TrID

TrID provides cross-platform file identification by interpreting binary data to determine actual file formats. This versatile command-line tool works seamlessly on Windows and Linux systems, analyzing files at the fundamental level to reveal their true extensions and types. The constantly updated definitions database ensures recognition of both common and obscure file formats, making it invaluable for situations where file extensions are missing, damaged, or intentionally deceptive. System administrators, security analysts, and data recovery specialists rely on TrID for accurate file analysis in various scenarios.