouTube in 4K) Or Dolby Vision, look at the flagship models. Budget series (A2, E) limited to the basic codecs.

Important: Xiaomi TVs with MediaTek Dimensity processor (e.g. Mi) TV Q2 2023) support AV1 hardware, but only in resolution before 4K@60. For 8K You'll need software decoding, which will lead to lags.

7. Content Optimization Tips for Xiaomi TV

To avoid problems with reproduction, follow these guidelines:

1. Video: Convert files to MP4 codeced H.265 (for 4K) or H.264 (full HD). Bitrate - no higher than 30 Mbps Tools: HandBrake (free), Adobe Media Encoder.
2. Audio: Use multi-channel audio AC3 (Dolby Digital) or AAC. Avoid. DTS-HD.
3. Subtitles: Xiaomi TVs support.srt and.ass. Built-in subtitles MKV You may not be able to see it, but it is better to use external files.
4. Streaming: For online browsing (e.g. via Kodi), use additives like inputstream.adaptive to play back HLS/DASH.

Example of a command for converting video into H.265 via FFmpeg:

ffmpeg -i input.mkv -c:v libx265 -crf 23 -preset medium -c:a aac -b:a 192k output.mp4

Where:

• -crf 23 — Quality (the lower the better, but the larger the file).
• -preset Medium – Balance between Speed and Compression.
• -c:a Aac - audio codec (replace with audio codec) ac3 For Dolby Digital).

If you don't want to mess around with conversions, use media servers like Plex or Jellyfin, which transcode files on the fly to the TV.

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For reproduction AV1 on older Xiaomi models TV install the app VLC It's from the Mi App Store, and it supports software decoding, but video can slow down at high resolution.

8. Alternative ways of reproducing unoptimized content

If your TV doesn’t support the format you want, there are workarounds:

• 📦 Connect the Xiaomi Mi Box S or NVIDIA Shield TV — They support more formats than the built-in TV player.
• 🖥️ DLNA/UPnP: Set up a media server on a PC (Plex, Kodi) and stream content to your TV via a local network.
• 🌐 Cloud Services: Upload the file to Google Drive or Mega and play it through the Mi browser TV (supported MP4, WebM).
• 🔧 Castom firmware: For advanced users: Android installation TV-Firmware from third-party developers (for example, LineageOS) can extend support for formats.

If you choose a media player, pay attention to its hardware specifications. for example, Xiaomi Mi Box S (with an Amlogic processor). S905X) supportive AV1 only 1080p, then NVIDIA Shield TV Pro will handle it. 4K.

For streaming via Plex on Xiaomi TV:

1. Install Plex from the Mi App Store.
2. Configure the server on your PC (install Plex Media Server).
3. Add the files to the library.
4. On the TV, log in and select a server.

⚠️ Attention: When in use DLNA some formats (e.g, MKV s DTS-HD) They can be transcoded on the fly, which puts a strain on the PC. For smooth playback, make sure the server processor is powerful enough (for example, Intel Core). i5 or Ryzen 5).

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