Edge cases
- Unsupported, encrypted, corrupt, or unusually structured files may be rejected.
Archives And File Inspection
File metadata viewer
View a file's detected type, MIME type, extension, size, and byte signature locally in your browser.
Runs in your browser ยท Files stay on your device
Waiting
Runs in your browser. Files do not leave your device.
Input
File metadata viewer. Inspect basic local file metadata.
Drop fileUp to 25MB. Local only.DropBrowsePaste
Tool notes
Before you share
Result What you get
Inspect file metadata before sharing, uploading, or archiving.
Input
any
Output
metadata
Steps Run order and common questions
- Choose or enter any in the workbench.
- Run the inspection tool locally in your browser.
- Review the metadata result, then copy or download it if the workbench offers that action.
- Use related retained tools for validation, cleanup, conversion, or the next workflow step.
Is File metadata viewer free to use?
Yes. The public tool is free to use in your browser.
Are my files uploaded?
No. This tool runs locally in your browser, so selected files or pasted input are not uploaded to Convurter.
What should I check before using the metadata result?
Browser-readable file structure and metadata can vary by format and producer. Review the final output before using it in production work.
What can I do after this?
Good next steps include File type checker, Extract ZIP files, and List ZIP contents.
Notes Limits, accuracy, privacy
Accuracy
- Browser-readable file structure and metadata can vary by format and producer.
Privacy
- Supported inputs are processed on your device.
- Convurter telemetry avoids raw file bytes and pasted content.
Fit If you are unsure, use the related tools and family hub to choose the closest workflow before committing to an output.
Best for
- Local file and archive workflows where packaging, extraction, listing, type checks, metadata, or hashes help before sharing.
- Inspecting what a file appears to be before using it in a larger workflow.
- A focused inspect task where the expected output is metadata.
Before you start
- This tool runs in the browser, so keep the tab open until the result is created and downloaded or copied.
- Treat files and archives from unknown sources as untrusted, even when the extension looks normal.
- List archive contents before extraction when you only need to inspect what is inside.
- Keep source files until the ZIP or TAR output has been opened and checked.
- Use the report as a decision aid, then route to cleanup, conversion, or verification tools if it finds something notable.
Quality checks
- Treat inspection output as a signal report, not as a guarantee that every possible issue was checked.
- Verify file count, names, sizes, checksums, and detected type against what you expected.
- Remember that file type and metadata inspection are not malware scanning.
- Checksum final artifacts when exact byte identity matters.
- Copy or download the result only after confirming the displayed output matches the task you intended.
Common mistakes
- Opening extracted files automatically is risky; inspect and download deliberately.
- Assuming an extension proves file type. Byte signatures and browser metadata can disagree.
- Using checksum output as proof that a file is safe. Checksums prove identity, not safety.
- Closing the tab before downloading or copying a browser-generated result.
- Treating the first result as final without checking the destination requirement.
Continue the workflow
Use these when the current result is only one step in a longer task.
Verify or clean up
Use these when the output needs checking, cleanup, comparison, compression, or a final share-ready pass.