FILE TYPE COLLECTION
Archive File Types & Inspection Workflows
Separate recognizing a container from extracting its contents.
Choose a workflow
Decide whether you need to list contents, extract files or verify an expected package. These tasks are not interchangeable. Recognizing a container does not establish the identity or safety of everything inside it.
Inspect before extracting
Consult reviewed support for inspection. Do not extract unknown contents simply to identify a file family.
Confirm the destination
Check destination and application options before using an archive. Keep the original rather than replacing your only copy.
Do not assume safety
A recognized container is not evidence that its contents are safe. This site does not scan archives or execute files.