File X-Ray for Architects
The permit submission is due today and the 180 MB drawing set will not upload to the council portal. If you work as one of the architects, you have been there. Confileo's File X-Ray tool reveals the hidden metadata stored inside a file — free, in your browser, with your files deleted automatically the moment you are done.
Start Using File X-Ray NowWhy Architects use File X-Ray
Day to day, architects handle floor plans, construction drawings, specifications, permit submittals, tender documents and site reports — exactly the kind of files this tool is built for.
- Assembling plans, specs and schedules into one numbered permit submittal.
- Compressing large drawing sets so the council portal accepts them.
- Flattening stamps and markups so the approved set cannot be edited.
- Converting between PDF and editable formats without losing drawing fidelity.
How to file x-ray in 3 steps
- 1Upload the file you want to inspect.
- 2View every piece of embedded metadata.
- 3See exactly what the file is quietly carrying.
Built for the way architects work
- ✓Handles large, detail-rich drawing sets without downsampling.
- ✓Flattening locks the approved revision for the whole site team.
- ✓Browser-based — no install on restricted office machines.
File X-Ray — Frequently asked questions
Is File X-Ray free for architects?
Yes. Handles large, detail-rich drawing sets without downsampling. There is no signup, no trial and no watermark on your files.
What kind of files can architects use File X-Ray for?
File X-Ray works with the documents architects handle every day — floor plans, construction drawings, specifications, permit submittals, tender documents and site reports. A common case: Assembling plans, specs and schedules into one numbered permit submittal.
What metadata can it find?
Author, software, dates, device details and other hidden fields embedded in the file.
Why does metadata matter?
Files can silently leak who, when and how they were created — important to check before sharing.
How do I see the hidden data inside a file before sharing it?
Upload the file and the tool shows all the metadata embedded in it, so you know what it carries before sending it.
Does it reveal who created the file and with what software?
Yes. It shows the author name, the software used, and the creation and modification dates if embedded.
Does it reveal where a photo was taken (GPS)?
If the photo carries embedded location data, it appears here — an important reason to check images before posting.
Is the file processed privately?
Yes. The file is inspected in your session only to show its data, then deleted, and never sent anywhere.