File-Type is a Node.js library that detects the file type of a Buffer or Uint8Array by examining its binary signature, supporting a wide range of file formats.

Features

  • Detects file types from buffers
  • Supports over 100 file types
  • Provides asynchronous and synchronous APIs
  • Lightweight and dependency-free
  • Regularly updated with new file type support
  • Useful for validating and processing user uploads

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Categories

File Managers

License

MIT License

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

JavaScript

Related Categories

JavaScript File Managers

Registered

2025-02-04