File.TypeChecker 1.0.0

FileTypeChecker is a easy to use library that allows you to read file and recognize its type. This will help you to validate all files that is provided by external sources.

How it works?

FileTypeChecker use file's "magic numbers" to identifying its type. See more about Magic Numbers

How to use?

using (var fileStream = File.OpenRead("myFileLocation"))
{
    var isRecognizableType = FileTypeValidator.IsTypeRecognizable(fileStream);

    if (!isRecognizableType)
    {
        // Do something ...
    }

    IFileType fileType = FileTypeValidator.GetFileType(fileStream);
    Console.WriteLine("Type Name: {0}", fileType.Name);
    Console.WriteLine("Type Extension: {0}", fileType.Extension);
}