Hachoir
Python tools (hachoir-metadata) that read metadata from dozens of binary file formats, including ones other tools skip.
Open Hachoir ↗https://hachoir.readthedocs.io/
- Type
- Command line
- Cost
- Freemium
- Touches the target?
- No, passive
- Account needed
- No
- Category
- Metadata
- Platforms
- linux, macos, windows
- Link status
- Online, checked 2026-09-26
Takes
Gives you
Install
pipx install hachoirSimilar tools
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