Inspect magic bytes file type

Inspect file signatures instead of trusting the extension.

Local processing · Nothing is uploaded · Maximum 10 MB per file

Input & settings

Choose or drop a local file (up to 10 MB)Never uploaded
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How to use this tool

Inspect file signatures instead of trusting the extension.

Limits and behavior

Results are generated in your browser, not uploaded to CraftAI. Inputs are size-limited and validated. Inspect file signatures instead of trusting the extension. Enter your own input, adjust settings, then process. Inspect and save the generated result. Reset or cancel to clear results. Recognizes common PDF, PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, ZIP, MP3, WAV, Ogg, MP4 and WebM containers. A signature alone cannot prove a file is safe.

Inspect a file's internal signature

Examine recognizable leading byte patterns instead of trusting the filename extension alone.

Does an expected file signature prove safety?

No. File-type detection is not a malware scan or proof that file contents are harmless.

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