file-type
Detect file types from Buffers with ease.
Pricing
See website
Flat rate
Adoption
→StableLicense
Open Source
Data freshness
—Overview
What is file-type?
File-Type is a Node.js library that detects the type of a given Buffer based on its binary signature. It's useful for developers who need to determine file types without relying on file extensions, ensuring accurate and reliable file handling in applications.
Key differentiator
“File-Type stands out as a lightweight, reliable, and easy-to-integrate Node.js library specifically designed to detect file types from Buffers without relying on potentially unreliable file extensions.”
Capability profile
Strength Radar
Honest assessment
Strengths & Weaknesses
↑ Strengths
Fit analysis
Who is it for?
✓ Best for
Developers building Node.js applications that need to handle various file types securely and accurately.
Projects where file extension reliability is questionable, ensuring the correct handling of uploaded or processed files.
✕ Not a fit for
Applications requiring real-time file type detection in environments other than Node.js.
Scenarios where a web-based UI for file management is required instead of a library solution.
Cost structure
Pricing
Free Tier
None
Starts at
See website
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise
None
Performance benchmarks
How Fast Is It?
Next step
Get Started with file-type
Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.