Forensics & Debugging

Batch Image Header Inspector

Professional-grade binary header analysis for PNG, JPG, WebP, and more. Inspect magic numbers, file structure, and metadata chunks in bulk with high precision.

Drop your images here

Analyze binary headers for PNG, JPG, WebP, AVIF and more. Supports hundreds of files at once.

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Why Inspect Image Binary Headers?

Binary header analysis is critical for verifying file integrity, identifying hidden metadata, and debugging rendering issues in professional web and software development.

Signature Identification

Instantly identify "Magic Numbers" (e.g., 89 50 4E 47 for PNG) to verify that file extensions match their true internal format, preventing security risks.

Chunk & Marker Analysis

Examine PNG critical chunks (IHDR, IDAT, IEND) and JPEG markers (SOI, APP0, SOF0). Understand how your images are structured at the byte level.

Batch Forensic Workflow

Analyze entire directories of images in seconds. Perfect for digital forensic investigations, bulk asset verification, or identifying corrupted headers in large libraries.

How to Inspect Image Headers

1

Upload Your Files

Drag and drop your images. We support PNG, JPEG, WebP, AVIF, and BMP. No data is ever uploaded to our servers.

2

View Hex & ASCII

Examine the raw byte data in the hex viewer. Look for human-readable ASCII strings embedded in the file headers.

3

Export Analysis

Download detailed text or JSON reports of the header structure for your documentation or debugging logs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Magic Numbers?

Magic numbers are the first few bytes of a file that unique identify its format. For example, all PNG files start with the hex sequence "89 50 4E 47".

Can this tool detect corrupted images?

Yes! If the magic number is missing or the critical chunks (like IHDR in PNG) are malformed, this tool will highlight those discrepancies in the analysis.

Is my binary data safe?

Absolutely. Like all tools on batchpngtools.com, the inspection happens entirely within your browser using the File API. Your raw binary data never leaves your device.