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Detect Image File Type Online

Detect the actual image format from file bytes, regardless of extension. Free online tool — no signup.

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Supports HEIC, JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, TIFF, GIF · 50MB max

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What This Tool Does

Detect the true file format of an image by analyzing its binary signature, regardless of the file extension. Identifies mislabeled files and reveals the actual encoding. Useful for debugging image issues and verifying file integrity.

How to Use

  1. 1Open theimgapp.com/tools/file-type-detect in any browser
  2. 2Upload your images by dragging and dropping or clicking to browse
  3. 3Adjust the settings as needed
  4. 4Download your processed images individually or as a ZIP file

Privacy First — No Uploads

Your images are processed entirely in your browser. They are never uploaded to any server. Once you close the tab, all data is gone. No tracking, no storage, no cookies for your files.

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