ExtractMetadata
View file metadata online with ExtractMetadata, a tool that supports different file types.
About ExtractMetadata
ExtractMetadata is a web-based metadata viewer that extracts metadata from uploaded files. The site says metadata can include the author name and login, creation date, and other details. It lists support for document, image, audio, video, and archive formats, including PDF, DOC, XLS, PPT, JPEG, PNG, MP3, AVI, ZIP and others, with the interface available in English, German and Spanish. Files are uploaded to the service for processing.
Key features
- Extract metadata from uploaded files via web interface
- Reads document formats including PDF, HTML, PS, DVI
- Reads Microsoft Office DOC, XLS, PPT and OpenOffice files
- Reads image metadata from JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF
- Reads audio files including FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
- Reads video and archive formats such as AVI, ZIP, TAR
Best for: People who need to check basic metadata such as author or creation date in supported files.
Good for
- Supports a wide list of document, image, audio, video and archive types
- Offers the interface in English, German and Spanish
Watch out for
- Only handles the file types named as currently supported
- Requires uploading files for processing
ExtractMetadata at a glance
- Website
- extractmetadata.com
- Category
- Software & Utilities › File Utilities
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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ExtractMetadata FAQ
What kind of information can the tool show?
Metadata might contain the name and login of the author, the creation date or other details.
Which file types are supported?
HTML, PDF, PS, DOC, XLS, PPT, sdw, sxw, DVI, MAN, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, EXIV2, JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, DEB, RPM, TAR(.GZ), ZIP, ELF, S3M, XM, AVI, FLV, REAL, RIFF, MPEG, QT and ASF.
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