Overview
What is File identifier?
File identifier : Command-line application integrating tools for file identification and metadata extraction, with support for PDF, PNG, EXE, AVI, and others
In depth
A closer look at File identifier
File identifier While most users prefer working with graphical interfaces for performing different tasks, some of them would rather work in a Command Prompt dialog, as a few written lines are usually enough to get the job done. Furthermore, command-line tools do not require installation, so they can be run on any workstation with minimum effort. They are typically low on the system resources, without slowing down performance or affecting user activity.
Verdict
Should you download File identifier?
File identifier runs on
Windows 9X/ME/2K/XP/2003/Windows 10/11
and is available under the
Freeware
license
— the installer is 951 KB.
We’ve catalogued it under
File Managers.
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At a glance
File identifier specifications
- Last updated
- Apr 30, 2026
- License
- Freeware
- Operating system
- Windows 9X/ME/2K/XP/2003/Windows 10/11
- File size
- 951 KB
- Price
- Free
- Page views
- 544
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